Update shared on04 Sep 2025
Analysts maintain a positive view on KBC Group due to robust earnings growth, resilient operations, and attractive valuation, resulting in an unchanged consensus price target of €100.84.
Analyst Commentary
- Bullish analysts cite stronger-than-expected earnings growth and operational resilience despite macroeconomic headwinds.
- Positive outlook for net interest income driven by stable central bank policy rates and healthy loan demand.
- Improved capital buffers and ongoing share buybacks enhance shareholder return expectations.
- Incremental upward revisions follow continued discipline in cost management and lower-than-anticipated credit losses.
- Valuation multiples considered attractive relative to sector peers, with some upside seen from potential regulatory easing.
What's in the News
- RBC Capital increased its price target on KBC Group to EUR 93 from EUR 87, maintaining a Sector Perform rating (Periodicals).
- KBC Group raised its full-year 2025 net interest income guidance to at least EUR 5.85 billion, up from a previous expectation of EUR 5.7 billion (Key Developments).
- The revised guidance indicates stronger operational performance and improved interest generation (Key Developments).
- Analyst sentiment remains steady, with no shift in recommendation despite the upgraded target (Periodicals).
- Recent developments reflect growing confidence in KBC Group's financial outlook for 2025 (Periodicals/Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for KBC Group
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, at €100.84.
- The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for KBC Group remained effectively unchanged, at 7.4% per annum.
- The Future P/E for KBC Group remained effectively unchanged, at 13.21x.
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