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KB Financial Group Ends Treasury Share Trust, Plans Cancellation After KRW 660 Billion Buyback

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  • KB Financial Group terminated a KRW 660 billion treasury share trust with Hana Securities on January 9, 2026 after the contract’s scheduled expiration.
  • The termination returns 5.56 million shares to KB Financial Group for holding until a planned January 15, 2026 cancellation, reinforcing its capital management and shareholder-return strategy.
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KB Financial Group Ends Treasury Share Trust, Plans Cancellation After KRW 660 Billion Buyback

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An announcement from Kb Financial Group ( (KB) ) is now available.

On January 9, 2026, KB Financial Group Inc. announced the termination of a trust agreement originally signed on July 24, 2025 with Hana Securities Co., Ltd. for the acquisition of treasury shares, following the scheduled expiration of the agreement’s term. The KRW 660 billion contract, which did not require an additional board resolution for termination, results in 5,564,253 treasury shares being returned to KB Financial Group’s corporate account in the form of cash and shares, to be held until a planned share cancellation date of January 15, 2026, subject to regulatory consultations. The move adds to the group’s existing treasury stock of 22,874,381 common shares (6.0% of outstanding shares) acquired from profits available for dividends and signals continued use of share buybacks and cancellations as a capital management tool, with potential implications for shareholder value and capital structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (KB) stock is a Hold with a $93.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kb Financial Group stock, see the KB Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on KB Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, KB is a Neutral.

KB Financial Group’s overall stock score reflects strong profitability and a solid valuation, supported by positive earnings call highlights. However, challenges in revenue growth, cash flow management, and potential regulatory issues pose risks. The technical indicators suggest a stable outlook, but careful monitoring of financial performance and external factors is advised.

To see Spark’s full report on KB stock, click here.

More about Kb Financial Group

KB Financial Group Inc. is a South Korea-based financial holding company headquartered in Seoul, operating across banking and broader financial services through its subsidiaries. It focuses on retail and corporate banking, securities, and other financial products, serving domestic and international customers in the Korean financial markets.

Average Trading Volume: 114,827

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $31.24B

Find detailed analytics on KB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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