Alpha Bank beats Q4 profit expectations by 16%, raises payout to 55%
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Alpha Bank's Q4 2025 net profit of €237 million exceeded analyst expectations by 16%
The bank increased its 2025 payout ratio to 55% from 50%
Fee income surpassed forecasts by 10% with notable growth in asset management
Credit expansion accelerated with performing exposure balances increasing 5% sequentially
For 2026, the bank expects normalized earnings per share of €0.40, up from €0.36 in 2025
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Alpha Services and Holdings S.A. (Alpha Bank) reported fourth quarter 2025 net profit of €237 million in Greece on Friday, February 27, 2026, exceeding analyst expectations by 16% and leading the bank to raise its payout ratio to 55%. The Greek bank's pre-provision profits came in 5% higher than anticipated, supported by fee income that surpassed forecasts by 10% and operating expenses that were 4% below expectations. Net interest income aligned with projections, rising 3% from the previous quarter primarily due to the consolidation of Astrobank, with underlying performance benefiting from higher volumes despite lower loan spreads. Credit expansion accelerated significantly in the fourth quarter, with performing exposure balances increasing 5% sequentially and 10% year-over-year, driven by robust corporate lending in Greece, while net credit expansion totaled €1.3 billion, up substantially from €700 million in the third quarter. Fee income demonstrated exceptional strength across all categories, particularly in disbursement fees, real estate services, and asset management, with asset management fees climbing 48% year-over-year as assets under management reached €22.4 billion. Despite higher-than-expected loan impairments with a cost of risk of 58 basis points in Q4, the bank maintained solid capital metrics with a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 15.0% and increased its 2025 payout ratio to 55%, splitting the distribution equally between dividends and share buybacks, including a €111 million interim dividend already paid in Q4. Looking ahead, Alpha Bank expects normalized earnings per share of €0.40 for 2026, compared to €0.36 in 2025, and plans to host an investor day in Q2 2026 to present strategic priorities and targets.
Alpha Bank is a Greek bank, headquartered in Athens, Greece. It has been founded in 1918 by John Kostopoulos and listed on the Athens Stock Exchange since November 1925. As of 2025, it operates 272 branches in Greece and 12 additional locations in Cyprus, employing approximately 8,500 people.
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