ING Groep stock gains ahead of H1 2026 earnings update

Published on 09/11/2026 at 11:53 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

ING Groep stock traded around EUR 32.00 on Euronext Amsterdam on September 9, 2026, after strong Q2 2026 earnings with net result of EUR 1,947 million. Analysts see continued revenue and EPS growth in 2026 based on current consensus estimates.

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ING Groep stock (ISIN NL0011821202) is trading close to recent levels around EUR 32.00 on Euronext Amsterdam as investors position ahead of the upcoming H1 2026 earnings update scheduled for September 15, 2026, following a strong Q2 2026 net result of EUR 1,947 million reported at the end of July 2026.

Upcoming H1 2026 figures in focus

According to IT-Boltwise, ING plans to release its H1 2026 results on September 15, 2026, a date that many short-term traders are watching as management will update its view on growth and guidance.

The same report notes that ahead of this date, investors are testing expectations between trading days, with a particular focus on whether the bank can build on the Q2 2026 performance and confirm medium term targets for lending growth and fee income.

Strong Q2 2026 results and consensus backdrop

As MarketBeat highlights, ING posted a Q2 2026 net result of EUR 1,947 million, underlining accelerated growth in its customer base and customer balances compared with previous periods as of July 31, 2026.

According to the same MarketBeat overview, ING Group reported earnings per share of USD 0.79 for that quarter, beating the consensus estimate of USD 0.75 by USD 0.04, which points to an earnings surprise of about 5.3 percent for Q2 2026 against analyst expectations.

Analyst estimates compiled by Yahoo Finance indicate that for the current year 2026, the average revenue forecast for ING Groep stands at EUR 24.6 billion, compared with a year ago revenue base of around EUR 24.14 billion, suggesting expected top line growth of roughly 1.9 percent year on year.

The same analyst table shows that the average 2026 earnings per share estimate is EUR 2.49 versus year ago EPS of EUR 2.12, implying an anticipated EPS increase of about 17.5 percent and reflecting expectations for margin resilience despite regulatory and competitive pressures.

Furthermore, the consensus overview lists an expected return on equity of 17.49 percent for the current year for the ING.AS symbol, compared with lower levels in the prior year, underlining that analysts see the bank maintaining a strong profitability profile in 2026.

Rating signals and momentum view

From the perspective of analyst coverage on the US listing, MarketBeat reports that ING Groep stock carries a consensus rating that can be summarized as moderately positive, supported by a mix of strong buy, buy and hold recommendations and no outright sell calls as of early September 2026.

In addition, the MarketBeat news section notes that Morgan Stanley upgraded ING Groep, listed as ING Group on the NYSE, to Overweight on September 4, 2026, adding a fresh supportive signal from a major investment bank just weeks after the Q2 2026 results.

Parallel to this, Yahoo Finance relays a Zacks analysis stating that ING Groep currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), supported by favorable momentum scores and an earnings outlook that has improved compared with prior periods.

For investors, these rating moves and momentum assessments provide context for the share price holding near its recent range as the market awaits the H1 2026 numbers and possible updates to capital return or share buyback plans.

Stock price level and trading context

On Euronext Amsterdam, ING Groep shares trade under the ticker INGA.AS, with recent prices around EUR 32.00 to EUR 32.25 per share between September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026, based on corporate news coverage of the Amsterdam closing levels.

As ad-hoc coverage has previously summarized, ING Groep stock closed at EUR 32.25 on Euronext Amsterdam on September 8, 2026, up 0.44 percent from the prior close of EUR 32.10, and then finished at EUR 32.00 on September 9, 2026, reflecting a modest pullback of around 0.8 percent from that short term peak.

Intraday data on September 11, 2026 for INGA.AS on Yahoo Finance shows the stock quoted at EUR 32.05, up 1.31 percent on the day at 10:40 a.m. GMT+2, with a trading range of EUR 32.05 between the open and the quoted level as of that time in euros.

The same price overview indicates that ING Groep has generated strong total returns year to date in 2026, with the share price rising from USD 27.98 at the beginning of 2026 to around USD 36.75 on the NYSE listing, corresponding to a gain of roughly 31.3 percent for the period according to MarketBeat data.

For retail investors, the combination of a double digit share price increase year to date and expectations for EPS growth of about 17.5 percent in 2026 shapes the risk reward profile around the upcoming H1 2026 earnings release.

Closing price snapshot

As of September 11, 2026, 10:40 a.m. GMT+2, ING Groep stock is quoted at EUR 32.05 on Euronext Amsterdam, representing an intraday increase of 1.31 percent from the previous close in euro terms, with the Amsterdam listing serving as the primary reference for the shares.