UBS Group Stock Earnings Estimates Cut by Erste Group Bank

UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) – Equities researchers at Erste Group Bank decreased their FY2026 earnings estimates for UBS Group in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, October 8th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now forecasts that the bank will earn $3.66 per share for the year, down from their previous forecast of $3.67. The consensus estimate for UBS Group’s current full-year earnings is $3.59 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for UBS Group’s FY2027 earnings at $4.29 EPS.

UBS has been the subject of a number of other reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of UBS Group in a report on Monday, June 29th. Wall Street Zen lowered UBS Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, July 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “buy” rating on shares of UBS Group in a research note on Wednesday, September 23rd. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of UBS Group in a report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of UBS Group in a research note on Friday, July 31st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, UBS Group currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $60.30.

UBS Group Stock Up 0.2%

UBS stock opened at $47.90 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $149.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.26, a PEG ratio of 0.72 and a beta of 1.21. UBS Group has a 12-month low of $36.29 and a 12-month high of $55.99. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $51.90 and its 200 day simple moving average is $48.77.

UBS Group (NYSE:UBS) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The bank reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.90 by ($0.03). UBS Group had a return on equity of 10.50% and a net margin of 13.10%. The firm had revenue of $13.35 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $13.40 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.72 EPS. UBS Group’s quarterly revenue was up 13.2% on a year-over-year basis.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On UBS Group

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Madson Wealth Advisors Inc bought a new stake in UBS Group in the third quarter worth about $241,000. Avior Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in UBS Group in the third quarter valued at about $405,000. Systrade AG grew its position in shares of UBS Group by 12.4% during the 3rd quarter. Systrade AG now owns 705,200 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $33,941,000 after acquiring an additional 77,900 shares during the period. Wedmont Private Capital bought a new position in shares of UBS Group during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $402,000. Finally, Athena Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of UBS Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $399,000.

UBS Group Company Profile

UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) is a Switzerland-based global financial services company serving private, institutional and corporate clients. Its principal businesses include wealth management, asset management, investment banking, and personal and corporate banking in Switzerland.

Through its wealth management business, UBS provides investment advice, portfolio management, lending, estate planning and other financial solutions to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.