KCB Group Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
KCB Group is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 8.19% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
8.2%
Dividend yield
n/a
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | n/a |
| Future Dividend Yield | 10.2% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.1% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 25% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
KCB: Higher Future P E Multiple Will Pressure Returns On Earnings Misses
The analyst fair value estimate for KCB Group has shifted from KES 62.85 to KES 72.87 as analysts factor in updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for KCB Group No recent KCB Group company news, periodical coverage, or key developments were provided in the available sources.
KCB: Stable Assumptions And Margin Resilience Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Power
Analysts have kept the KCB Group fair value estimate steady at KES126.07 per share. A slightly lower assumed discount rate and modest trims to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E inputs are guiding this unchanged price target.KCB: Higher Growth And Margin Assumptions Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their KCB Group price target to KES126.07, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that align with recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on cloud-focused stocks highlights how upbeat views can translate into higher price targets when analysts revisit discount rates, revenue assumptions and future P/E multiples.
KCB: Higher Revenue Assumptions And Firm P/E Support Bullish Re Rating
Analysts have revised their KCB Group fair value estimate from KES 93.31 to KES 96.65, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent fair value revisions for KCB Group signal that analysts are reassessing the balance between growth expectations, profitability assumptions, and the valuation multiples they are comfortable using.KCB: Revised Revenue And Margin Assumptions Will Support Higher Future Earnings Power
The analyst fair value estimate for KCB Group has shifted from KES 94.23 to KES 126.07, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates and future P/E as the key drivers behind the new price target. Analyst Commentary Recent research activity around KCB Group signals a clear shift toward more optimistic assumptions, with the updated fair value estimate reflecting the impact of revised revenue, margin and valuation inputs.KCB: Higher Future P E Multiple Will Pressure Returns On Earnings Misses
Analysts have raised their KCB Group fair value estimate from KES 50.75 to KES 62.85, attributing the updated target to revised assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple informed by recent sector research. Analyst Commentary Even with a higher fair value estimate for KCB Group, not all research voices are upbeat.KCB: Stable Assumptions And Future P/E Will Support Re Rating
Analysts have kept their KCB Group price target unchanged at KES 93.31, citing steady assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin and a future P/E of about 6.35x that are consistent with their earlier valuation work. Analyst Commentary Analysts covering KCB Group are generally framing their views around how well the bank can match its current valuation assumptions with consistent execution on growth and profitability.KCB: Higher Profitability Assumptions Will Support A Re Rating
Analysts have lifted their KCB Group price target from KES 63.50 to about KES 93.31. They point to updated assumptions around a slightly lower discount rate, higher forecast revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple.KCB: Lower Discount Rate And Compressed Future P E Will Constrain Upside
Analysts have held their fair value estimate for KCB Group steady at KSh50.75, with minor updates to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions guiding the latest price target revision. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate is unchanged at KSh50.75 per share, signaling a stable central valuation point in the model.KCB: Elevated Required Return And Low P E Will Likely Limit Upside
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for KCB Group at KSh 50.75, with the updated price target still grounded in relatively stable assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and a forward P/E of about 3.42x. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Kept unchanged at KSh 50.75, reflecting consistent assumptions overall.KCB: Rich Multiple And Elevated Credit Costs Will Likely Pressure Earnings
Analysts have lifted their price target on KCB Group to KSh50.75, with the update linked to refreshed assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, even though the fair value estimate remains at KSh50.75. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate held steady at KSh50.75, with no change between the previous and updated model.KCB: Elevated Credit Costs Will Likely Pressure Future Earnings Quality
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for KCB Group to KES 50.75 from KES 44.00 per share, citing improving revenue growth expectations, stronger projected profit margins, and a structurally lower future P/E multiple. Together, these factors support a higher long term price target despite a slightly higher discount rate.Digital Banking Channels Will Transform East Africa
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Stable Dividend: KCB's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: KCB's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| KCB Group Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (KCB) | 8.2% |
| Market Bottom 25% (KE) | 3.8% |
| Market Top 25% (KE) | 7.6% |
| Industry Average (Banks) | 7.8% |
| Analyst forecast (KCB) (up to 3 years) | 10.2% |
Notable Dividend: KCB's dividend (8.19%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the KE market (3.79%).
High Dividend: KCB's dividend (8.19%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the KE market (7.6%)
Current Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (25.3%), KCB's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Future Payout to Shareholders
Future Dividend Coverage: Insufficient data to determine if a dividend will be paid in 3 years or that it will be covered by earnings.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/20 04:21 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/19 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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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
KCB Group PLC is covered by 7 analysts. 2 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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| Timothy Wambu | Absa Bank Limited |
| Jaap Meijer | Arqaam Capital Research Offshore S.A.L. |
| Craig Metherell | Avior Capital Markets |