BlackRock Raises Stake in Austria’s BAWAG Group to 5.49%

BAWAG Group AG ( (DE:0B2) ) has provided an announcement.

BlackRock, Inc. has increased its stake in BAWAG Group AG, crossing a regulatory threshold for major holdings. As of 24 February 2026, BlackRock controls 5.49% of the bank’s voting rights, up from 5.42%, through a combination of directly held shares and financial instruments.

The updated position includes 5.05% of voting rights attached to shares and 0.45% via instruments such as securities lending and contracts for difference. The change underscores continuing institutional investor interest in BAWAG’s equity and may be seen as a signal of confidence in the Austrian bank’s prospects by one of the world’s largest asset managers.

The most recent analyst rating on (DE:0B2) stock is a Buy with a EUR156.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BAWAG Group AG stock, see the DE:0B2 Stock Forecast page.

More about BAWAG Group AG

BAWAG Group AG is an Austrian banking group headquartered in Vienna and listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. The group provides retail, corporate, and financial services, focusing on the Austrian market and selected international activities, and its shares trade under ISIN AT0000BAWAG2.

YTD Price Performance: 2.33%

Average Trading Volume: 199,405

Current Market Cap: €10.16B

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