Record Net Income and Strong Growth
Intesa Sanpaolo delivered a net income of EUR 7.2 billion in the first 9 months of the year, with EUR 2.4 billion in Q3. Earnings per share grew 20% year-over-year.
Robust Dividend and Buyback Potential
The company plans to reward shareholders with a total distribution of EUR 7.5 billion, including a EUR 3 billion interim dividend. The dividend yield is 10%, and there is significant room for buybacks.
Technological Investments and Workforce Efficiency
Invested EUR 3.5 billion in technology with plans to deploy another EUR 1.5 billion. 55% of applications are cloud-based. A generational change in workforce with 9,000 exits planned in 3 years, resulting in EUR 500 million savings.
Strong Asset Quality and Capital Position
Common equity Tier 1 ratio increased to 13.9%. NPL ratios at historical lows with a gross NPL stock down EUR 900 million.
Positive Outlook for 2025
Guidance for net income increased to around EUR 9 billion for 2025, with a focus on growing revenues and reducing costs.
Significant Increase in Customer Financial Assets
Customer financial assets were up EUR 135 billion year-on-year, with an increase of EUR 25 billion in Q3.