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National Bank of Canada Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary3 Dec, 2025

Executive summary

  • Reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of CAD 2.82 and full-year adjusted EPS of CAD 11.28, with adjusted ROE at 15.3% and 9% EPS growth year-over-year.

  • Achieved all medium-term financial objectives for FY 2025, including a 7% dividend increase and a payout ratio of 40.7%.

  • Completed the largest acquisition in history (Canadian Western Bank) in February 2025, with integration and client migration ahead of schedule.

  • Announced acquisition of Laurentian Bank's retail, SME, and syndicated loan portfolios, expected to close by late 2026, further expanding national presence.

  • Quarterly dividend increased to $1.24 per share for Q1 2026.

Financial highlights

  • FY 2025 adjusted revenues up 25% year-over-year to $14,027 million; adjusted net income up 21% to $4,479 million.

  • Q4 2025 adjusted revenues up 28% year-over-year; adjusted net income up 25% year-over-year.

  • Q4 included a CAD 62 million intangible asset impairment in P&C, impacting EPS by CAD 0.11 after-tax.

  • Deposits reached CAD 318 billion, up 5% sequentially; total loans at CAD 303 billion, up 3% sequentially.

  • CET1 capital ratio at 13.75%-13.8% at year-end, supported by strong internal capital generation.

Outlook and guidance

  • Targeting 2026 adjusted EPS growth within 5%-10% medium-term objective and ROE around 15%.

  • Expecting positive operating leverage, continued business momentum, and impaired PCLs between 25-35 basis points.

  • CET1 ratio expected to converge around 13% by end of 2027, with continued buybacks and dividend increases.

  • Laurentian Bank transaction expected to be accretive to adjusted EPS by 1.5%-2% in the first year post-closing.

  • Management expects continued growth and superior returns, supported by a diversified business mix and strong capital ratios.

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National Bank of Canada provides its clients with a broad range of banking and investment products, including deposits, mortgages, loans to consumers, small businesses, institutional clients, and middle-market companies, asset management services through Groupe Financier National Inc., securities brokerage services under the National Bank Direct Brokerage brand name to individuals and institutional clients in Canada, and wealth management services. National Bank of Canada was founded in 1859 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

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