UBS Group AG $UBS Shares Bought by Ninety One UK Ltd

Ninety One UK Ltd grew its position in UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) by 4.7% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 7,469,509 shares of the bank’s stock after buying an additional 336,264 shares during the period. Ninety One UK Ltd’s holdings in UBS Group were worth $360,437,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Ninety One North America Inc. bought a new position in UBS Group during the third quarter worth $5,674,000. Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in UBS Group during the third quarter valued at $220,000. Mather Group LLC. grew its holdings in UBS Group by 10.9% during the 3rd quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 9,947 shares of the bank’s stock worth $479,000 after acquiring an additional 980 shares during the period. Focus Financial Network Inc. bought a new position in shares of UBS Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $276,000. Finally, Madson Wealth Advisors Inc bought a new position in shares of UBS Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $241,000.

UBS Group Price Performance

Shares of UBS Group stock traded up $0.49 during trading on Thursday, reaching $47.64. 1,033,009 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,272,637. UBS Group AG has a 1-year low of $36.29 and a 1-year high of $55.99. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $51.77 and a 200-day moving average price of $48.84. The firm has a market capitalization of $148.84 billion, a PE ratio of 16.18, a P/E/G ratio of 0.72 and a beta of 1.21.

UBS Group (NYSE:UBS) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The bank reported $0.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.90 by ($0.03). The company had revenue of $13.35 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $13.40 billion. UBS Group had a return on equity of 10.50% and a net margin of 13.10%. The firm’s revenue was up 13.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.72 earnings per share. Equities research analysts expect that UBS Group AG will post 3.59 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting UBS Group

Here are the key news stories impacting UBS Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Switzerland’s top court upheld the decision to deny bonuses to some Credit Suisse bankers following UBS’s takeover, potentially limiting UBS’s compensation-related costs and legal exposure. Credit Suisse bankers denied bonuses stripped after UBS takeover
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS is reportedly evaluating whether to move its headquarters from Switzerland if lawmakers impose tougher capital rules. The possibility could give the bank leverage in negotiations and improve strategic flexibility, but relocation would be costly, complex and politically sensitive. UBS weighs moving headquarters from Switzerland if capital rules tighten
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS forecasts that the Federal Reserve will extend its tightening cycle with a March rate increase after an inflation surprise. Higher rates could support net interest income, although they may also weigh on markets, deal activity and wealth-management assets. UBS extends Fed tightening cycle forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS executed an off-market repurchase of 2.64 million Glencore shares. The transaction appears routine and is unlikely to materially change UBS’s earnings outlook. Glencore cancels shares in buyback from UBS
• Negative Sentiment: Swiss lawmakers backed a fee on UBS for access to a public liquidity backstop, adding a potential cost as regulators continue seeking safeguards after the Credit Suisse rescue. Swiss committee backs fee on UBS liquidity backstop
• Negative Sentiment: BNP Paribas hired dealmakers from UBS to expand its U.K. mergers-and-acquisitions advisory business, signaling competitive pressure and possible talent losses. BNP Paribas hires UBS dealmakers
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group made marginal reductions to its FY2026 and FY2027 EPS forecasts for UBS, reinforcing modest pressure on earnings expectations.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on UBS shares. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgraded UBS Group from a “hold” rating to a “moderate sell” rating in a research note on Friday, June 19th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating on shares of UBS Group in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Bank of America reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of UBS Group in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. Zacks Research raised UBS Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, October 2nd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of UBS Group in a report on Monday, September 28th. One investment 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’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $60.30.

UBS Group 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.