DNB Bank ASA (DNBBY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$24.51 +0.02 (+0.08%)

As of 04/15/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

DNB Bank ASA - 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

Hold

Based on 3 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
1

Buy
1

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for DNB Bank ASA in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for DNBBY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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DNBBY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/16/24 to 4/16/25	1 Month Ago 3/17/24 to 3/17/25	3 Months Ago 1/17/24 to 1/16/25	1 Year Ago 4/17/23 to 4/16/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	N/A
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	N/A
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	N/A
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	N/A
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	N/A

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DNBBY 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.

DNBBY 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.

DNB Bank ASA Stock vs. The Competition

Type	DNB Bank ASA	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.00	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	38.27% Upside	26.14% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent DNBBY News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating
3/7/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Underweight ➝ Underweight
3/6/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight
10/11/2024	Citigroup 2 of 5 stars	S. Srivastava Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 01:52 AM ET.

Should I Buy DNB Bank ASA Stock? DNBBY 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 Monday, April 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these DNB Bank ASA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

DNB Bank ASA
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in DNB Bank ASA:

The stock price of DNB Bank ASA is currently $24.49, reflecting a recent increase of 2.2%, which may indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
DNB Bank ASA reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $0.74, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.62, showcasing the company's ability to generate profits effectively.
The company has a solid return on equity of 15.79%, indicating efficient management and profitability relative to shareholders' equity, which is attractive for investors seeking returns.
With a market capitalization of approximately $36.55 billion, DNB Bank ASA is a significant player in the financial services sector, providing stability and potential for growth in a competitive market.
The recent decline in short interest by 89.5% suggests that investor confidence is increasing, as fewer shares are being sold short, which can lead to upward price momentum.

DNB Bank ASA
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in DNB Bank ASA for these reasons:

The stock has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.57, which may indicate that the company is heavily reliant on debt financing, posing risks in times of economic downturn.
Despite recent positive performance, the stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.97, which could suggest that it is undervalued, but also raises concerns about future growth potential compared to peers.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with Morgan Stanley maintaining an "underweight" rating, which may reflect concerns about the company's future performance and market position.
The average trading volume has decreased, with only 79,288 shares traded recently compared to an average of 278,807, indicating potential liquidity issues that could affect trading dynamics.
Short interest increased significantly earlier in March, indicating that some investors may have been betting against the stock, which could signal underlying concerns about its future performance.

DNBBY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for DNB Bank ASA in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" DNBBY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in DNBBY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, DNB Bank ASA's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: DNB Bank ASA has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like DNB Bank ASA less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for DNB Bank ASA is Hold while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how DNBBY compares to other companies.

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This page (OTCMKTS:DNBBY) was last updated on 4/16/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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DNB Bank ASA (DNBBY) Stock Forecast & Price Target