# Kyivstar Group Ltd. (KYIV)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/KYIV · data as of 2026-10-29 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Kyivstar Group Ltd. (KYIV), nexqual.com/KYIV" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 13.19 (-1.05% on the day) · last close of Oct 29, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 13.33 · day 13.05–13.44 · 52w 9.29–16.55 · market cap $3.05B · NMS

## Key facts
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 18.77 (range 14.73–25.71).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -1.0% vs S&P 500 +14.8%; 5Y +32.3% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-06, EPS estimate USD 15.69, revenue estimate $334M. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-11-06
- Dividend: KYIV paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
- Short interest: 4.93% of float (as of 2026-10-15), 4.2 days to cover.

## Analysts
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 18.77 (low 14.73, high 25.71).

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2024-12-02) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -1.0% | +32.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.8% | +79.1% |
| Per year | -1.0% | +15.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 49.2% | 39.8% |
| Max drawdown | -38.2% (Dec 2025→Mar 2026) | -33.0% (Dec 2025→Mar 2026) |

## Dividends
KYIV paid no cash dividend in the last five years.

## Short interest
1,836,892 shares sold short, 4.93% of the float, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 1,944,576 shares (-5.5%). Days to cover: 4.2 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).

## Peers (Telecom Services)
SKM (SK Telecom Co., Ltd.) USD 31.12 -2.20% · TIGO (Millicom International Cellular) USD 79.9 +0.30% · TU (Telus Corporation) USD 8.67 +1.40% · CHTR (Charter Communications, Inc.) USD 109 +3.43% · RCI (Rogers Communication, Inc.) USD 31.47 +0.54% · VIV (Telefonica Brasil S.A.) USD 11.44 +0.18%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/KYIV · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Supply chain and relationships (SEC annual reports)


Other companies that name KYIV in their own reports (relationship from KYIV's side):

| Relationship | Company | Their filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | VEON Ltd. (VEON) | 20-F 2026-03-16 | "** On August 14, 2025, pursuant to a Business Combination Agreement with Cohen Circle Acquisition Corp. I (the "BCA"), VEON Amsterdam B.V. ("VEON Amsterdam") sold the post‑Demerger VEON Holdings (cons…" |

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $15.69 | $15.67 | +0.2% | $333.7M | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $15.54 | $15.37 | +1.1% | $336.8M | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $64.87 | $63.52 | +2.1% | $1.34B | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $76.82 | $75.07 | +2.3% | $1.44B | 4 |

## Earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $14.55 | $15.55 | Miss −6.4% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $15.61 | $14.52 | Beat +7.5% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $16.35 | $13.57 | Beat +20.5% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $13.87 | $14.39 | Miss −3.6% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).

## Recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 27, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2062440/000162828026067748/0001628280-26-067748-index.htm |
| 2026-07-31 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Jun 30, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2062440/000162828026051207/0001628280-26-051207-index.htm |
| 2026-07-31 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Jul 31, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2062440/000162828026051205/0001628280-26-051205-index.htm |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed.