Greece's Eurobank Q1 profit edges up as lending, wealth management fees increase
Finance

Greece's Eurobank Q1 profit edges up as lending, wealth management fees increase

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on May 7, 2026

2 min read

· Last updated: May 7, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google

Eurobank Q1 Profit Grows Slightly as Lending and Wealth Management Improve

Eurobank Reports Modest Profit Growth in First Quarter

May 7 (Reuters) - Greece's Eurobank on Thursday reported a 0.7% year-on-year increase in adjusted net profit to 351 million euros ($413.09 million), supported by strong loan growth and higher fee income.

The lender said earnings were supported by credit expansion across its core markets and a sharp increase in wealth management activity, while capital and asset quality metrics remained robust.

Key Financial Highlights

Loan Growth and Interest Income

• Organic loan growth of 1.1 billion euros in Q1, up 9.8% year-on-year

• Net interest income rose 4.0% year-on-year to 664 million euros

Fee and Commission Income

• Fee and commission income jumped 19.9% on the year to 203 million euros, led by lending and wealth management

Capital and Asset Quality Metrics

• CET1 at 15.4%, NPE ratio at 2.6%

International Operations

• Non-Greek operations contributed 47% of adjusted net profit

Management Commentary and Outlook

CEO Statement

2026 Plan and Geopolitical Risks

• CEO Fokion Karavias said Eurobank remains on track to deliver its 2026 plan despite heightened geopolitical risks

Additional Information

Exchange Rate

($1 = 0.8497 euros)

(Reporting by Antonis Pothitos; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

Key Takeaways

  • Organic loans grew by €1.1 billion in Q1 (+9.8% YoY), driving net interest income up 4.0% to €664 million.
  • Fee and commission income jumped 19.9% year‑on‑year to €203 million, led by greater lending‑related and wealth management fees.
  • Capital and asset quality metrics remained solid: CET1 at 15.4%, NPE ratio at 2.6%, with non‑Greek operations contributing 47% of adjusted net profit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Eurobank's Q1 2024 adjusted net profit?
Eurobank reported a 0.7% year-on-year increase in adjusted net profit to 351 million euros in Q1 2024.
Which factors supported Eurobank's Q1 profit growth?
Profit growth was supported by strong loan expansion and a sharp increase in wealth management fees.
How much did Eurobank's fee and commission income rise in Q1?
Eurobank's fee and commission income jumped 19.9% year-on-year to reach 203 million euros in Q1.
What is Eurobank's CET1 ratio and NPE ratio as reported?
Eurobank's CET1 ratio was 15.4% and NPE ratio was 2.6% as reported for Q1.
How much did non-Greek operations contribute to Eurobank's profit?
Non-Greek operations contributed 47% of Eurobank's adjusted net profit in the first quarter.

Tags

Related Articles

More from Finance

Explore more articles in the Finance category