NYSE:KB KB Financial Group (KB) Stock Forecast, Price & News $36.47 -0.20 (-0.55%) (As of 01:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$36.44▼$36.9850-Day Range$35.31▼$37.7552-Week Range$30.14▼$49.17Volume88,926 shsAverage Volume228,504 shsMarket Capitalization$14.72 billionP/E Ratio4.37Dividend Yield3.29%Price Target$46.15 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media KB Financial Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/A0.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside25.9% Upside$46.15 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.05% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.56Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth3.79%From $9.23 to $9.58 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.58 out of 5 starsFinance Sector391st out of 905 stocksCommercial Banks, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry14th out of 33 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $46.15, KB Financial Group has a forecasted upside of 25.9% from its current price of $36.67.Amount of Analyst CoverageKB Financial Group has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.05% of the float of KB Financial Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKB Financial Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in KB Financial Group has recently increased by 29.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldKB Financial Group pays a meaningful dividend of 3.28%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthKB Financial Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of KB Financial Group is 14.37%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, KB Financial Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 12.53% next year. This indicates that KB Financial Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for KB. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKB Financial Group has a news sentiment score of 0.56. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for KB Financial Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat Follows7 people have added KB Financial Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, KB Financial Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders69.00% of the stock of KB Financial Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 5.80% of the stock of KB Financial Group is held by institutions. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for KB Financial Group are expected to grow by 3.79% in the coming year, from $9.23 to $9.58 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of KB Financial Group is 4.39, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.10.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of KB Financial Group is 4.39, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 154.35.Price to Earnings Growth RatioKB Financial Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.42. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKB Financial Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.38. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About KB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) StockKB Financial Group, Inc. engages in providing financial services through its subsidiaries. It operates through the following segments: Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Other Banking Services, Credit Card, Life Insurance, Investment and Securities business. The Corporate Banking business segment provides services such as loans, overdrafts, deposits, credit facilities and other foreign currency activities. The Retail Banking business segment offers services such as private customer current accounts, savings, deposits, consumer loans and mortgage loans. The Other Banking business segment provides services relating to banking business besides corporate banking and retail banking services. The Credit Card business segment offers services such as domestic as well as overseas credit and debit card operations. The Investment and Securities business segment provides services such as investment banking and brokerage. The Life Insurance business segment provides products such as life insurance and wealth management. The company was founded on September 29, 2008 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.Read More Receive KB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for KB Financial Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address KB Stock News HeadlinesMay 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) Now Covered by StockNews.comMay 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.comKB Financial: A Valuation Premium Is WarrantedMay 30, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)New "Mined in America" Lithium Opportunities?The average electric vehicle needs 138 pounds of lithium carbonate for its battery components. But China currently controls the entire lithium supply chain.May 15, 2023 | investing.comKB Financial Group Inc DRC (KB)May 11, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) Upgraded to "Buy" by StockNews.comMay 10, 2023 | msn.comSeoul shares down 0.12 percent late Wednesday morningMay 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:KB) Q1 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) Downgraded by StockNews.com to HoldMay 30, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)The Graphite Shortage Story You're Not Being ToldGraphite demand for EV batteries is expected to increase 10X from 2020 to 2030. And today, with NO graphite-producing mines in N. America, China has a stranglehold on our graphite supply. That's why the U.S. government is spending billions of dollars to ensure an adequate domestic supply of this metal that's vital for energy independence and national security. April 28, 2023 | msn.comKB Financial registers 2.5% growth in Q1 earningsApril 24, 2023 | msn.comA Bearish Sign Appears On KB Financial Group's ChartApril 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) Downgraded by StockNews.com to "Hold"April 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) Rating Increased to Buy at StockNews.comMarch 16, 2023 | msn.comJapan’s bank stocks sink as Credit Suisse fear roils marketsMarch 11, 2023 | msn.comOlympic champion Choi Min-jeong grabs silver in women's 1,500m at ISU World ChampionshipsMarch 11, 2023 | msn.comShort track star Park Ji-won wins in men's 1,500m at ISU World ChampionshipsFebruary 23, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deFinancialNewsMedia.com: Residential Developers Market Size Expected To Reach Or Exceed $200 Billion In 2023February 20, 2023 | msn.comSouth Korean banks’ shareholder boost plans won’t weight on earnings: FitchFebruary 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDown -14% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why KB Financial (KB) Looks Ripe for a TurnaroundFebruary 16, 2023 | msn.comSouth Korea bank shares slide amid political push to share profitFebruary 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:KB) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKB Financial Group Inc. (KB)January 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com7 Bargain Financial Stocks Selling Below Their