Goldman Sachs maintains a Neutral rating on UBS Group after Q1'26 results beat profit consensus by 31%, leading to a raised 2026 buyback target of $4bn and a revised price target of SFr38.50.
Key Takeaways
- 1.UBS's Q1'26 results significantly exceeded expectations, with net profit beating company consensus by 31% due to strong revenue in Investment Banking and Wealth Management.
- 2.Goldman Sachs increased its 2026E share buyback estimate from $3bn to $4bn following the strong quarterly performance.
- 3.New Swiss ordinance changes present a lower capital headwind than previously estimated ($4bn net vs $11bn prior forecast).
Table of Contents
- UBS Group (UBSG.S)
- Ratios & Valuation
- Growth & Margins (%)
- Price Performance
- Income Statement ($ mn)
- Balance Sheet ($ mn)
- Exhibit 2: UBS estimate changes
- Investment Thesis and Key Risks
- Disclosure Appendix
- Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
- Global product; distributing entities
- General disclosures
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Authors
Chris HallamSofie PeterzensBenjamin Caven-Roberts
Securities
UBSG.S
Themes
Shareholder ReturnsRegulatory Capital RequirementsPost-Merger Integration
Regions
EuropeSwitzerland
