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Adding KBC Group NV Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $36.68 +0.03 (+0.08%) (As of 02/8/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$36.62▼$36.9550-Day Range$27.70▼$37.5852-Week Range$22.72▼$46.44Volume17,004 shsAverage Volume27,620 shsMarket Capitalization$30.60 billionP/E Ratio10.88Dividend Yield1.74%Price Target$68.83 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort Interest KBC Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold1.88 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside87.7% Upside$68.83 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.00% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.78Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth4.29%From $3.50 to $3.65 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.2.84 out of 5 stars 2.9 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingKBC Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 1.88, and is based on 1 buy rating, 5 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $68.83, KBC Group has a forecasted upside of 87.7% from its current price of $36.68.Amount of Analyst CoverageKBC Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.00% of the outstanding shares of KBC Group have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKBC Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in KBC Group has recently decreased by 17.19%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldKBC Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.74%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthKBC Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of KBC Group is 18.99%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, KBC Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.53% next year. This indicates that KBC 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 KBCSY. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKBC Group has a news sentiment score of 0.78. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for KBC Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Previous Next N/A Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, KBC Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for KBC Group are expected to grow by 4.29% in the coming year, from $3.50 to $3.65 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of KBC Group is 10.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.18.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of KBC Group is 10.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 184.81.Price to Earnings Growth RatioKBC Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.65. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKBC Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.12. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About KBC Group (OTCMKTS:KBCSY) StockKBC Group NV engages in the provision of bank nsurances. It operates through the following segments: Belgium Business; Czech Republic Business; and International Markets Business Unit. The Belgium Business segment focuses in the activities in Belgium. The Czech Republic Business segment comprises all KBC's activities in the Czech Republic. The International Markets Business Unit segment include activities conducted in Ireland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Bulgaria. The company was founded February 9, 1935 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.Read More Receive KBCSY Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for KBC Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address KBCSY Stock News HeadlinesFebruary 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKBC Group NV (OTCMKTS:KBCSY) to Post FY2022 Earnings of $3.61 Per Share, Jefferies Financial Group ForecastsFebruary 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKBC Group NV (OTCMKTS:KBCSY) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by AnalystsFebruary 9, 2023 | Vantage Point (Ad)Predict These Market Breakouts with A.I.We’re looking for breakouts using a simple A.I. tool that you've got to see in our Live Free A.I. Market Training. Breakouts can make or break your trading, so it's critical you know how to predict them 1 - 3 days ahead. They happen at any moment, and they're easier to find with A.I. on your side. January 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKBC Group NV (KBCSY)January 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAfter Golden Cross, KBC Group SA (KBCSY)'s Technical Outlook is BrightDecember 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comKBC Group: KBC report on the 2022 EBA Transparency ExerciseNovember 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comIs KBC Group (KBCSY) a Great Value Stock Right Now?November 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhy KBC Group (KBCSY) Might Surprise This Earnings SeasonFebruary 9, 2023 | Vantage Point (Ad)Predict These Market Breakouts with A.I.We’re looking for breakouts using a simple A.I. tool that you've got to see in our Live Free A.I. Market Training. Breakouts can make or break your trading, so it's critical you know how to predict them 1 - 3 days ahead. They happen at any moment, and they're easier to find with A.I. on your side. October 21, 2022 | seekingalpha.comKBCSY KBC Group NVAugust 26, 2022 | msn.comKBC 14 contestant Kamesh Singh failed to crack this question and lost 1.5 lakh. Can you answer?August 13, 2022 | seekingalpha.comKBC Group NV 2022 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationAugust 12, 2022 | seekingalpha.comKBC Group NV (KBCSF) CEO Johan Thijs on Q2 2022 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comKBC Group: Second-quarter result of 811 million eurosJuly 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comKBC Group: KBC completes acquisition of Raiffeisen Bank International's Bulgarian operationsMay 15, 2022 | seekingalpha.comKBC Groep NV (KBCSF) CEO Johan Thijs on Q1 2022 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptMay 12, 2022 | seekingalpha.comKBC Group NV GAAP EPS of €1.07, revenue of €2.12BMay 3, 2022 | barrons.comKBC Group N.V. ADRApril 23, 2022 | msn.comKBC 14 registrations are on. Here's the 14th