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Berner Kantonalbank AG (BEKN) Price & Analysis

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BEKN Stock Chart & Stats

CHF368.00
-CHF2.00(-0.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
CHF368.00
-CHF2.00(-0.54%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
ProfitabilityBEKB's consistently solid net margins and steady-to-increasing net income indicate an established earnings base. This supports recurring profitability and internal capital generation, helping the bank sustain client services and absorb normal business fluctuations over the next several quarters.
Revenue ImprovementMeaningful revenue improvement, particularly the strong 2025 increase, signals renewed business activity across the bank's existing franchise. If maintained, stronger top-line performance can support earnings resilience and provide capacity to invest in customer relationships and core services.
Capital BaseGradual equity growth alongside a stable 5.7%-6.1% ROE points to consistent capital accumulation and shareholder returns. This provides a strengthening capital base for a regulated bank, although the returns are steady rather than exceptional and do not indicate unusually high profitability.
Bears Say
LeverageDebt-to-equity of roughly 2.7x-3.3x and a higher total-debt trend leave BEKB structurally leveraged. Although the balance sheet is described as stable, leverage can constrain financial flexibility and make future growth or shock absorption more dependent on balance-sheet capacity.
Cash-Flow VolatilityOperating cash flow has swung from negative in 2021 to sharply positive later, while 2024-2025 coverage and conversion fields are very low or zero. These inconsistencies reduce confidence that reported earnings will translate predictably into cash available for reinvestment or distributions.
Operating ConsistencyInconsistent operating-profitability measures, including negative operating margins in 2023-2024 despite positive earnings, raise questions about the quality and comparability of operating results. That weakens confidence in recurring operating performance and makes near-term earnings durability harder to assess.

BEKN FAQ

What was Berner Kantonalbank AG’s price range in the past 12 months?
Berner Kantonalbank AG lowest stock price was CHF259.50 and its highest was CHF440.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Berner Kantonalbank AG’s market cap?
    Berner Kantonalbank AG’s market cap is CHF4.07B.
      When is Berner Kantonalbank AG’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Berner Kantonalbank AG’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 04, 2027 which is in 96 days.
        How were Berner Kantonalbank AG’s earnings last quarter?
        Berner Kantonalbank AG released its earnings results on Aug 12, 2026. The company reported CHF8.929 earnings per share for the quarter.
          Is Berner Kantonalbank AG overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Berner Kantonalbank AG’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Berner Kantonalbank AG pay dividends?
            Berner Kantonalbank AG pays a Annually dividend of CHF10.8 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.45%. See more information on Berner Kantonalbank AG dividends here
              What is Berner Kantonalbank AG’s EPS estimate?
              Berner Kantonalbank AG’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Berner Kantonalbank AG have?
              Berner Kantonalbank AG has 9,320,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Berner Kantonalbank AG’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Berner Kantonalbank AG reported an EPS of CHF8.929 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.541%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Berner Kantonalbank AG?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:BEKN
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Berner Kantonalbank AG

                    Berner Kantonalbank AG, a prominent cantonal bank operating in Switzerland, delivers a comprehensive array of banking and financial solutions to both private individuals and corporate entities across the country. Its extensive product suite includes various savings accounts, such as investment, shareholder, youth, education, and SME options, alongside diverse transactional accounts like deposit, current, rental, payment, pension, and client funds accounts. The bank also provides clients with a selection of bank and credit cards. A significant part of its offering involves financing and lending, encompassing mortgages, general financing products, and specialized funding for businesses, investments, and real estate, complemented by safeguards and guarantees. Its robust asset management services provide strategic consulting, portfolio optimization and simulation, investment advisory, access to various investment funds, and detailed securities accounting. Furthermore, the institution actively engages in trading financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, derivatives, currencies, and money market instruments. Established in 1834, initially known as Kantonalbank von Bern, the company adopted its current name, Berner Kantonalbank AG, in 1991. Headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, it serves its clientele through a network of 60 branches.

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