Intesa Sanpaolo stock lifts outlook after record nine-month profit
Published on 11/03/2026 at 18:19 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRecord Profit and Higher Outlook
- Intesa Sanpaolo lifted its 2026 net income outlook to well above 10 billion euros after a record first nine months.
- The board approved a 3.8 billion euro 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 posted record results for the first nine months of 2026 and raised its full-year net income outlook on Tuesday, November 3. The board approved the consolidated statement for the period ended September 30 and set a substantial interim distribution for shareholders.
Intesa Sanpaolo's stock traded at 6.00 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 18:11 CET on Tuesday, November 3, 0.33 percent above the Xetra close of Tuesday, November 3. The quote was 0.67 percent above the 5.96-euro price cited in the latest relevant report published on November 2.
Profit Growth Raises 2026 Target
According to the Intesa Sanpaolo press release, net income reached 8.199 billion euros in the first nine months, up 8.1 percent from the comparable period of 2025. Third-quarter net income was 2.645 billion euros, compared with 2.372 billion euros a year earlier.
Operating income rose 5 percent to 21.457 billion euros in the nine-month period, while operating costs fell 1.3 percent to 7.876 billion euros. The cost/income ratio improved to 36.7 percent. Intesa Sanpaolo lifted its 2026 net income outlook to well above 10 billion euros despite a 0.9 billion euro impact from Italy's 2026 Budget Law.
Dividend Set for November Payment
The board approved a cash interim dividend of 22 euro cents per share, representing a total distribution of 3.813 billion euros. Payment is scheduled for November 25, with the coupon date on November 23 and the record date on November 24.
The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio stood at 13.1 percent after deducting the 7.8 billion euros accrued for distribution. The bank also said its 2.3 billion euro share buyback had concluded in October, bringing planned 2026 shareholder returns to 9.4 billion euros through dividends and buybacks.
Intesa Sanpaolo stock facts
- Company: Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
- ISIN: IT0000072618
- Xetra ticker: IES.DE
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 6.00 euros at 18:11 CET, November 3, 2026
- Change versus Xetra close: 0.33 percent above 5.98 euros on November 3, 2026
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