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KYIV Stock Forecast: Kyivstar Group Ltd. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 24 Aug 2026
$13
+0.91% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Kyivstar Group Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $18 — +35.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 51 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$3.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
51 / 100
Median analyst target
$18
Analysts covering
8
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.9%
1M
−0.2%
YTD
+3.0%
1Y
−0.6%
From 52W high
−17.3%
From 52W low
+43.3%
$9
$16
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KYIV stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Kyivstar Group Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
51 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
79
Quality
75
Revisions
64
Momentum
60
Growth
57
Accruals
55
Size
31
Volatility
28
Issuance
3

Value (79): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Issuance (3): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

KYIV stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KYIV, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$12$14$16$18$20Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KYIVHigh $20Median $18Low $15

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says8 analysts
7 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $15Median $18High $20

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +35.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
5 June 2026Morgan StanleyInitiatesEqual-Weight$17
8 Apr 2026BarclaysInitiatesOverweight—
27 Mar 2026BenchmarkInitiatesBuy—
24 Dec 2025Cantor FitzgeraldAssumesOverweight$17
21 Oct 2025Cantor FitzgeraldInitiatesOverweight—
25 Sept 2025Northland Capital MarketsInitiatesOutperform—
24 Sept 2025OppenheimerInitiatesOutperform—
15 Sept 2025Rothschild & CoInitiatesBuy—
26 Aug 2025New Street ResearchInitiatesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KYIV appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

KYIV analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.3%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Kyivstar Group Ltd. (KYIV) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
19.2×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.4×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Price / book
2.2×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
5.1×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
19.4%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−6.1%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Gross margin
88.8%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Operating margin
36.6%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Net margin
12.5%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
12.3%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Return on assets
14.1%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

KYIV vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelTelecom Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KYIVKyivstar Group Ltd.$3.1B
51
ADArray Digital Infrastructure, Inc.$3.1B
73
LBTYKLiberty Global Ltd.$3.5B
39
TDSTelephone & Data Systems, Inc.$3.6B
48
LBRDKLiberty Broadband Corp.$5.2B
—
IRDMIridium Communications, Inc.$5.2B
78
ATEXAnterix, Inc.$1.7B
66

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Kyivstar Group Ltd. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest KYIV news & analysis

Kyivstar Q2 Earnings: A New Entry Point Might Have Emerged

Seeking Alpha · 10 Aug 2026positive

Kyivstar Group reported another strong Q2 with robust digitalisation and sustainable profit margins, while raising full-year guidance for both revenue and EBITDA. CapEx intensity remains high due to expansion of an in-house energy portfolio, and the FX translation impact was subdued, with strategic initiatives such as Starlink direct-to-cell gaining prominence.

Why it matters — The improved full-year guidance and continued momentum in digitalisation and strategic initiatives signal sustained operational strength for Kyivstar investors.

Kyivstar Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 31 July 2026positive

Kyivstar Group reported Q2 revenue of $339 million, a 19% year-over-year increase, driven by growth in telecom operations and its digital ecosystem. The company raised its full-year outlook for the second time.

Why it matters — The revenue beat and second upward revision to full-year guidance signal accelerating operational momentum for the telecom and digital-services business.

Kyivstar Reports 2Q26 Results

GlobeNewsWire · 31 July 2026positive

Kyivstar reported its 2Q26 results, highlighted by an 83.0% increase in digital revenue. The company also raised its full-year 2026 revenue and EBITDA outlook.

Why it matters — The stronger-than-expected digital revenue growth and upward revision of financial guidance signal improving operational momentum for Kyivstar.

Kyivstar Opens New York Office at Rockefeller Center, Deepening Connection to U.S. Investors and International Partners

GlobeNewsWire · 29 July 2026positive

Kyivstar Group Ltd. has opened a new office at Rockefeller Center in New York City, establishing a dedicated investor relations presence in the U.S. and becoming the first Ukrainian company listed on a U.S. stock exchange to do so.

Why it matters — The office deepens Kyivstar's connection to U.S. investors and international partners, which could support greater engagement and visibility for the company in global markets.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KYIV stock

What is the KYIV stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Kyivstar Group Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $18, with estimates ranging from $15 to $20. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KYIV stock a buy right now?

Of the 8 analysts covering Kyivstar Group Ltd., 7 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Kyivstar Group Ltd. 51 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KYIV?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Kyivstar Group Ltd. ranks 51 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (79 of 100).

Will KYIV stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +35.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kyivstar Group Ltd. 51 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KYIV stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Kyivstar Group Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KYIV are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $15 to $20 over the next 12 months.

How has KYIV stock performed over the past year?

Kyivstar Group Ltd. returned -0.6% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Kyivstar Group Ltd. do?

Kyivstar Group Ltd. is a holding company in the telecom services industry that manages the Kyivstar group of companies, recognized as Ukraine’s leading digital operator.

What is the latest news on KYIV?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 10 Aug 2026): "Kyivstar Q2 Earnings: A New Entry Point Might Have Emerged". Kyivstar Group reported another strong Q2 with robust digitalisation and sustainable profit margins, while raising full-year guidance for both revenue and EBITDA. CapEx intensity remains high due to expansion of an in-house energy portfolio, and the FX translation impact was subdued, with strategic initiatives such as Starlink direct-to-cell gaining prominence.

Company

About Kyivstar Group Ltd.

Kyivstar Group Ltd. is a holding company in the telecom services industry that manages the Kyivstar group of companies, recognized as Ukraine’s leading digital operator. It provides a comprehensive range of mobile and fixed-line voice, messaging, and data services, including 4G LTE connectivity, home internet, and digital TV, serving millions of subscribers across urban and rural areas in Ukraine. The company extends beyond traditional telecommunications with digital services such as ride-hailing via Uklon, e-health through Helsi, and enterprise solutions encompassing Big Data, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Kyivstar Group Ltd. also partners in innovative projects like Starlink Direct to Cell for satellite messaging in coverage gaps, 5G pilot zones, and the development of a national Ukrainian large language model using Google’s Gemma. To ensure service resilience amid energy challenges, it invests in solar power generation and equips networks with batteries and generators. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Kyivstar Group Ltd. plays a pivotal role in Ukraine’s digital transformation and connectivity infrastructure.

CEO Mr. Oleksandr Komarov · 5,667 employees · United Arab Emirates · https://investors.kyivstar.ua