UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS – Get Free Report) has received a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the eleven ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating, four have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price target among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $60.30.
Several equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of UBS Group in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Barclays raised shares of UBS Group from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, April 20th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of UBS Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Wall Street Zen raised UBS Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated an “underweight” rating on shares of UBS Group in a report on Thursday, July 2nd.
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UBS Group Price Performance
UBS Group (NYSE:UBS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The bank reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.85 by $0.09. UBS Group had a net margin of 12.66% and a return on equity of 10.05%. The business had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $13.16 billion. On average, equities analysts anticipate that UBS Group will post 3.51 EPS for the current year.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On UBS Group
Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Whipplewood Advisors LLC bought a new stake in UBS Group in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $25,000. MidFirst Bank acquired a new position in shares of UBS Group during the 4th quarter worth $30,000. Navalign LLC acquired a new stake in UBS Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Robinswood Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of UBS Group during the first quarter worth $31,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of UBS Group by 118.4% during the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 821 shares of the bank’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 445 shares in the last quarter.
UBS Group News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting UBS Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Erste Group Bank lifted its FY2026 and FY2027 earnings estimates for UBS Group AG, reinforcing expectations that the bank can meet or slightly exceed current profit forecasts. UBS analyst estimate update
- Positive Sentiment: UBS continues to draw attention for business expansion efforts, including commentary on a push into the U.S. market and a comeback in Japan debt underwriting, which could support longer-term revenue growth. UBS tries to crack the American market at last
- Neutral Sentiment: UBS AG announced the redemption of seven exchange-traded notes, a normal product-level action that should have limited impact on overall earnings. UBS Announces Redemption of Seven ETNs
- Neutral Sentiment: UBS Asset Management’s Kevin Zhao is planning to short U.S. Treasuries, a macro trade that reflects the firm’s market view more than UBS Group’s direct fundamentals. UBS AM’s Zhao Sours on Treasuries as US Growth Outpaces Europe
- Negative Sentiment: One report said UBS stock may look pricey after its strong five-year rally, which could temper enthusiasm even after recent gains. UBS Stock Looks Pricey Following Its 251% Five Year Run
About UBS Group
UBS Group AG is a Swiss multinational financial services firm that provides a broad range of banking and capital markets services to private, institutional and corporate clients. Headquartered in Zurich, UBS operates as a universal bank with a primary focus on wealth management, asset management, investment banking and retail and commercial banking in Switzerland. The firm serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, pension funds, corporations and institutional investors through a global network of offices.
Key business activities include global wealth management—offering financial planning, investment advisory, discretionary portfolio management and custody services—alongside asset management products for institutional and retail investors.
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