Intesa Sanpaolo H1 FY26 net profit rises 6.5% to EUR 5.55 billion; net operating income increases 5.3% to EUR 14.53 billion

Intesa Sanpaolo raised its 2026 net profit outlook to more than €10 billion and projected a 95% payout ratio for 2026.

Intesa Sanpaolo posted H1 2026 net profit of €5.55 billion, up 6.5% from H1 2025.

Net operating income rose 5.3% to €14.53 billion; operating result climbed 9.1% to €9.31 billion.

The bank said its CET1 ratio stood at 13.1% after deducting €5.3 billion in accrued distributions and a €2.3 billion buyback launched in July 2026.

It accrued €5.3 billion of shareholder distributions in the half, including €4.2 billion in dividends, with about €3.8 billion flagged for November.