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Société Générale Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary30 Apr, 2026

Executive summary

  • Group net income reached EUR 1,696 million in Q1 2026, up 5.5% year-over-year, with ROTE at 11.7%, exceeding the full-year target.

  • Revenues rose 0.3% year-over-year to EUR 7.1 billion, with growth of 4.4% at constant perimeter and FX.

  • Operating expenses declined 6.0% year-over-year, driving the cost-to-income ratio to 60.9%.

  • CET1 ratio remained strong at 13.5%, well above regulatory requirements.

  • Quarterly results are on track to meet or exceed 2026 strategic targets.

Financial highlights

  • Net banking income: EUR 7,106 million (+0.3% year-over-year).

  • Operating expenses: EUR 4,330 million (-6.0% year-over-year).

  • Group net income: EUR 1,696 million (+5.5% year-over-year).

  • EPS: EUR 2.05 for Q1 2026.

  • Cost of risk: 25bps, at the low end of guidance.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2026 targets reaffirmed: ROTE above 10%, cost-to-income ratio below 60%, CET1 ratio above 13%.

  • Revenue growth target for 2026 is above 2% year-over-year.

  • Cost reduction target for 2026 is approximately -3% year-over-year.

  • Cost of risk expected to remain within 25–30bps for 2026.

  • CET1 buffer of 325bps above requirements; capital requirement to increase by 25bps by 2028, already anticipated.

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