Live Stock Price (NYSE: KB)
$115.37
-1.37 (-1.17%)
Previous close: July 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market (July 10, 2026): $123.34 +7.92 (+6.87%)
As of ~5:29 AM EDT
Day's Range
$114.81 – $116.08
52-Week Range
$76.31 – $119.71
Volume (July 9)
228,164 (Avg: 256,004)
Data Limitation: Stock prices are time-sensitive and fluctuate rapidly. The figures above are sourced from Yahoo Finance as of the latest available crawl (July 10, 2026). Pre-market data is indicative only and not guaranteed. For real-time quotes, visit official exchanges or platforms like Yahoo Finance.
Key Stats (as of latest data):
- Forward Dividend & Yield: $3.14 (2.69%)
- PE Ratio (TTM): 11.22
- EPS (TTM): $10.28
- 1-Year Analyst Target Estimate: $138.08
- Earnings Date: July 23, 2026
Stock Performance
Trailing Total Returns (as of July 10, 2026)
| Period |
KB (USD ADR) |
KOSPI Composite Index |
Interpretation |
| YTD |
+33.53% |
+77.40% to +80.49% |
Underperformed broader Korean market in 2026 YTD |
| 1-Year |
+37.37% |
+134.85% to +138.95% |
Lagged KOSPI significantly over the past year |
| 3-Year |
+248.58% |
+196.58% to +201.75% |
Strongly outperformed benchmark over 3 years |
| 5-Year |
+203.53% |
+132.32% |
Significant outperformance over longer term |
Uncertainty Note: Returns include dividends where applicable but are trailing and subject to market conditions. Historical performance does not guarantee future results. KOSPI benchmarks sourced from Yahoo Finance comparisons.
52-Week & Recent Highlights
- 52-week low: $76.31 | High: $119.71 (recent data shows intraday highs near $124.34 in some reports)
- Hit new 12-month highs in early July 2026 amid positive momentum.
- Strong recovery from 2025 lows, with annual % change in 2025 reported around +56.54% in some historical summaries.
Company Overview
Fact: KB Financial Group Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, operating primarily through subsidiaries in banking, securities, insurance, asset management, and consumer finance.
Core Business Segments
- Commercial & retail banking (via KB Kookmin Bank)
- Securities & brokerage (KB Securities)
- Life & non-life insurance (KB Insurance, Prudential Life Korea)
- Credit cards & consumer finance
- Asset management, trust, and real estate services
- International operations (Indonesia, China, Cambodia, US, UK, etc.)
Key Metrics (TTM / Latest)
| Revenue (TTM) | KRW 16.48T (~$12B+ USD equiv.) |
| Net Income (TTM) | KRW 5.83T |
| Profit Margin | 36.58% |
| ROE (TTM) | 9.99% |
| Total Assets | ~KRW 500T+ range (historical) |
Interpretation: As one of South Korea's "Big 4" financial groups (alongside Shinhan, Hana, Woori), KB benefits from scale, cross-selling opportunities, and a dominant domestic position, though it faces regulatory pressures and economic sensitivity in Korea.
Company History
Fact vs. Interpretation: Dates and events below are factual from company and Wikipedia sources. Growth narrative is interpretive based on acquisitions.
- 1963–1967: Origins in Kookmin Bank (founded ~1963/1964) and Housing & Commercial Bank (1967) — focused on retail and housing finance.
- 2001: Merger of Kookmin Bank and Housing & Commercial Bank.
- September 29, 2008: Established as a financial holding company to expand non-banking operations.
- 2015: Acquired LIG Insurance (renamed KB Insurance).
- 2016: Acquired Hyundai Securities; merged with KB Investment & Securities to form KB Securities.
- 2020: Acquired 100% of Prudential Financial's South Korean life insurance unit for ~KRW 2.3 trillion.
- 2021: Acquired majority stake in Indonesia's Bank Bukopin (renamed KB Bukopin).
- 2025: Reported strong combined group profits; KB posted ~15.1% net profit growth to KRW 5.84 trillion.
- 2026: Broke above book value; continued focus on digital transformation and non-banking diversification.
Links for more: Wikipedia | Official Company History
Recent News & Developments (as of July 2026)
Why KB Financial (KB) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now — Zacks (1 day ago)
Highlights attractive yield and payout stability.
KB Financial Group (KB) Hits New 12-Month High — MarketBeat (July 10, 2026)
Momentum driven by earnings strength and expansion plans.
Strong Shareholder Returns & Q1 2026 Earnings Highlights — GuruFocus / MarketBeat (recent)
Robust profit growth and capital return focus.
Annual Report Filing (20-F) & FY2025 Performance — PR Newswire / Insider Monkey (2–3 months ago)
Clean audit and 15.1% profit growth reported.
More coverage on Yahoo Finance News and Seeking Alpha.
Peer Comparison (Recent Prices)
| Company |
Ticker |
Recent Price |
Market Cap |
Notes |
| KB Financial Group |
KB |
$115.37 |
$40.92B |
Largest by assets in Korea |
| Shinhan Financial |
SHG |
$70.58 |
$33.23B |
Major peer |
| Woori Financial |
WF |
$61.60 |
$14.94B |
Smaller scale |
Prices approximate and time-sensitive; KRX primary listings (e.g., 105560.KS) trade in KRW.
Additional Resources
Overall Data Limitations & Assumptions: All information is aggregated from publicly available web sources (Yahoo Finance, Wikipedia, company site) as of July 10, 2026 crawls. Live prices are not real-time. Financial figures may use approximate USD conversions. This is not investment advice; consult professional advisors and verify with primary sources. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Uncertainties include geopolitical/economic factors affecting Korean banks and currency fluctuations (KRW/USD).