Intesa Sanpaolo stock rises as bank lifts 2026 profit outlook
Published on 11/04/2026 at 17:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSProfit outlook and shareholder returns
- Intesa Sanpaolo posted record nine-month net income and raised its 2026 outlook to well above 10 billion euros.
- The bank approved a 22-euro-cent interim dividend payable on November 25, 2026.
- Capital remained strong with a 13.1 percent Common Equity Tier 1 ratio at September 30.
Intesa Sanpaolo raised its 2026 net income outlook to well above 10 billion euros after reporting record results for the first nine months. The update, released on Tuesday, November 3, also included a substantial interim dividend for shareholders.
The bank's official results release reported net income of 8.199 billion euros for the nine months, up 8.1 percent from the comparable period of 2025. Third-quarter net income reached 2.645 billion euros. Operating income increased 5 percent to 21.457 billion euros, while operating costs fell 1.3 percent to 7.876 billion euros.
Guidance and capital remain supportive
Management said the upgraded outlook reflects revenue growth, stable costs and lower provisions. Net interest income is expected to reach well above 15 billion euros in 2026, while the bank also expects a 95 percent payout ratio, subject to the stated approvals and conditions.
Intesa Sanpaolo's board approved an interim dividend of 22 euro cents per share. The payment is scheduled for Wednesday, November 25, with November 23 as the coupon date and November 24 as the record date. The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio stood at 13.1 percent at September 30 after deducting accrued distributions from capital.
Share price moves above prior report
Intesa Sanpaolo stock traded at 6.34 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 17:11 CET on Wednesday, November 4, 6.02 percent above the Xetra close of Tuesday, November 3, at 5.98 euros. The XETR listing and closing price are shown by AktienCheck.
For investors, the stronger earnings base and higher guidance improve the bank's near-term earnings profile, while the planned distribution keeps capital allocation in focus. The next scheduled shareholder date is the interim dividend payment on November 25. The real-time quote of Intesa Sanpaolo stock provides the latest market reference.
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Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
- ISIN: IT0000072618
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 6.34 euros at 17:11 CET on November 4, 2026
- Change versus Xetra close: 6.02 percent above 5.98 euros on November 3, 2026
- Xetra ticker: IES
