EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
MX:EBON Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS$49.08
Consensus EPS$48.17
Beat/MissBeat by +$0.91
One Year Ago EPS$41.76
MX:EBON Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$128.51B
Expected Revenue$77.81B
Beat/MissBeat by +$50.71B
YoY Revenue Growth+20.95%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date07/30/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallThursday, July 30, 2026
MX:EBON Upcoming Earnings
Erste Group Bank's next earnings date is estimated for October 30, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
MX:EBON Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented several substantial positives: strong pro-forma loan growth after the Poland consolidation, a raised loan target (EUR 290bn), solid operating contributions (Poland > EUR 1bn), low group NPLs (~2.3%), modest ongoing risk costs (20 bps excluding one‑offs), and meaningful capital markets and advisory activity (193 deals, EUR 146bn). Counterbalancing these are material one‑off consolidation charges (EUR 300m), a notable CET1 reduction from the transaction (down ~4.7 p.p. then rebuilt to 15.2%), regional pockets of weakness (notably Romania), and tax/regulatory uncertainties that could pressure future earnings. On balance, management emphasized healthy capitalization, diversification, and momentum across Central and Eastern Europe while acknowledging specific one‑time impacts and political/tax risks.Company Guidance
Strong Loan Volume Growth (21% H1)
Group loan volume rose by 21% in the first half of the year, driven largely by the first-time consolidation of Erste Bank Polska (EUR 41.4bn loan portfolio). Management raised the 2026 loan volume target to around EUR 290bn.
Poland: Major Earnings and Customer Momentum
Erste Bank Polska contributed more than EUR 1bn to operating result (100% consolidated basis). Post-rebrand metrics showed 68% unaided and 78% aided brand awareness, a 2% increase in overall satisfaction, reduced churn and more than 300,000 new customers year-to-date.
Healthy Asset Quality and Low NPLs
Group NPL ratio stands at a low ~2.3% (Romania <3%), described as 'extraordinary.' Several countries reported stable or improving asset quality, with Hungary showing net resolution of NPLs.
Low Group Risk Costs (Excluding One-Off)
Reported group risk costs were around 20 basis points (excluding a one-off EUR 300m first-time consolidation effect). Poland and other markets maintain a generally favourable risk profile despite some local variance.
Solid Capital Position after Consolidation
CET1 ratio was 19.2% pre-consolidation, fell to 14.5% due to the Poland transaction and was rebuilt to 15.2% (including a provision for a 50% dividend). Management describes capitalization as very strong post-consolidation.
Strong Capital Markets and Advisory Activity
Advised on over 193 capital markets transactions in H1 with a total volume of EUR 146bn, indicating significant advisory and fee-generating activity.
Operational Efficiency and Tech-Driven Cost Improvements
Operating results improved across countries, driven by net interest income, net fees and commissions and cost structure improvements attributed to technology and AI initiatives. IT/integration work in Poland continues with two strong teams and a ~2-year plan.
MX:EBON Earnings History
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