KBC Group (KBCSY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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KBC Group has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup , Jefferies Financial Group , and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

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KBC Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 7 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
4

Buy
2

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for KBC Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 7 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for KBCSY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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.

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KBCSY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/14/25 to 10/14/26	1 Month Ago 9/14/25 to 9/14/26	3 Months Ago 7/16/25 to 7/16/26	1 Year Ago 10/14/24 to 10/14/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 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	Hold	Hold	Hold	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	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.14	2.28	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	38.60% Upside	19.10% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Negative News See Recent KBCSY News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating
9/29/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
9/16/2026	Jefferies Financial Group 3 of 5 stars	Initiated Coverage	Buy
8/10/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform
4/1/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/24/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Reiterated Rating	Hold
12/2/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Downgrade	Hold ➝ Strong Sell
11/14/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Reiterated Rating	Overweight

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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 Wednesday, October 7, 2026. 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 stock is currently trading at $68.90, which is below its 52-week high of $78.02, potentially offering a more attractive entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's recent strong performance and lifted 2026 guidance.
KBC Group NV recently beat analyst expectations in its latest quarterly report, delivering earnings per share of $1.64 against a consensus estimate of $1.59, while also exceeding revenue forecasts with $3.96 billion in sales compared to the expected $3.83 billion.
The company has demonstrated strong financial health with a net margin of 15.58% and a return on equity of 13.42%, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital and robust profitability in its banking and insurance operations.
Short interest in the stock has declined significantly, dropping 64.1% in September to 3,445 shares, which suggests that investors are reducing their bearish positions and may be shifting toward a more positive outlook on the company's future performance.
With a dividend yield of 4.55%, KBC Group NV offers a relatively high income stream for investors, making it an attractive option for those seeking regular cash flow in addition to potential capital appreciation.

KBC Group
Bear Case

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

The stock has experienced a recent decline, dropping $2.01 from the previous close of $70.91 to the current price of $68.90, which may indicate short-term market uncertainty or a pullback from recent highs.
Wall Street analysts currently maintain a consensus rating of "Hold" for KBC Group NV, with four analysts issuing Hold ratings and one assigning a Sell rating, suggesting that the stock may be fairly valued with limited near-term upside potential.
The company's P/E ratio of 13.10, while not excessively high, may limit the potential for significant capital gains compared to growth-oriented stocks, particularly if the broader banking sector faces economic headwinds or regulatory challenges.
Despite recent earnings beats, the stock's beta of 0.64 indicates lower volatility than the broader market, which may appeal to conservative investors but could also mean the stock underperforms during strong market rallies.
The company's operations are concentrated in Belgium and selected Central and Eastern European markets, which may expose it to regional economic risks, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical uncertainties that could impact its financial performance.

KBCSY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KBC Group in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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.

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 Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like KBC Group less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for KBC Group is 2.14 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.28. Learn more on how KBCSY compares to other companies.

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KBC Group (KBCSY) Stock Forecast & Price Target