What drove the intraday drop in BIRG.IR stock today?

Shares fell after management announced a **EUR 530.00 million** buyback, below some expectations, and gave cautious 2026 targets despite a €1.4 billion 2025 profit.

What is the Meyka AI price forecast for BIRG.IR stock?

Meyka AI's model projects a 12-month target of **EUR 22.13**, implying about **38.94%** upside versus the current **EUR 15.925**. Forecasts are model-based projections and not guarantees.

How does Bank of Ireland’s valuation compare to peers?

At **PE 13.89** and price-to-book **1.41**, Bank of Ireland trades cheaper than many European banks. ROE near **11.999%** aligns with sector norms but watch debt ratios.

Should income investors consider BIRG.IR stock for dividends?

The dividend per share is **EUR 0.53**, a yield near **3.21%**. The payout ratio is about **54.64%**, suggesting distributions are sustainable if earnings hold.

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Bank of Ireland (BIRG.IR EURONEXT) -5.52% 02 Mar 2026: buyback trims upside

ByHuzaifa Zahoor March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

The market reacted sharply to Bank of Ireland Group plc results today, pushing BIRG.IR stock down 5.52% to EUR 15.925 intraday. Management reported a €1.4 billion profit for 2025 and announced EUR 1.2 billion in shareholder distributions, including a €530 million buyback. Investors focused on the buyback size and 2026 targets, which traders saw as conservative versus prior expectations. We summarise the earnings beat, price drivers, valuation metrics and short-term outlook on EURONEXT for readers tracking BIRG.IR stock.