KB Financial Group (KB) Stock Forecast & Price Target $114.75 -0.63 (-0.54%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$114.56 -0.19 (-0.16%) As of 04:10 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest KB Financial Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating BuyBased on 3 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold0Buy3 Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for KB Financial Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 3 analysts, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for KB. 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KB Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast10/29/25 to 10/29/261 Month Ago9/29/25 to 9/29/263 Months Ago7/31/25 to 7/31/261 Year Ago10/29/24 to 10/29/25Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy2 Buy rating(s)2 Buy rating(s)2 Buy rating(s)2 Buy rating(s)Hold0 Hold rating(s)1 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/AForecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/AConsensus RatingBuyModerate BuyBuyBuy KB Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History KB Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table KB Financial Group Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeKB Financial GroupFinance CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 3.33 2.27 2.53Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate BuyPredicted UpsideN/A31.82% Upside16.62% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent KB NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action 10/29/2024 - 10/29/2026 Report Date Report Date From Report Date To 1M3M6MYTD1Y2Y3Y5Y More filters Fewer filters Done 0 Results Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails10/26/2026 Weiss Ratings2 of 5 stars DowngradeBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (B)10/21/2026 Zacks Research4 of 5 stars UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy7/1/2026 The Goldman Sachs Group3 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingBuy12/12/2024 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ OverweightAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Thursday at 04:25 PM ET. Should I Buy KB Financial Group Stock? KB Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these KB Financial Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. KB Financial Group Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in KB Financial Group Inc.: KB Financial Group Inc. recently received a significant upgrade from Zacks Research, which moved its rating from "hold" to "strong-buy," signaling strong analyst confidence in the company's future performance and potential for stock price appreciation. The company demonstrated strong financial health in its most recent quarterly report, beating analyst estimates with earnings per share of $3.67 against a consensus of $3.51, while also reporting a solid return on equity of 10.11% and a net margin of 17.67%. With a current stock price of $115.11, the stock is trading at a P/E ratio of 9.88, which is relatively low for a major financial institution, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings potential and offering a favorable entry point for value-oriented investors. KB Financial Group Inc. offers a dividend yield of 2.36%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly attractive in a market where consistent cash flow from established financial holding companies is highly sought after. Institutional interest in the stock has been growing, with several large investors, including E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB and Artemis Investment Management LLP, recently increasing their positions or initiating new stakes in the third quarter, indicating broader market confidence in the company's trajectory. KB Financial Group Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in KB Financial Group Inc. for these reasons: The stock has experienced a recent decline, losing approximately 12% over the last four weeks, which may indicate short-term bearish sentiment or broader market pressures affecting the financial sector, despite some analysts suggesting a potential trend reversal. KB Financial Group Inc. carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.53, which is relatively high and suggests a significant level of leverage, potentially increasing financial risk and sensitivity to interest rate changes or economic downturns. The company's beta of 1.05 indicates that its stock price is slightly more volatile than the overall market, meaning investors may experience greater price swings compared to less volatile assets, which could be a concern for risk-averse portfolios. While the stock has crossed above its 200-day moving average, it remains below its 50-day moving average of $123.65, suggesting that short-term momentum may still be weak and that the stock could face resistance before achieving a sustained upward trend. The Korean National Pension Service, one of the company's largest shareholders, has slightly trimmed its stake in KB Financial Group Inc., which could be interpreted as a signal of reduced long-term confidence from a major institutional holder. KB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell KB Financial Group stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KB Financial Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" KB shares. Does KB Financial Group's stock price have much downside? According to analysts, KB Financial Group's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has KB Financial Group been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, KB Financial Group's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts. What analysts cover KB Financial Group? KB Financial Group has been rated by research analysts at Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like KB Financial Group more than its competitors? Analysts like KB Financial Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for KB Financial Group is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. 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