KBC Group (KBCSY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$45.91 -1.55 (-3.27%)

As of 03/10/2025 03:52 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

Strong Buy

Based on 2 Analyst Ratings

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

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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KBCSY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/11/24 to 3/11/25	1 Month Ago 2/10/24 to 2/9/25	3 Months Ago 12/12/23 to 12/11/24	1 Year Ago 3/12/23 to 3/11/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	N/A	N/A	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	N/A	N/A	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	N/A	N/A	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	N/A	N/A	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	Strong Buy	N/A	N/A	Hold

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KBCSY Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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	3.50	2.52	2.53
Consensus Rating	Strong Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	34.74% Upside	18.49% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent KBCSY 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	Overweight ➝ Overweight
2/17/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	S. Moran-Smyth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/20/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

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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 Sunday, March 9, 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:

KBC Group NV recently reported earnings of $1.47 per share, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.26 by $0.21. This strong performance indicates robust financial health and effective management.
The company achieved a revenue of $3.13 billion for the quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.96 billion, showcasing its ability to generate higher sales than anticipated.
With a current stock price of $42.56, KBC Group NV is trading near its 12-month high of $43.25, suggesting strong market confidence and potential for further appreciation.
KBC Group NV has a solid return on equity of 14.40%, which reflects its efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity, making it an attractive option for investors seeking returns.
Barclays recently upgraded KBC Group NV from a "hold" to a "strong-buy" rating, indicating positive sentiment from analysts and potential for stock price growth.

KBC Group
Bear Case

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

The stock has a relatively high P/E ratio of 9.46, which may suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
Despite recent growth in short interest by 10.7%, indicating some investors are betting against the stock, which could signal underlying concerns about its future performance.
KBC Group NV's net margin of 13.32% is lower than some competitors, which may indicate less efficiency in converting revenue into profit, raising concerns for profit-focused investors.
The stock's beta of 1.12 suggests it is more volatile than the market, which could lead to larger price swings and increased risk for investors.
Trading volume has been inconsistent, with recent volumes lower than average, which may indicate reduced investor interest and liquidity issues.

KBCSY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KBC Group in the last year. There is currently 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "strong buy" KBCSY shares.
: According to analysts, KBC Group's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, KBC Group's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: KBC Group has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like KBC Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for KBC Group is Strong Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how KBCSY compares to other companies.

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This page (OTCMKTS:KBCSY) was last updated on 3/11/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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KBC Group (KBCSY) Stock Forecast & Price Target