Erste Group Bank (EBS) Stock Overview
Provides a range of banking and other financial services to retail, corporate, and public sector customers. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Risk Analysis
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | €94.20 |
| 52 Week High | €112.00 |
| 52 Week Low | €58.85 |
| Beta | 0.86 |
| 1 Month Change | 1.84% |
| 3 Month Change | -13.97% |
| 1 Year Change | 58.45% |
| 3 Year Change | 196.23% |
| 5 Year Change | 205.65% |
| Change since IPO | 691.40% |
Recent News & Updates
EBS: Future Returns Will Balance Guidance Outlook With Dividend Support
Erste Group Bank's updated analyst price target has edged higher to about €109.31 from €107.69, as analysts factor in recent target revisions from firms such as Citi, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan and Barclays, along with small adjustments to growth, margin and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Erste Group Bank reflect a mix of optimism and caution, with several price target changes clustering in a relatively tight range and focused on valuation tweaks rather than major shifts in fundamental assumptions.
EBS: Tighter Revenue And Margin Assumptions Will Likely Elevate Execution Risk
Erste Group Bank's analyst price targets have edged higher into a €119 to €122 range. Analysts point to updated assumptions for stronger revenue growth, firmer profit margins and a lower future P/E as key supports for the shift.EBS: Future Share Moves Will Reflect Raised Guidance And Dividend Support
Erste Group Bank's analyst price target has been revised slightly to €107.69, with analysts citing recent target increases to €119 and €122 as support for maintaining a constructive view on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from major brokers points to a constructive tone on Erste Group Bank, with price targets now cited at €119 and €122.EBS: Future Share Moves Will Reflect Raised Earnings Guidance And Dividend Outlook
Erste Group Bank's analyst price target has edged higher to a range of about €119 to €122, as analysts factor in small adjustments to fair value inputs along with recent upward target revisions from major research houses. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are nudging price targets higher into the €119 to €122 range, which signals a view that the current share price does not fully reflect their fair value assumptions.EBS: Future Share Moves Will Reflect Raised Price Views And Earnings Assumptions
The analyst price target for Erste Group Bank has moved from €98.44 to €107.88. Analysts point to updated fair value estimates, revised revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, a slightly adjusted discount rate, and future P/E expectations, as reflected in recent research such as the €13 price target increase reported by JPMorgan.Recent updates
EBS: Future Returns Will Balance Guidance Outlook With Dividend Support
Erste Group Bank's updated analyst price target has edged higher to about €109.31 from €107.69, as analysts factor in recent target revisions from firms such as Citi, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan and Barclays, along with small adjustments to growth, margin and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Erste Group Bank reflect a mix of optimism and caution, with several price target changes clustering in a relatively tight range and focused on valuation tweaks rather than major shifts in fundamental assumptions.EBS: Tighter Revenue And Margin Assumptions Will Likely Elevate Execution Risk
Erste Group Bank's analyst price targets have edged higher into a €119 to €122 range. Analysts point to updated assumptions for stronger revenue growth, firmer profit margins and a lower future P/E as key supports for the shift.EBS: Future Share Moves Will Reflect Raised Guidance And Dividend Support
Erste Group Bank's analyst price target has been revised slightly to €107.69, with analysts citing recent target increases to €119 and €122 as support for maintaining a constructive view on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from major brokers points to a constructive tone on Erste Group Bank, with price targets now cited at €119 and €122.EBS: Future Share Moves Will Reflect Raised Earnings Guidance And Dividend Outlook
Erste Group Bank's analyst price target has edged higher to a range of about €119 to €122, as analysts factor in small adjustments to fair value inputs along with recent upward target revisions from major research houses. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are nudging price targets higher into the €119 to €122 range, which signals a view that the current share price does not fully reflect their fair value assumptions.EBS: Future Share Moves Will Reflect Raised Price Views And Earnings Assumptions
The analyst price target for Erste Group Bank has moved from €98.44 to €107.88. Analysts point to updated fair value estimates, revised revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, a slightly adjusted discount rate, and future P/E expectations, as reflected in recent research such as the €13 price target increase reported by JPMorgan.EBS: Higher P/E Assumptions Will Likely Magnify Execution Risk
Analysts have lifted their price target on Erste Group Bank by €13 to €79.90, citing updated fair value estimates, a slightly revised discount rate, and refreshed assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Even with the higher price target of €79.90, some bearish analysts remain cautious and see more risk around execution, growth assumptions, and where the valuation now sits relative to their updated fair value work.
