Record Net Income
Group net income of EUR 1.238 billion, up 11% versus 2024, marking a new all-time high for the bank.
Strong Core Profitability
Contribution margin exceeded EUR 2.1 billion and operating margin was ~EUR 1.2 billion, improving ~10% year-on-year; cost-to-income ratio at 37.6% (below 40% guidance).
Fee Revenue Growth and Recurring Fees
Net commission income up 12% to EUR 1.3 billion; management/recurring fees up 10% to over EUR 1.4 billion, reflecting higher average managed assets and strong net inflows into managed products.
Outstanding Commercial Momentum and Net Inflows
Total net inflows of EUR 11.64 billion, up 11% YoY; managed assets net inflows of EUR 9.06 billion, up 18% and ahead of guidance (EUR 8.0–8.5 billion).
Balance Sheet Growth and Asset Base
Total assets ended 2025 at EUR 155.8 billion, up 12% YoY; credit book grew to just under EUR 19 billion and loans granted rose 28% YoY to nearly EUR 4 billion; cost of risk remained low at 16 bps.
Capital, Returns and Shareholder Pay-out
ROE of 29.1% and a solid CET1 ratio of 23%; proposed ordinary dividend EUR 1.25 per share (+25% vs 2024), composed of EUR 0.80 base and EUR 0.45 additional distribution tied to nonrecurring items.
Customer & Network Expansion
Customer base surpassed 2 million (+6% YoY) with 199,500 new customers; family banker network increased 6% to 6,798 advisers; employee/family banker bonus of EUR 2,000 paid to ~11,000 people.
NEXT Program & Productivity Gains
590 banker consultants active (213 in training) with >800 expected by end-2026; among 726 senior bankers with a consultant, productivity advantages widened significantly (managed asset inflows advantage rose from 4% to 37%; protection policies +32% to +57%; customer acquisitions +46% to +81%).
Spain: Strong Commercial Volumes
Spain net inflows EUR 1.95 billion (+30% YoY); managed assets EUR 11.9 billion (+23%); total assets ~EUR 15.5 billion (+18%); credit book EUR 1.74 billion (+17%).
One-off Tax Refund and Positive Market Effects
Received EUR 140 million IRAP refund (2012–2024) and ~EUR 17 million lower IRAP benefit in 2025; fair value improved to EUR 28 million (from EUR 17 million) and treasury trading contributed positively; performance fees still significant at EUR 257 million gross.