Rothschild & Co has initiated coverage on Kyivstar Group Ltd (KYIV) with a Buy rating, marking the firm's first assessment of the telecommunications company. Headquartered in Dubai, Kyivstar engages in mobile and fixed-line technologies, including 4G, big data, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and digital TV. The firm went public on August 15, 2025, and currently boasts a market capitalization of $2.7 billion.
The announcement highlights the firm's confidence in Kyivstar's growth prospects and overall investment merit. As of November 1, 2025, the analyst consensus for the company reflects a strong Buy sentiment, with 3 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, and 1 Hold ratings across 10 total assessments. This positive outlook is further supported by recent analyst actions, including a similar Buy initiation from New Street Research on August 26, 2025.
Kyivstar is scheduled to report its upcoming earnings on November 10, 2025, with an estimated EPS of $0.35 and revenue expectations of $290.5 million. The company reported an EPS of $0.33 for Q3 2025, falling short of the $0.35 estimate by 6.2%. Such decisions reflect a growing interest in the telecommunications sector, particularly in emerging markets.
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