EBS: Higher Profit Margins And P/E Assumptions Will Drive Shares Higher
Erste Group Bank's analyst price target has been lifted from about €97 to roughly €130, as analysts point to updated assumptions around profit margins and future P/E multiples, along with recent target increases from several major banks, even as opinions on the stock's rating differ. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Erste Group Bank highlights a split in views on the shares, with several bullish analysts lifting their price targets into a higher range.EBS: Future Share Moves Will Reflect Mixed Ratings And Earnings Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Erste Group Bank from €92.24 to €98.44, reflecting recent Street price target revisions into the €96 to €102 range supported by updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Street research on Erste Group Bank has shifted into a tighter price target range of €96 to €102, with differing opinions on how much upside is left at current levels.EBS: Upgraded 2025 Guidance Will Likely Magnify Execution And Margin Risks
Erste Group Bank’s analyst price targets have moved higher into a €96 to €102 range, as analysts factor in updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a split view on Erste Group Bank, with higher price targets clustered in a €96 to €102 range, but also some more cautious signals on execution and valuation risk.EBS: Rising Price Expectations Will Likely Expose Fragile Earnings Momentum
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Erste Group Bank from EUR 62.0 to EUR 75.6, citing stronger expected revenue growth and higher long term valuation multiples, as reflected in a series of recent price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Erste Group Bank reflects a more mixed backdrop, with rising price targets at some major firms set against a clear shift toward caution from other quarters.EBS: Share Performance Will Reflect Earnings Outlook Amid Mixed Ratings
The analyst price target for Erste Group Bank has been modestly increased from EUR 92.09 to EUR 92.24. This reflects continued confidence from analysts amid recent upward revisions based on expectations of sustained revenue growth and profitability.EBS: Revenue Momentum And Improved Margins Will Drive Performance Amid Mixed Ratings
Erste Group Bank’s analyst price target has increased from approximately EUR 88.66 to EUR 92.09, as analysts cite improved revenue growth and profit margin expectations. This is supported by recent positive revisions from several major firms.EBS: Revenue And Margin Improvements Will Guide Balanced Performance Ahead
Erste Group Bank's analyst price target has been raised from EUR 86.76 to EUR 88.66, as analysts point to improved revenue growth estimates and a slight uptick in profit margin projections. Analyst Commentary Recent street research reflects a range of perspectives on Erste Group Bank, following several notable price target increases across major financial institutions.CEE Banking Markets Will Flourish With Digital And Polish Expansion
Erste Group Bank's analyst price target has increased from EUR 85.03 to EUR 86.76. This reflects analysts' confidence in the company's improving profit margins and sustained revenue growth.CEE Banking Markets Will Flourish With Digital And Polish Expansion
Erste Group Bank's analyst price target has been increased from approximately EUR 82.63 to EUR 85.03. Analysts cite improving revenue growth expectations and a slightly lower discount rate as key drivers of this upward revision.CEE Banking Markets Will Flourish With Digital And Polish Expansion
Given the lack of provided analyst reasoning, consensus upward adjustments to both Future P/E (from 8.82x to 8.96x) and the Discount Rate (from 6.90% to 7.01%) were marginal, resulting in an effectively unchanged fair value, with the Analyst Price Target moving slightly from €81.57 to €82.63. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Erste Group Bank The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from €81.57 to €82.63.CEE Banking Markets Will Flourish With Digital And Polish Expansion
With both the future P/E ratio and net profit margin remaining steady, there were no significant fundamental changes, and as a result, the consensus analyst price target for Erste Group Bank was unchanged at €81.57. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Erste Group Bank The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, at €81.57.Results: Erste Group Bank AG Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Aug 06
Erste Group Bank's (VIE:EBS) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
May 23Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Erste Group Bank AG (VIE:EBS) After Its First-Quarter Results
May 03
Economic Struggles Signal Challenges For Financial Growth In Key Markets
Subdued economic performance in Austria and rate declines may compress margins and reduce net interest income.Shareholder Returns
| EBS | AT Banks | AT Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -5.8% | -2.7% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | 58.5% | 56.7% | 30.5% |
Return vs Industry: EBS underperformed the Austrian Banks industry which returned 61.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: EBS exceeded the Austrian Market which returned 31.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| EBS volatility | |
|---|---|
| EBS Average Weekly Movement | 5.1% |
| Banks Industry Average Movement | 5.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in AT Market | 7.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in AT Market | 2.6% |
Stable Share Price: EBS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Austrian market.
Volatility Over Time: EBS's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1819 | 44,822 | Peter Bosek | www.erstegroup.com |
Erste Group Bank AG provides a range of banking and other financial services to retail, corporate, and public sector customers. It offers savings and current accounts, and term deposit products; consumer credit and mortgage lending; commercial real estate, investment loan, acquisition and leveraged finance, project finance, and product neutral financial advice; and factoring, accounts receivable purchasing, working capital finance, and structured trade finance, and ErsteConfirming, a supply chain finance solution. The company also provides interests and FX hedging, letters of credit, documentary collections, and guarantees; cash-management solutions, such as cash pooling, payment transactions, digital banking, payment factory, VIRTUAL
Erste Group Bank AG Fundamentals Summary
| EBS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | €36.59b |
| Earnings (TTM) | €3.37b |
| Revenue (TTM) | €11.21b |
10.9x
P/E Ratio1.4x
P/B RatioIs EBS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| EBS income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | €0 |
| Cost of Revenue | €0 |
| Gross Profit | €0 |
| Other Expenses | €0 |
| Earnings | €0 |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 30, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 8.68 |
| Gross Margin | 100.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 30.06% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 188.2% |
How did EBS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.8%
Current Dividend Yield9%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 12:25 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Erste Group Bank AG is covered by 30 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ivan Bokhmat | Barclays |
| Krishnendra Dubey | Barclays |
| Eoin Mullany | Berenberg |