Sberbank Eyes Record Profits Amid Slowing Demand

Russian lender Sberbank expects net profit to exceed last year and reach another record by 2027. However, Chief Executive German Gref warned that declining consumer demand and accelerating inflation present growing concerns for the economy.

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of Sber (Sberbank) at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 15, 2022.

Russia's Sberbank expects net profit this year to top its 2025 results and hit a record in 2027. Chief Executive German Gref warned that cooling retail demand poses a growing risk to the outlook. The bank earned 1.7 trillion roubles ($19.50B) in net profit last year despite international sanctions.