BNP Paribas Beats Q4 Expectations with €2.97 Billion Net Income and Raised 2028 Profitability Target
BNP Paribas (SY:[BNPP]) reported fourth-quarter net income of €2.97 billion, surpassing analyst estimates, and raised its 2028 return on tangible equity target to above 13%. The euro zone's largest lender by assets also announced approximately €600 million in additional cost cuts for 2026 as part of €3.5 billion in total recurring savings through 2026.
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BNP Paribas , the euro zone's largest lender by assets, reported fourth-quarter net income of €2.97 billion, beating analyst estimates, and announced material changes to its multi-year profitability targets and cost-savings commitments with its earnings release today. The bank has raised its 2028 return on tangible equity (ROTE) target to above 13 percent and pledged approximately €600 million in additional cost cuts for 2026, bringing total recurring cost savings to €3.5 billion for the 2022–2026 period.
