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Kyivstar Group
(NASDAQ:KYIV)
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Rating:75Outperform
Price Target:
$17.00
▲(38.89% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:05/10/26
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.
Positive Factors
High and sustainable margins
Net margins around 31% indicate durable operational profitability for a telecom operator. High margins support internal funding for network capex and digital investments, improving resilience to revenue shocks and enabling continued investment in service quality and multi‑play expansion over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Earnings volatility
A decline in net income despite a revenue rebound indicates non‑operating charges, one‑offs, or rising costs that weaken earnings quality. Persistent volatility hampers cash‑flow predictability, complicates capital allocation, and raises risk around dividend capacity or sustainable reinvestment even if top‑line growth resumes.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High and sustainable margins
Net margins around 31% indicate durable operational profitability for a telecom operator. High margins support internal funding for network capex and digital investments, improving resilience to revenue shocks and enabling continued investment in service quality and multi‑play expansion over the next several quarters.
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Kyivstar Group (KYIV) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$3.48B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)672.87K
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.3
Beta (1Y)0.87
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS Growth435.13%
CountryUS
Employees5,469
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryTelecommunications Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.71
Shares Outstanding230,863,620
10 Day Avg. Volume836,005
30 Day Avg. Volume672,869
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.42
Price to Book (P/B)2.16
Price to Sales (P/S)2.42
P/FCF Ratio9.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.76
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.53
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.14
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.25Price Target Upside40.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.32B
Kyivstar Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kyivstar Group Ltd. operates as a parent entity, providing a diverse array of mobile and landline communication services via its various subsidiary companies. Its comprehensive portfolio includes high-speed 4G internet access, advanced big data an...
How the Company Makes Money
Kyivstar Group generally generates revenue by charging customers for telecommunications connectivity and related services. Key revenue streams typically include: (1) Mobile service revenue from monthly subscriptions and prepaid usage for voice cal...
Kyivstar Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.23B | 1.16B | 919.00M | 915.00M | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | 746.00M | 745.00M | 590.00M | 611.00M | 0.00 |
| EBITDA | 551.00M | 486.00M | 592.00M | 604.00M | -19.39K |
| Net Income | 168.00M | 124.00M | 283.00M | 281.00M | -19.39K |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 2.18B | 2.12B | 2.21B | 1.98B | 181.96K |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 353.00M | 455.00M | 467.00M | 294.00M | 100.00 |
| Total Debt | 526.00M | 516.00M | 894.00M | 898.00M | 93.15K |
| Total Liabilities | 839.00M | 823.00M | 1.13B | 1.10B | 223.84K |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.34B | 1.30B | 1.08B | 887.00M | -41.88K |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 172.43M | 311.00M | 182.00M | 270.00M | 0.00 |
| Operating Cash Flow | 453.43M | 558.00M | 430.00M | 413.00M | 0.00 |
| Investing Cash Flow | -324.00M | -150.00M | -132.00M | -327.00M | 0.00 |
| Financing Cash Flow | -27.48M | -626.00M | -37.00M | -88.00M | 100.00 |
Kyivstar Group Technical Analysis
Positive
12.24
Price Trends
14.13
Positive
12.71
Positive
12.80
Positive
Market Momentum
0.45
Positive
54.08
Neutral
24.56
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For KYIV, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 12.24 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 14.92, below the 50-day MA of 14.13, and below the 200-day MA of 12.80, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.45 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 54.08 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 24.56 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for KYIV.
Kyivstar Group Risk Analysis
Kyivstar Group disclosed 1 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Kyivstar Group reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
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Kyivstar Group Corporate Events
Kyivstar Group Names Taner Kızıltoprak New CFO as Leadership Transition Advances
May 28, 2026
On May 28, 2026, Kyivstar Group announced that seasoned finance executive Taner Kızıltoprak will join the company on June 1, 2026 as an advisor to the president and will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer on July 1, 2026. The cur...
Kyivstar Group Buys Six Lviv Solar Plants to Cover 30% of Power Needs
May 26, 2026
On May 26, 2026, Kyivstar Group announced the acquisition of six solar power plants in Ukraine’s Lviv region, adding 105 MW of installed capacity for a total consideration of UAH 3.6 billion (about USD 80.8 million). The acquired assets gene...
Kyivstar Group Posts Surge in 1Q 2026 Profit as Digital Ecosystem and Starlink Partnership Drive Growth
May 14, 2026
On May 13, 2026, Kyivstar Group reported strong unaudited results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as total revenue rose 26.6% year on year to $323 million and EBITDA increased 23.5% to $173 million. Net profit nearly doubled to $85 million, ...
Kyivstar Group Lifts 2026 Outlook After Strong Q1 Driven by Digital Growth
May 13, 2026
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 rapi...
Kyivstar Shareholders Back Board as 2025 Surge Underscores Digital Strategy
May 12, 2026
On May 12, 2026, Kyivstar Group held its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders via teleconference, with about 91% of shares represented, and re-elected all 10 directors, while the board subsequently confirmed Kaan Terzioğlu as chairman....
Kyivstar Group Sets May 12, 2026 Virtual AGM and Seeks Re‑Election of Full Board
Apr 13, 2026
Kyivstar Group Ltd., parent of Ukraine’s leading digital operator JSC Kyivstar, announced on April 13, 2026 that its Board has scheduled the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for May 12, 2026, to be held via video conference on Gul...
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