Strong Profitability
Net profit of CZK 18.1 billion for full-year 2025; reported year-on-year growth of 4.7% vs 2024 and recurring growth of ~22% (ex one-off sale). Earnings per share of CZK 95.61.
Robust Capital and Liquidity Position
Total capital ratio 17.9% with Core Tier 1 at 17.1%. Liquidity ratios well above requirements: LCR 159% and NSFR 130%. Capital guidance for 2026 maintained at 17.5%–18.5%.
Balance Sheet and Loan Growth
Balance sheet grew ~4.1% YoY (CZK 60.4bn); loan book increased by ~6% YoY (CZK 52bn) with mortgages and corporate lending the main drivers.
Revenue Drivers — Net Interest Income
Net interest income grew by +2.2% (≈CZK 560m) in 2025, supported by higher loan volumes and growth in deposit balances. Net interest margin stabilized at ~1.72% (from 1.74% in 2024).
Cost Reductions and Efficiency Gains
Operating expenses decreased by >CZK 700m year-on-year. Personnel costs down ~5% (≈CZK 450m); general administrative expenses down ~4% (≈CZK 200m); reduced Resolution Fund contribution by CZK 380m. Cost-to-income ratio improved to 46.1%, down >2 percentage points.
Digital Transformation and Customer Acquisition
Major transformation completed: new fully digital platform (KB+) with 135,000 new clients using it in 2025 and total group customers ~2,268,000. Active digital users >1.6 million and digital sales penetration ~54%–55%, targeting 60%. Product catalogue simplified (~600 -> ~30), time-to-market reduced from ~18 months to a few months.
Operational Stability and Productivity
Platform availability >95% and significant productivity improvements (e.g., housing loan production reached record levels with ~50% of previous staff).
Growth in Insurance and AUM Outside Bank
Assets under management outside the bank up ~5.5%. Insurance revenues grew double digits: total insurance +15.2% (life +15.3%, non-life +15%).
Prudent Capital Return Policy
Board proposes distribution of 100% of 2025 net profit (CZK 18.1bn / CZK 95.6 per share). Dividend guidance for 2026 set at 80% payout ratio with rationale to keep capital for accelerated loan growth.
Funding Diversification
Issued covered bonds of ~CZK 17bn in Q4 2025 to diversify funding and support liquidity ratios; client deposits growth initiatives in Q4 to strengthen funding base.