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MILAN, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intesa Sanpaolo reported record nine-month net income of €7.6 billion, including €2.4 billion in the third quarter, confirming the Group’s strong performance and resilience amid lower interest rates. Commissions and insurance income both reached all-time highs, supporting solid commercial momentum.
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The Group confirmed it is on track to deliver full-year 2025 net income well above €9 billion taking into account Q4 managerial actions to strengthen future profitability.
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- Profitability: €7.6 billion net income; annualised ROE at 20% and ROTE at 24%
- Revenues: record-high commissions (+5% YOY) and insurance income (+5% YOY)
- Efficiency: lowest-ever 9M cost/income ratio at 38.9%
- Asset quality:
1.0% net NPL ratio; NPL coverage >51% - Rock-solid capital: ~13.9% fully phased-in CET1 ratio, up ~105bps in 9M
- Shareholder returns: €5.3 billion dividends accrued in 9M; €3.2 billion interim dividend in November; €2 billion share buyback completed; ~7% dividend yield
- Social Impact: €900 million deployed to fight poverty and inequalities
- EPS increased 9% year-on-year.
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These results confirm a resilient, efficient and diversified business model, further validated by the latest EBA stress test—where Intesa Sanpaolo ranked among Europe’s
top performers—and by recent credit rating upgrades from Fitch and Morningstar DBRS.
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Intesa Sanpaolo continues to invest in technology, AI and digital capabilities as a key driver of long-term growth. The Group’s isytech platform is driving its digital transformation, with €5 billion invested, more than 2,300 IT specialists hired, 117 AI use cases developed, and 64% of applications now running on the cloud-native architecture.
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Wealth Management & Protection contributed 43% of gross income, confirming the Group’s leadership in Wealth Management, Protection & Advisory, with more than €1.4 trillion in customer financial assets.
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Remarks by Carlo Messina, CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo
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Commenting on the nine-month results, CEO Carlo Messina underlined Intesa Sanpaolo’s strong performance, social mission and forward-looking strategy.
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“The strong results achieved in the first nine months of 2025 confirm Intesa Sanpaolo’s position among Europe’s leading banks for financial strength and value creation, delivering one of the sector’s highest shareholder returns.
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“We help build a more inclusive society while reinforcing the economic fabric that underpins it.
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“The widening of social divides is a defining challenge of our time — one we must address through a shared sense of responsibility among private actors and public institutions.
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“We will continue to play our part in supporting Italy’s growth, convinced that a solid and sustainable banking system is a value shared by all — one that strengthens the system’s stability and its ability to support households and businesses.
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