Investec stock carries 3 percent to 7 percent interim EPS growth forecast
Published on 10/03/2026 at 22:53 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Investec stock (ISIN GB00B17BBQ50) was last at GBp 605 on the London Stock Exchange on October 2, 2026, down 0.82 percent from the prior close. The company’s September 18 trading update forecasts adjusted earnings per share of 41.7p to 43.3p for the six months ending September 30, 2026.
Interim EPS points higher
According to Investegate on September 18, 2026, the adjusted EPS forecast represents growth of 3 percent to 7 percent against 1H2026 adjusted EPS of 40.5p. Headline EPS is expected at 38.1p to 39.7p, compared with 36.7p in the prior period.
The same update projects pre-provision adjusted operating profit of GBP 531.4 million to GBP 548.4 million, versus GBP 527.4 million in 1H2026. Group return on equity is forecast at 13.1 percent to 13.5 percent, while group return on tangible equity is expected at 15.0 percent to 15.5 percent.
Loans grow as UK lags
Investec’s operating mix is becoming more important than the headline EPS range. Core loans rose 6.3 percent annualized in neutral currency and 10.3 percent in reported currency to GBP 37.0 billion in the five months ended August 31, 2026, according to Sharecast reporting on September 18, 2026.
Customer deposits increased 2.8 percent annualized in neutral currency to GBP 46.0 billion, while Southern African wealth funds under management reached GBP 30.7 billion on August 31, 2026. The counterweight is the UK business, where adjusted operating profit is forecast to fall 2 percent to 6 percent against the prior period.
Results date sets next checkpoint
Investec has scheduled its interim results for November 19, 2026, covering the six months ended September 30, 2026, according to Investegate. For investors, the key test is whether lending growth and Southern African inflows offset lower interest rates and weaker UK operating profit.
Investec stock stays below yearly high
At GBp 605 on October 2, 2026, Investec stock stood within its 52-week range of GBp 499.36 to GBp 690 and traded on volume of 1,312,961 shares. The snapshot puts the share 12.32 percent below its 52-week high, leaving the November results as the next quantified operating checkpoint.
Investec stock snapshot
- Company: Investec plc
- ISIN: GB00B17BBQ50
- Ticker: INVP.L
- Trading venue: London Stock Exchange
- Price (as of October 2, 2026, 4:35 p.m. London time): GBp 605
- 52-week range: GBp 499.36-690
- Volume: 1,312,961 shares
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Investment Banking and Investment Services
- Index membership: FTSE 250
- Next earnings date: November 19, 2026
