Finance
Italy's Banco BPM beats FY profit on stronger fee income
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 5, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 5, 2026
Quick Summary
Banco BPM's 2025 net profit of 2.08 billion euros surpassed expectations due to increased fee income, despite a decline in lending income.
Banco BPM Reports Higher FY Profit Driven by Increased Fee Income
Banco BPM's Financial Performance
MILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Banco BPM on Thursday reported a 2025 net profit that beat market expectations, as a surge in fees more then offset the impact of a decline in lending income.
Profit Overview
Italy's third-largest bank posted a full-year net profit of 2.08 billion euros, up 8.4% from the previous year. That compared with a consensus forecast of 1.89 billion euros, based on an LSEG poll of analysts, and the bank's own guidance of 1.95 billion euros.
Dividend Details
Banco BPM said its board had approved a final dividend of 0.54 euros per share, bringing the total 2025 dividend to 1 euro, also considering an interim payout of 0.46 euros per share approved in November.
(Reporting by Andrea Mandalà, editing by Alvise Armellini)
Key Takeaways
- •Banco BPM's net profit for 2025 was 2.08 billion euros.
- •The profit exceeded market expectations and internal forecasts.
- •Increased fee income offset the decline in lending income.
- •A final dividend of 0.54 euros per share was approved.
- •Total 2025 dividend amounts to 1 euro per share.
Frequently Asked Questions about Italy's Banco BPM beats FY profit on stronger fee income
1What is a net profit?
Net profit is the amount of money a company earns after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been deducted from total revenue. It is a key indicator of a company's profitability.
2What is a dividend?
A dividend is a portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders, typically in cash or additional shares. It represents a reward for investing in the company.
3What is fee income?
Fee income refers to revenue generated from services provided by a bank or financial institution, such as account maintenance fees, transaction fees, and advisory fees.
