KB Financial Group ADR

KB Financial reported a Q1 2026 net profit of KRW 1,892.4 billion (+11.5% year/year), driven by record non‑interest income and a 45.5% increase in net fee income to KRW 1,359.3 billion. Non‑bank subsidiaries contributed a historically high 43% to group earnings, while return on equity rose to 13.94% and adjusted ROE to 14.65%. The bank maintained solid asset quality (NPL ratio 0.73%) and a robust capital position (CET1 13.63%), but continues an aggressive shareholder return program featuring substantial share buybacks and dividends. Risks include potential cyclicality in capital markets activities that could pressure fee‑based income. » Mere på de.investing.com

KB Financial reported a Q1 2026 net profit increase of 11.5% to 1,892.4 Bio. KRW and beat EPS expectations with $3.41. The result was driven by a historic rise in non-interest income (+27.8%) and strong capital markets activity. The group announced extensive capital returns, including the cancellation of 14.26 million own shares and an additional buyback program of 1.2 Bio. KRW, raised the quarterly dividend by 25.3% and maintains a robust CET1 ratio of 13.63%. » Mere på de.investing.com

KB Financial Group has filed the audited consolidated and separate financial statements of its wholly owned subsidiary Kookmin Bank for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. The reports were prepared by Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers in accordance with IFRS as adopted in the Republic of Korea and were attached as English translations to SEC Form 6-K. The financial statements remain subject to approval by Kookmin Bank’s shareholders and may be amended. » Mere på de.investing.com