UBS Group redeems $750 million Tier 1 notes, shares in focus for analysts

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 11:09.

UBS Group (CH0244767585) intends to redeem $750 million of additional Tier 1 capital notes, according to recent market reports citing the bank’s plans for its capital structure. The Zurich-listed lender, a member of the Swiss Market Index, remains in focus for international investors as analysts update their views on the shares.

What the redemption move signals

MarketScreener cites UBS Group’s pending redemption of $750 million in Tier 1 capital notes, a form of hybrid capital that counts toward regulatory buffers for large banks. Such instruments, often AT1 securities, are a key element of capital planning for SMI constituents like UBS.

The planned redemption follows UBS’s recent activity in the bank debt markets, including the largest AT1 sale in five years when it re-entered the segment with fresh issuance. This sequence underlines how the group actively manages its capital stack as regulatory expectations for Swiss global banks remain stringent.

Analyst consensus on UBS shares

Consensus data on UBS Group compiled by MarketScreener shows the shares trading around 40.79 Swiss francs, with a gain of roughly 10.55 percent since the start of the year. Analysts track the stock’s performance on SIX Swiss Exchange as the group digests the integration of former Credit Suisse operations.

In recent days, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgraded UBS Group to Underperform while lifting its price target, highlighting mixed views on valuation and integration risk. Barclays maintained an Equalweight stance but boosted its target price, signaling a more balanced assessment of upside and execution challenges.

The business behind UBS Group

UBS Group’s core business centers on global wealth management, investment banking and asset management for affluent and institutional clients. The bank also operates a sizeable Swiss universal banking franchise, serving retail and corporate customers with lending, payments and advisory services.

Where the UBS Group stock trades

UBS Group shares (CH0244767585) trade on SIX Swiss Exchange, recently quoted around 40.79 Swiss francs in real-time estimates. The price reflects a year-to-date increase of over 10 percent as of the latest MarketScreener snapshot.

Disclaimer: This text is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. All data are based on sources cited and may change over time.