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May 11, 2026

Updating Estimates Post Q1 26

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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