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KBC Group NV (KBCSY)
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KBC Group (KBCSY) Price & Analysis

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KBCSY Stock Chart & Stats

$69.79
$0.45(0.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$69.79
$0.45(0.65%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Bancassurance & DistributionKBC’s integrated bancassurance model provides durable diversification across net interest, fees and insurance premiums. Cross-selling through branches and digital channels supports sticky customer balances, recurring fee income and AUM growth, reducing earnings cyclicality over a multi‑quarter horizon.
Solid Profitability And Revenue Re-accelerationUnderlying profitability remains solid with mid‑teens net margins and near‑19% EBIT margins while TTM revenue growth has re‑accelerated. This margin base and improving top‑line provide sustainable internal earnings capacity to fund growth, capex and dividends over coming quarters.
Capital, Liquidity And Solvency BufferA CET1 ratio of 14.4% and an insurance solvency ratio of 231% give KBC substantial capital and solvency headroom to absorb RWA growth or losses and support lending expansion. Strong buffers underpin regulatory resilience and allow strategic portfolio management without immediate capital raises.
Bears Say
Rising Financial LeverageA marked increase in leverage to ~2.6x from ~1.0–1.2x materially reduces financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to funding costs and stress. Higher leverage constrains balance‑sheet optionality, elevates refinancing risk and can limit capacity for dividend or M&A actions over the medium term.
Weak And Volatile Cash GenerationNegative operating and free cash flow in the trailing twelve months, after prior years of positive generation, signal weaker internal funding for investments and payouts. Persistent volatility in cash conversion increases reliance on wholesale funding or capital markets and raises execution risk for strategic plans.
Margin Pressure, Rising RWAs And Tax DragCompression in mortgage and commercial margins, front‑loaded/high bank taxes and notable RWA growth together pressure net income and CET1 trajectory. These structural headwinds reduce NII visibility and force continued RWA mitigation or capital actions, limiting sustainable earnings reinvestment.

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KBCSY FAQ

What was KBC Group NV’s price range in the past 12 months?
KBC Group NV lowest stock price was $57.60 and its highest was $75.21 in the past 12 months.
    What is KBC Group NV’s market cap?
    KBC Group NV’s market cap is $62.46B.
      When is KBC Group NV’s upcoming earnings report date?
      KBC Group NV’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 90 days.
        How were KBC Group NV’s earnings last quarter?
        KBC Group NV released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $1.632 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.563 by $0.069.
          Is KBC Group NV overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts KBC Group NV’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does KBC Group NV pay dividends?
            KBC Group NV pays a Semiannually dividend of $2.377 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.93%. See more information on KBC Group NV dividends here
              What is KBC Group NV’s EPS estimate?
              KBC Group NV’s EPS estimate is 1.69.
                How many shares outstanding does KBC Group NV have?
                KBC Group NV has 835,325,560 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to KBC Group NV’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  KBC Group NV reported an EPS of $1.632 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.563. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.548%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KBC Group NV?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KBCSY
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                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      Company Description

                      KBC Group NV

                      KBC Group NV, a financial services conglomerate headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, offers a full spectrum of integrated banking and insurance solutions. Through its subsidiaries, the company primarily serves a diverse client base, including individual retail customers, private banking clients, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and mid-cap corporations. Its extensive portfolio of services encompasses deposit and savings accounts, home and mortgage lending, consumer financing, and business funding for SMEs. KBC also provides credit facilities, investment fund and asset management, as well as comprehensive life and non-life insurance products. Further financial services include cash management, payment processing, trade finance, lease arrangements, money market and capital market products, and stockbroking. The group additionally supports its clients with advanced internet and mobile banking platforms. As of December 31, 2021, KBC maintained a substantial operational footprint, featuring 439 bank branches and 310 insurance agencies in Belgium. Its international network included 208 bank branches in the Czech Republic, 123 in Slovakia, 198 in Hungary, 168 in Bulgaria, and 12 in Ireland. The company connects with its clientele through various distribution channels, including dedicated agents, independent brokers, and digital platforms. Established in 1935, the entity was initially known as KBC Bank and Insurance Holding Company NV, before rebranding to KBC Group NV in March 2005.

                      KBC Group (KBCSY) Earnings & Revenues

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                      KBCSY Earnings Call

                      Q2 2026
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                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                      The call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial performance for Q2: robust profit (EUR 1,152m), high RoTE (18%), record fee income, AUM growth (+10% q/q), strong loan growth and inflows of core client funds. Management upgraded guidance (total income and NII) and highlighted disciplined cost control and solid capital/liquidity positions (CET1 14.4%). Challenges flagged were manageable one-offs (Hungary modification loss), higher bank taxes, margin pressure on mortgages and rising RWAs that require portfolio management. Overall the positives materially outweigh the negatives, though some items (inflation‑linked bond volatility, tax burden, RWA growth) reduce near‑term predictability.View all KBCSY earnings summaries
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