KCB Group PLC

NASE:KCB Stock Report

Market Cap: KSh223.3b

KCB Group Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

KCB Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 14.6% and 19% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 12.6% per annum.

Key information

14.6%

Earnings growth rate

12.60%

EPS growth rate

Banks earnings growth12.4%
Revenue growth rate19.0%
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated24 Feb 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 03

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.
Narrative Update • May 13

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.
Narrative Update • Apr 23

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.
Narrative Update • Apr 08

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.
Narrative Update • Mar 25

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.
Narrative Update • Mar 10

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.
Narrative Update • Feb 24

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.
Narrative Update • Feb 09

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.
Narrative Update • Jan 26

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.
Narrative Update • Jan 10

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.
Narrative Update • Dec 14

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.
New Narrative • Aug 17

Digital Banking Channels Will Transform East Africa

Key Takeaways Digital innovation and regional expansion into underbanked urban markets enhance customer growth, revenue diversification, and support sustainable margin improvement. Strategic focus on green finance, SME and retail banking, and economic integration boosts access to new income streams and strengthens long-term earnings potential.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NASE:KCB - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (KES Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/2027252,08984,537N/AN/A2
12/31/2026223,89574,600N/AN/A2
3/31/2026178,28965,294N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2025173,39563,568-136,988-126,832N/A
9/30/2025180,68361,603N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2025178,44962,438190,972201,107N/A
3/31/2025176,33960,121N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2024164,14858,863207,775217,910N/A
9/30/2024155,21050,751N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2024151,00349,736-519,425-515,299N/A
3/31/2024140,89542,732N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2023131,45836,176-338,435-334,309N/A
9/30/2023132,91740,083N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2023123,77036,68768,17473,496N/A
3/31/2023122,15740,328N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2022116,38140,61316,54624,339N/A
9/30/2022109,21939,378N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2022105,78238,313-104,824-101,024N/A
3/31/2022101,69737,505N/AN/AN/A
12/31/202194,92034,092-92,547-88,747N/A
9/30/202189,66033,885N/AN/AN/A
6/30/202178,83427,327-72,634-67,929N/A
3/31/202168,33919,718N/AN/AN/A
12/31/202067,94919,604-82,476-77,771N/A
9/30/202070,73116,893N/AN/AN/A
6/30/202073,87520,020-101,394-95,739N/A
3/31/202077,87025,653N/AN/AN/A
12/31/201974,94825,165N/A-109,027N/A
9/30/201970,22325,114N/AN/AN/A
6/30/201969,60424,607N/A-64,502N/A
3/31/201970,08724,585N/AN/AN/A
12/31/201868,85923,995N/A-39,069N/A
9/30/201867,89822,672N/AN/AN/A
6/30/201867,64421,554N/AN/AN/A
3/31/201866,88820,345N/AN/AN/A
12/31/201765,47119,704N/A-27,332N/A
9/30/201768,25520,446N/AN/AN/A
6/30/201766,62919,703N/AN/AN/A
3/31/201766,48819,635N/AN/AN/A
12/31/201665,65319,723N/A-22,850N/A
9/30/201661,95421,836N/AN/AN/A
6/30/201659,58520,882N/AN/AN/A
3/31/201657,62519,890N/AN/AN/A
12/31/201556,84819,623N/A-51,535N/A
9/30/201555,62118,101N/AN/AN/A
6/30/201554,90317,919N/AN/AN/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: KCB's forecast earnings growth (14.6% per year) is above the savings rate (14.3%).

Earnings vs Market: KCB's earnings (14.6% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the KE market (14.7% per year).

High Growth Earnings: KCB's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: KCB's revenue (19% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the KE market (12.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: KCB's revenue (19% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if KCB's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/09 03:25
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/09 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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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.

AnalystInstitution
Timothy WambuAbsa Bank Limited
Jaap MeijerArqaam Capital Research Offshore S.A.L.
Craig MetherellAvior Capital Markets