Erste Group Bank AG Reports Strong 2024 Growth

Erste Group Bank AG ( (EBKDY) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Erste Group Bank AG presented to its investors.

Erste Group Bank AG is a leading financial services provider in Central and Eastern Europe, offering a wide range of banking products and services, with a strong focus on customer business growth.

In its 2024 annual earnings report, Erste Group Bank AG reported a solid financial performance, driven by significant growth in customer loans and deposits. The bank’s operating result increased by 6.6% to 5.9 billion euros, reflecting robust customer business expansion.

Key financial highlights include a 4.9% rise in customer loans to 218.1 billion euros and a 3.8% increase in deposits to 241.7 billion euros. The bank’s net profit grew by 4.3% to 3.1 billion euros, supported by higher net interest and fee income. Despite a slight increase in the non-performing loan ratio to 2.6%, the bank maintained a strong capital position with a CET1 ratio of 15.1%.

Erste Group’s strategic focus on Central and Eastern Europe continues to yield positive results, with two-thirds of its profits originating from this region. The bank’s digital platform, George, also saw growth, reaching 10.8 million users.

Looking ahead, Erste Group aims for a return on tangible equity of about 15% in 2025, with expectations of robust loan growth and stable operating performance. The bank plans to enhance capital returns and maintain strong asset quality across its core markets.