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Investing.com -- Bank Pekao stock gained around 1.5% after the Polish lender reported second-quarter net profit that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by strong net interest income and fee performance.
Pekao posted a net profit of PLN 1,601 million for the second quarter, representing a 12.8% increase YoY and coming in 3.1% above the PAP consensus estimate of PLN 1,553 million. The bank achieved a return on equity (ROE) of 20.3% in the quarter, slightly down from 20.5% in the first quarter.
Net interest income, a key revenue driver for the bank, rose 17.9% YoY and 0.9% quarter-over-quarter, exceeding consensus by 0.6%. This growth was supported by a 6% YoY expansion in the loan book, with retail loans growing 5% and corporate loans increasing 8%. The net interest margin stood at 4.26%, compared to 4.29% in the previous quarter.
Net fees and commissions also performed well, rising 9.8% YoY and coming in 1.7% above expectations, bolstered by high asset management and brokerage fees. Operating expenses increased 4.5% YoY, slightly above consensus by 1.1%.
Loan provisions were PLN 231 million, 7.4% above consensus, with the cost of risk rising to 48 basis points from 33 basis points in the first quarter. The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 4.5%.
The bank’s capital ratios declined following dividend payments, with the Common Equity Tier 1 (CT1) ratio falling to 15.6% from 16.2% in the first quarter, while the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) held steady at 17.4%.
Pekao maintained its positive outlook on the Polish economy for 2025-26, expressing strong expectations for investment and credit growth.
UBS commented: "We see the results as mildly supportive for the shares."
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