Major UK and European Banks Boost Profit Targets Ahead of Annual Results

Major UK and European banks are raising their profitability targets before reporting annual earnings. Guidance is driven by high rates and robust credit.

Insights:
UK and European banks are signaling sustained confidence in their financial performance by raising profit targets ahead of the upcoming earnings season. Reporting by lawrence white indicates that major lenders including HSBC Holdings plc , NatWest Group plc , and Barclays plc are set to increase return on tangible equity (ROTE) guidance when they report annual results in February. This coordinated upward revision reflects the durability of earnings resilience from higher interest rates and operational discipline across the United Kingdom GBGB.
A view of the HSBC building in the Canary Wharf financial district in London, Britain, August 1, 2023. REUTERS/Susannah Ireland
A view of the HSBC building in the Canary Wharf financial district in London, Britain, August 1, 2023. REUTERS/Susannah Ireland
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