Raiffeisen Sees Central, Southeast European Bank Profits Near Record Levels in 2026

PUBT · 2d ago
Raiffeisen Sees Central, Southeast European Bank Profits Near Record Levels in 2026
  • Raiffeisen Bank International expects Central and Southeastern European banks’ 2026 profits to broadly match the EUR 31.5 billion record set in 2025.
  • Return on equity should remain in the mid-teens through 2027, supported by robust lending growth and favorable monetary conditions.
  • The regional banking profit pool could reach EUR 37-38 billion by 2030, underpinned by continued economic convergence.
  • Retail lending is forecast to grow 10-12% annually, with Southeastern European markets expected to lead expansion.
  • Bank consolidation is accelerating, with Poland and Romania emerging as the main markets for acquisitions targeting scale and market share.


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