KB Financial Group Inc. Stock Down 4.07% Amidst Market Volatility

KB Financial Group Inc's stock price fell 4.07% on July 16, reaching an intraday low of $81.50 and recovering slightly to $82.09. The stock is 8.22% below its 52-week high and 76.99% above its 52-week low. Analysts forecast an average target price of $87.59, indicating a 6.70% upside from the current price. The estimated GF Value for KB Financial Group Inc in one year is $41.36, suggesting a downside of 49.62% from the current price.

KB Financial Group Inc (NYSE: KB) experienced a significant drop in its stock price on July 16, 2025, with shares gapping down prior to trading. The stock opened at $82.78, down from the previous close of $85.57, and traded as low as $81.50 before recovering to $82.09. This represents a 4.07% decrease in the stock's value.

The stock is currently trading at $81.71, with a volume of 47,564 shares. Analysts have forecast an average target price of $87.59, indicating a potential 6.70% upside from the current price. However, the estimated GF Value for KB Financial Group Inc in one year is $41.36, suggesting a downside of 49.62% from the current price.

Wall Street Zen upgraded KB Financial Group from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating on May 21st [1]. Despite the positive rating, the stock has seen substantial institutional trading activity. Banque Pictet & Cie SA lifted its stake by 56.8% in the second quarter, and Ballentine Partners LLC increased its holdings by 16.0% during the same period [1]. Pzena Investment Management LLC also increased its stake by 29.3% in the first quarter [2].

KB Financial Group reported its quarterly earnings on April 24th, with earnings per share (EPS) of $3.02, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $3.04. The company's return on equity was 9.76%, and net margin was 16.03%. Revenue for the quarter was $3.27 billion, compared to analyst estimates of $4.45 billion [1].

Institutional investors hold approximately 11.52% of KB Financial Group's stock, with hedge funds and other institutional investors making significant changes to their positions in the company [1]. Despite the recent drop in stock price, analysts expect KB Financial Group to post 8.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/kb-financial-group-nysekb-shares-gap-down-whats-next-2025-07-16/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-kb-financial-group-inc-nysekb-shares-purchased-by-pzena-investment-management-llc-2025-07-18/