# ING Group financial performance and stock outlook

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ing-group-financial-performance-and-stock-outlook
> Updated: 2026-09-09T13:50:42.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

ING Group has demonstrated positive financial momentum following a second-quarter earnings report that exceeded market expectations, with earnings per share reaching $0.79 against a $0.75 consensus. This performance, supported by increased deposits and higher customer numbers, allowed the bank's shares to rise above their 200-day moving average.

Following these results, JPMorgan added ING Groep to its list of preferred banking stocks. Analysts highlighted the bank’s attractive price-to-earnings ratio and projected a return on equity of 19 percent by 2028. The investment bank noted that ING is achieving profitable growth in Dutch and German retail markets, suggesting that investors may have underestimated the potential for rising net interest margins through 2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: ING Groep added to JPMorgan preferred banking stocks list

JPMorgan has added ING Groep to its list of preferred banking stocks, citing strong retail growth in the Netherlands and Germany and undervalued potential for interest income gains.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ing-groep-added-to-jpmorgan-preferred-banking-stocks-list

### 2026-08-25: ING Group shares rise above 200-day moving average

ING Group shares rose above their 200-day moving average following second-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates, driven by higher interest income and increased customer deposits.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ing-group-shares-rise-above-200-day-moving-average

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