KBC Group stock tracks an 18.34 percent 2026 gain

KBC Group stock stood at EUR 131.65 in Euronext Brussels trading on September 24, 2026, marking an 18.34 percent gain since January 1. The bank is also preparing a legal merger of 365.bank and CSOB on November 1, 2026, as Zonebourse reported on September 23, 2026.

Merger date brings a clear milestone

The planned transaction puts November 1, 2026, on the calendar for KBC's Belgian banking structure. The legal combination of 365.bank and CSOB is a concrete operating event, while the share price retains an 18.34 percent year-to-date increase.

The market value also places the current quote below the EUR 155.00 target set by Jefferies. Investing.com reported the Buy rating and target on September 16, 2026.

Second quarter delivered EUR 1.152 billion

KBC reported second-quarter net profit of EUR 1.152 billion and return on tangible equity of 18 percent, according to Investing.com. The combination of double-digit shareholder returns and a high quarterly profit gives the stock a stronger earnings anchor than a price chart alone.

A separate September 17, 2026, report put quarterly revenue at EUR 6.77 billion and net profit at EUR 1.15 billion. The Globe and Mail also reported Morgan Stanley's Hold rating and EUR 156.00 price target.

EUR 131.65 remains the reference quote

KBC Group stock stood at EUR 131.65 on Euronext Brussels on September 24, 2026. The 18.34 percent year-to-date gain, the November 1 merger date and the EUR 155.00 Jefferies target give investors three measurable reference points for assessing the shares.