UBS shares on the SIX SX exchange saw a midday increase of 1.3 percent, trading at CHF 28.34. The stock opened at CHF 28.04 and reached a peak of CHF 28.38.
The share price is approaching its 52-week high of CHF 28.78, recorded on June 3, 2024, requiring a further gain of 1.55 percent to reach that level again. On the other hand, the stock's 52-week low is CHF 20.88, noted on October 27, 2023, indicating a potential decline of 26.32 percent to return to that low.
In terms of dividends, UBS shareholders received CHF 0.640 in 2023, with projections for this year estimating a payout of USD 0.823.
For the quarter ending June 30, 2024, the company reported earnings per share of CHF 0.32, a significant decrease from CHF 8.42 in the same quarter the previous year. Sales figures for the recent quarter reached CHF 19.76 billion, up from CHF 14.32 billion year-over-year.
Analysts anticipate UBS will report earnings per share of USD 1.64 for 2024, with key figures for Q3 2024 expected to be released on October 30, 2024.