Bank of America Securities analyst Antonio Reale maintained a Hold rating on UBS Group AG (UBS – Research Report) today and set a price target of CHF33.00.
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Antonio Reale has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors that both support and challenge UBS Group AG’s financial performance. UBS reported a net profit of $770 million for the fourth quarter, surpassing both Bank of America’s estimate and the consensus. This positive outcome was largely driven by strong investment banking revenues and effective cost controls. However, there were notable underperformances in the Personal & Corporate Banking sector and softer net new asset inflows in Global Wealth Management.
Despite UBS’s impressive investment banking results and plans for significant share buybacks, which could enhance shareholder value, there are concerns about certain areas of their operations. The tangible book value per share slightly missed the consensus, and the net interest income in Personal & Corporate Banking is projected to decline. Additionally, UBS’s capital position, while strong, faces some headwinds from regulatory impacts. These mixed signals lead to a cautious outlook, justifying the Hold rating as UBS navigates these challenges and opportunities.
According to TipRanks, Reale is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 18.2% and a 60.61% success rate.
In another report released today, Deutsche Bank also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a CHF29.00 price target.