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AU · rank #3 · 2026-10-19

PKO

GPW · PLN · $37.70B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy7.9strength 7.9 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.226
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.06
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
3
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $118.39
+0.9%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
-6.62%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
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Gross margin TTM+100.0%
52w high$125.58
Market cap (USD)$37.70B

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Summary

PKO BP is Poland's largest retail and corporate bank, commanding 25%+ loan market share with a dominant deposit franchise and digital distribution network.

Rationale

100% analyst revision agreement, net 3 upgrades in 30 days, and a 6.2% EPS lift over 30 days confirm broad, accelerating consensus re-rating toward an 87.5% implied upside — a textbook analyst_upside setup in a large-cap, liquid name with a near-term catalyst (Q3 results November 5).

Material risks

  • 1Interest rate sensitivity is the primary thesis-breaker — a 100bp rate cut reduces annual NII by PLN 739 million, and any Polish rate-cutting cycle would directly compress the earnings base underpinning the consensus upgrades.
  • 2Ongoing CHF-mortgage litigation and the five non-final KNF fines (PLN 47.5 million, subject to appeal) could trigger incremental provisions that erode the record profitability driving analyst enthusiasm.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
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Claude
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Gemini
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