Strong Financial Performance
Piraeus Financial Holdings achieved a net profit of EUR 559 million in the first half of 2025, with earnings per share of EUR 0.43, aligning with or surpassing the guidance for earnings per share of EUR 0.80 for the year.
Loan Book and Client Assets Growth
The loan book expanded by 15% year-on-year to EUR 36 billion, with a growth of EUR 2.2 billion in the first half, surpassing the end-2025 target. Client assets also demonstrated growth, leading to an upgrade in full-year guidance for loans to more than EUR 36.5 billion.
Interim Dividend Announcement
Piraeus announced an intention to introduce an interim dividend in Q4 2025, with a distribution amounting to EUR 100 million in the form of a share buyback, subject to approvals.
Improved Asset Quality
Asset quality remained solid with an NPE ratio at 2.6% and NPE coverage at 68%, while the cost of risk was aligned with the target of approximately 50 basis points for 2025.
Upgrade in Assets Under Management
Assets under management increased to EUR 13.2 billion during the first half, up 27% year-on-year, prompting an upgrade of the target to above EUR 13.5 billion for the end of 2025.