Book ValueJanuary 18, 2023 | cnbc.comDow closes almost 400 points lower and snaps 4-day win streak, pressured by Goldman sharesJanuary 12, 2023 | bloomberg.comKB Home Sends Warning for Builders’ Stocks With Orders MissDecember 23, 2022 | seekingalpha.comKB Financial: Poised For A Re-RatingDecember 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comGLN and KB Join Forces to Establish Global Payment NetworkSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive KB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for KB Financial Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address KB Company Calendar Last Earnings3/02/2023Today5/30/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/15/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:KB CUSIPN/A CIK1445930 Webwww.kbfg.com Phone(222) 073-7114Fax82-2-2073-2848Employees2,020Year Founded2008Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$46.15 High Stock Price Forecast$46.15 Low Stock Price Forecast$46.15 Forecasted Upside/Downside+25.9%Consensus RatingN/A Rating Score (0-4)0.00 Research Coverage0 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.35 Trailing P/E Ratio4.39 Forward P/E Ratio3.97 P/E Growth0.42Net Income$3.49 billion Net Margins15.59% Pretax Margin21.30% Return on Equity11.56% Return on Assets0.85% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.43 Current Ratio1.69 Quick Ratio1.69 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$20.05 billion Price / Sales0.74 Cash Flow$10.30 per share Price / Cash Flow3.56 Book Value$96.34 per share Price / Book0.38Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares403,510,000Free Float125,088,000Market Cap$14.80 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.94 Social Links Key ExecutivesJong-Kyoo YoonChairman & Chief Executive OfficerJong-Hee YangVice Chairman & Chief Operating OfficerS. Y. SeoChief Finance Officer & Senior Managing DirectorJin Soo YoonChief Information Technology OfficerHye Ja SuhChief Compliance Officer & Managing DirectorKey CompetitorsBanco de ChileNYSE:BCHCredicorpNYSE:BAPBanco Santander-ChileNYSE:BSACBanco Santander (Brasil)NYSE:BSBRBanco Santander México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Santander MéxicoNYSE:BSMXView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipRockefeller Capital Management L.P.Sold 2,456 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.012%State Street CorpBought 2,033 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.026%Geode Capital Management LLCSold 4,903 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.002%Atlas Capital Advisors LLCBought 1,026 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.002%Susquehanna International Group LLPBought 6,000 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions KB Stock - Frequently Asked Questions What is KB Financial Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 0 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for KB Financial Group's stock. Their KB share price forecasts range from $46.15 to $46.15. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $46.15 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for KB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have KB shares performed in 2023? KB Financial Group's stock was trading at $38.66 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, KB shares have decreased by 5.1% and is now trading at $36.67. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting KB Financial Group? KB Financial Group saw a increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 205,400 shares, an increase of 29.3% from the April 30th total of 158,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 241,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.8 days. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View KB Financial Group's Short Interest. When is KB Financial Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 15th 2023. View our KB earnings forecast. How were KB Financial Group's earnings last quarter? KB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:KB) issued its earnings results on Thursday, March, 2nd. The bank reported $0.60 EPS for the quarter. The bank earned $3.43 billion during the quarter. KB Financial Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.56% and a net margin of 15.59%. What ETFs hold KB Financial Group's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of KB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) stock in their portfolio include Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF (AVES).SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets StrategicFactors ETF (QEMM). Is KB Financial Group a good dividend stock? KB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.28%. The dividend payout ratio is 14.37%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, KB will have a dividend payout ratio of 12.53% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for KB. What is Yoon-Dae Euh's approval rating as KB Financial Group's CEO? 7 employees have rated KB Financial Group Chief Executive Officer Yoon-Dae Euh on Glassdoor.com. Yoon-Dae Euh has an approval rating of 33% among the company's employees. This puts Yoon-Dae Euh in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of KB Financial Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other KB Financial Group investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Alibaba Group (BABA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), QUALCOMM (QCOM), CVS Health (CVS), Intel (INTC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Pfizer (PFE), Applied Materials (AMAT) and Altria Group (MO). What is KB Financial Group's stock symbol? KB Financial Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KB." Who are KB Financial Group's major shareholders? KB Financial Group's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.72%), Trinity Street Asset Management LLP (0.52%), BlackRock Inc. (0.44%), Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (0.29%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.25%) and Orbis Allan Gray Ltd (0.21%). How do I buy shares of KB Financial Group? Shares of KB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is KB Financial Group's stock price today? One share of KB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $36.67. How much money does KB Financial Group make? KB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) has a market capitalization of $14.80 billion and generates $20.05 billion in revenue each year. The bank earns $3.49 billion in net income (profit) each year or $8.35 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does KB Financial Group have? The company employs 2,020 workers across the globe. How can I contact KB Financial Group? KB Financial Group's mailing address is 26 Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil Yeongdeungpo-gu, SEOUL M5, 07331. The official website for the company is www.kbfg.com. The bank can be reached via phone at (222) 073-7114, via email at kbir@kbfg.com, or via fax at 82-2-2073-2848. This page (NYSE:KB) was last updated on 5/30/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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