question and its answerMarch 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comKBC Group: Board change at KBC GroupMarch 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comKBC Group: Aleš Blažek : new CEO at ČSOB, Czech Business Unit of KBC GroupDecember 3, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comKBC Group: KBC report on the 2021 EBA Transparency ExerciseOctober 4, 2021 | markets.businessinsider.comKBC Groep : KBC Group: KBC Mobile named best mobile banking app worldwide by independent international research agency, Sia Partners.September 23, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comKBC Group: KBC Mobile named best mobile banking app worldwide by independent international research agency, Sia Partners.July 30, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comKBC Group: KBC remains strongly capitalised under 2021 EU-wide EBA stress testFebruary 11, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comKBC Group: Fourth-quarter result of 538 million eurosFebruary 11, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comKBC Group: BC to acquire NN’s Bulgarian pension insurance and life insurance businessesSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive KBCSY Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for KBC Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address KBCSY Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 12/1 Dividend11/14/2022Dividend Payable12/01/2022Today2/09/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeOTCMKTS Industry Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolOTCMKTS:KBCSY Previous SymbolNASDAQ:KBCSY CUSIPN/A CIK1411133 Webwww.kbc.com Phone(327) 835-3137FaxN/AEmployees40,000Year Founded1989Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$68.83 High Stock Price Forecast$78.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$58.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+87.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)1.88 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.37 Trailing P/E Ratio10.88 Forward P/E Ratio10.48 P/E Growth1.65Net Income$3.09 billion Net Margins21.94% Pretax Margin28.52% Return on Equity11.19% Return on Assets0.70% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$10.98 billion Price / Sales2.79 Cash Flow$4.39 per share Price / Cash Flow8.35 Book Value$32.75 per share Price / Book1.12Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares834,340,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$30.60 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.13 Social Links Key ExecutivesJohan ThijsGroup Chief Executive Officer & Executive DirectorLuc PopelierChief Financial Officer & DirectorChristine van RijsseghemExecutive Director & Chief Risk OfficerErik LutsChief Innovation OfficerAleš BlažekCEO-Czech Republic Business UnitKey CompetitorsHang Seng BankOTCMKTS:HSNGYPT Bank Mandiri (Persero) TbkOTCMKTS:PPERYDNB Bank ASAOTCMKTS:DNBBYSkandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)OTCMKTS:SVKEFSociété Générale Société anonymeOTCMKTS:SCGLYView All Competitors KBCSY Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell KBC Group stock right now? 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KBC Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" KBCSY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KBCSY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View KBCSY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is KBC Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for KBC Group's stock. Their KBCSY share price forecasts range from $58.00 to $78.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $68.83 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 87.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for KBCSY or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have KBCSY shares performed in 2023? KBC Group's stock was trading at $32.17 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, KBCSY shares have increased by 14.0% and is now trading at $36.68. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting KBC Group? KBC Group saw a decline in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 15,900 shares, a decline of 17.2% from the December 31st total of 19,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 83,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days. View KBC Group's Short Interest. How often does KBC Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for KBC Group? KBC Group announced a dividend on Thursday, November 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 15th will be given a dividend of $0.3034 per share on Thursday, December 1st. This represents a dividend yield of 12.14%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 14th. Read our dividend analysis for KBCSY. Is KBC Group a good dividend stock? KBC Group (OTCMKTS:KBCSY) pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.75%. The dividend payout ratio is 18.99%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, KBCSY will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.53% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for KBCSY. What is KBC Group's stock symbol? KBC Group trades on the OTCMKTS under the ticker symbol "KBCSY." How do I buy shares of KBC Group? Shares of KBCSY 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 KBC Group's stock price today? One share of KBCSY stock can currently be purchased for approximately $36.68. How much money does KBC Group make? KBC Group (OTCMKTS:KBCSY) has a market capitalization of $30.60 billion and generates $10.98 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $3.09 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.37 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does KBC Group have? The company employs 40,000 workers across the globe. How can I contact KBC Group? KBC Group's mailing address is Havenlaan 2, Brussels C9, 1080. The official website for the company is www.kbc.com. The company can be reached via phone at (327) 835-3137 or via email at investor.relations@kbc.com. This page (OTCMKTS:KBCSY) was last updated on 2/9/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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