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An update from Kyivstar Group ( (KYIV) ) is now available.
On May 13, 2026, Kyivstar Group reported a strong start to 2026, with first-quarter revenue up 26.6% year-on-year to $323 million and EBITDA rising 23.5% to $173 million, delivering a 53.5% margin. Net profit reached $85 million, supported by rapid digital revenue growth of 256.6% to $67 million, which now accounts for about 21% of total revenue and reflects surging multiplay adoption and higher ARPU.
The group stepped up capital expenditure to $67 million in the quarter to reinforce network resilience and expand capacity, while cash and deposits stood at $353 million, underpinned by $87 million in equity free cash flow. Strategically, Kyivstar deepened its partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink, consolidated e-health platform Tabletki.ua, advanced its national “Syaivo” large language model, integrated 52,000 Shtorm fixed-broadband customers, and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underscoring its ambition to cement digital leadership in Ukraine.
The most recent analyst rating on (KYIV) stock is a Buy with a $12.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kyivstar Group stock, see the KYIV Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on KYIV Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, KYIV is a Outperform.
Score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (strong margins, improving balance sheet, and 2025 revenue acceleration) but tempered by earnings and cash-flow consistency risks. Technicals are supportive with price above key moving averages and positive MACD, though momentum indicators are stretched. Valuation is a positive contributor due to the low P/E.
To see Spark’s full report on KYIV stock, click here.
More about Kyivstar Group
Kyivstar Group Ltd. is a Nasdaq-listed holding company that operates JSC Kyivstar, Ukraine’s leading digital telecom operator. The group offers mobile and fixed-line voice and data, ride-hailing, e-health, digital TV and enterprise services including big data, cloud and cybersecurity, with a strategic focus on advancing Ukraine’s digital ecosystem.
Average Trading Volume: 764,166
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: $3.23B
For an in-depth examination of KYIV stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.