KBC Group (KBCSY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$48.29 -0.95 (-1.93%)

As of 06/13/2025 03:55 PM Eastern

KBC Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 3 Analyst Ratings

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Hold
1

Buy
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Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for KBC Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for KBCSY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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KBCSY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/15/24 to 6/15/25	1 Month Ago 5/16/24 to 5/16/25	3 Months Ago 3/17/24 to 3/17/25	1 Year Ago 6/16/23 to 6/15/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Buy	Strong Buy	Hold

KBCSY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The 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.

KBCSY Price Targets by Month

The 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.

KBC Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	KBC Group	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	29.46% Upside	14.81% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent KBCSY News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating
5/27/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	S. Moran-Smyth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight
5/19/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight
4/23/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
10/20/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Sunday at 08:09 AM ET.

Should I Buy KBC Group Stock? KBCSY 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 Friday, June 13, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these KBC Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

KBC Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in KBC Group NV:

The current stock price is around $50.51, reflecting a recent 52-week high, indicating strong market performance and investor confidence.
KBC Group NV has recently increased its dividend to $1.1873, representing a yield of 3.77%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.69, exceeding analysts' expectations, showcasing its profitability and operational efficiency.
With a return on equity of 14.40%, KBC Group NV demonstrates effective management of shareholder equity, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
Analysts have issued favorable ratings, with several maintaining an "overweight" rating, suggesting that the stock is expected to outperform the market.

KBC Group
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in KBC Group NV for these reasons:

The company’s revenue of $2.39 billion fell short of the consensus estimate of $3.03 billion, indicating potential challenges in revenue generation.
Despite a strong stock price, the market capitalization is around $41.51 billion, which may suggest limited growth potential compared to larger competitors.
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.05, while reasonable, may indicate that the stock is not undervalued, limiting upside potential for new investors.
Analysts forecast an EPS of 4.28 for the current year, which may not represent significant growth compared to previous periods, raising concerns about future performance.
The stock has shown some volatility, with a beta of 0.78, suggesting that it may not be as stable as some investors prefer in uncertain market conditions.

KBCSY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KBC Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KBCSY shares.
: According to analysts, KBC Group's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: KBC Group has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like KBC Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for KBC Group is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how KBCSY compares to other companies.

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This page (OTCMKTS:KBCSY) was last updated on 6/15/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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KBC Group (KBCSY) Stock Forecast & Price Target