KB Financial Group Overview - Pre-Earnings
KB Financial Group reports earnings tomorrow (April 24, 2026). The South Korean banking giant closed at $106.76 on April 22, up 6.3% over the past month but down 0.5% day-over-day.
| Metric | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $106.76 | +6.3% (1M) |
| Short Interest | 398,773 shares | -5.0% (1D) |
| SI % of Float | 2.72% | Low |
| Cost to Borrow | 0.41% | -28.7% (1W) |
| Utilization | 4.65% | Very low |
| Days to Cover |
| 2.67 |
| Minimal |
| Put/Call Ratio | 0.62 | Bullish sentiment |
| ORTEX Short Score | 28.5/100 | Low short risk |
Short interest dropped sharply in recent sessions, falling from 440,694 shares on April 16 to 398,773 shares on April 21 - a decline of over 41,000 shares. This represents a -5% daily drop and suggests shorts are covering positions ahead of the earnings release.
Cost to borrow fell to 0.41%, down from 0.58% a week ago. The low CTB and minimal 4.65% utilization indicate abundant shares available for shorting and minimal borrowing pressure.
The put/call ratio of 0.62 sits below the 20-day mean of 0.69, indicating relatively bullish options positioning. The PCR z-score of -1.95 suggests calls are outpacing puts more than usual - a constructive signal heading into earnings.
The stock gained 6.3% over the past month after being relatively flat through late March. The recent price strength combined with short covering and bullish options activity suggests positive sentiment ahead of the Q1 2026 earnings report.
KB Financial operates in the diversified banks sector and has no ORTEX analyst coverage currently reflected in the system.
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