Strong Profitability and Returns
Reported net income for the quarter of MXN 15.9 billion (up 22% sequentially) and full-year net income of MXN 58.8 billion (up 5% YoY). Group ROE for the year was 22.8% (up 36 bps YoY) and quarterly ROE reached 24.2% (up 411 bps QoQ). Management targets recurring group ROE of ~22%–24% for 2026.
Robust Capital and Liquidity Positions
Capital adequacy (TLAC) ratio of 20.1%, comfortably above the 18.34% requirement; CET1 of 12.6% (aligned with management targets). Holding company has ~MXN 10–11 billion available for organic growth. Liquidity ratio reported around 162, indicating a comfortable liquidity position.
Healthy Franchise and Loan Growth
Loan portfolio expanded 8% YoY (9% ex-government). Consumer lending led growth at +12% YoY; auto loans +32% YoY; credit cards +14% YoY; mortgages +7% YoY; payroll loans +11% YoY. Guidance for 2026: total loan growth 8%–11% (10%–12% ex-government).
Margin and NII Resilience
Net interest margin and NII held up despite rate cuts: group NIM ~6.3% (bank NIM mid-to-high 6%s). Management reported NII growth of ~6% for the year and strong lending-driven NII performance; 2026 NIM guidance: group 6.2%–6.5%, bank 6.4%–6.8%.
Fee Income and Non-Interest Revenue Momentum
Net fees and non-interest income showed strong momentum (management cited net fees growth ~22% YoY and sequential fee growth of ~20%). Fee strength driven by increased transaction volumes, consumer products and mutual funds, and digital initiatives.
Disciplined Asset Quality
NPL ratio at 1.4% year-end and cost of risk around 1.8% for the year (management expects cost of risk 1.8%–2.1% in 2026). Early-stage delinquencies and vintage performance cited as improving.
Achievement on Strategic M&A and Digital Expansion
Completed acquisition and integration of Tarjetas del Futuro (recognized as discontinued operation at group level then integrated into Banorte) to broaden product platform and cross-sell capabilities; continued investment in digital, AI and hyper-personalization to capture customers and lower funding sensitivity.
ESG and Sustainability Progress
Exceeded 2025 tree-planting target with over 240,000 trees planted toward 1 million by 2030; obtained EDGE certification for first 48 branches; installed EV chargers in corporate buildings; >30% of energy use from sustainable sources; 23% of auto loans were hybrid/electric.