Erste Group Bank AG (VIE:EBS)

Austria flag Austria · Delayed Price · Currency is EUR
100.30
+0.55 (0.55%)
Apr 27, 2026, 5:36 PM CET
Market Cap38.74B +72.0%
Revenue (ttm)11.21B +3.9%
Net Income3.37B +12.3%
EPS8.24 +14.6%
Shares Out388.41M
PE Ratio12.11
Forward PE9.96
Dividend0.75 (0.75%)
Ex-Dividend DateApr 22, 2026
Volume277,034
Average Volume360,688
Open99.85
Previous Close99.75
Day's Range99.40 - 100.70
52-Week Range58.45 - 112.00
Beta0.86
RSI50.47
Earnings DateApr 30, 2026

About Erste Group Bank AG

Erste Group Bank AG provides a range of banking and other financial services to retail, corporate, and public sector customers. It offers savings and current accounts, and term deposit products; consumer credit and mortgage lending; commercial real estate, investment loan, acquisition and leveraged finance, project finance, and product neutral financial advice; and factoring, accounts receivable purchasing, working capital finance, and structured trade finance, and ErsteConfirming, a supply chain finance solution. The company also provides inte... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1819
Employees 49,024
Stock Exchange Vienna Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol EBS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Erste Group Bank AG's revenue was 11.21 billion, an increase of 3.94% compared to the previous year's 10.79 billion. Earnings were 3.37 billion, an increase of 12.67%.

Financial Statements

News

Why Austria's 2026 Recovery Could Favor These 3 Stocks

For investors, that could make Austria less of a macro rebound trade and more of a stock pickers' market, with opportunities concentrated in industrial technology, regional banking, infrastructure-lin...

20 days ago - Benzinga

Erste Group Bank AG Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Strong growth in 2025 was driven by the Polish acquisition and robust performance across Central and Eastern Europe, with net profit at EUR 3.5 billion and a CET1 ratio of 19.34%. Risk profile remains stable, and the dividend is set to rebound in 2026.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Erste Group Bank AG Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Record 2025 results with strong loan and deposit growth, improved asset quality, and robust capital build. 2026 guidance targets over 5% loan growth, NII above EUR 11 billion, and ROATE of 19%, with Poland integration set to further boost performance.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Polish financial regulator gives green light for Erste's takeover of Santander

The Polish financial regulator (KNF) has given a green light to Erste Group Bank AG's purchase of a controlling stake in Santander Bank Polska , it said in a statement on Wednesday.

4 months ago - Reuters

Santander to Sell Stake in Polish Subsidiary for Around $473 Million After Erste Group Deal

The bank said it completed the placement of 3.58 million ordinary shares, representing around 3.5% of Santander Bank Polska's share capital.

5 months ago - WSJ

Erste Group lifts targets after profit beat, shares hit record high

Erste Group Bank on Friday raised its annual targets after its third-quarter results beat expectations, supported by loan growth and lower customer deposit costs, sending its shares to a record high.

6 months ago - Reuters

Erste Group Bank AG Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Record quarterly revenues and profits were driven by strong loan and deposit growth, stable asset quality, and robust capital build. 2025 guidance was upgraded for net interest income, cost-income ratio, and CET1 ratio, with positive momentum expected to continue into 2026.

6 months ago - Transcripts

European Banks Look Steadier Than U.S. Peers. 6 Stocks to Consider.

Some analysts are avoiding the European bank sector's better known large-cap names. Instead, they are looking at KBC Group or Erste Group.

6 months ago - Barrons

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8 months ago - Market Watch

Erste Group Bank raises 2025 forecast on Q2 results beat

Erste Group Bank raised its full-year forecast for net interest income and a key profit metric after reporting second-quarter results that beat expectations on Friday, largely due to strong growth in ...

9 months ago - Reuters

Erste Group Bank AG Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025

Acquisition of a 49% stake in Santander Bank Polska marks a transformative expansion, boosting group profits, capital strength, and market presence in Central and Eastern Europe. Strong loan growth, improved asset quality, and robust digital initiatives support a positive outlook.

9 months ago - Transcripts

Erste Group Bank AG Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025

Q2 2025 saw record revenues, strong net profit, and robust capital build, prompting upgrades to loan growth, net interest income, and return on tangible equity guidance. The Santander Bank Polska acquisition is on track, with integration fully funded internally and 2026 projections reaffirmed.

9 months ago - Transcripts

Erste Group Bank AG Transcript: M&A Announcement

The sale of a 49% stake in the Polish bank for €6.8 billion simplifies the group's footprint, boosts capital for organic growth and buybacks, and retains a strategic partnership in corporate banking and payments. The deal is expected to be earnings accretive by 2027, with limited risk retained.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Erste Group to Buy Santander Assets in Poland for $7.91 Billion

The Austrian bank has agreed to buy 49% of consumer bank Santander Bank Polska and a 50% stake in asset management firm Santander TFI.

1 year ago - WSJ

Erste Group Bank AG Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2025

Q1 2025 saw strong profitability, improved revenue quality, and robust capital, with upgraded fee income guidance and a CET1 ratio boosted by Basel IV. M&A remains a focus, but if no deal is made, capital returns will increase. Asset quality and loan growth were solid, especially in CEE.

1 year ago - Transcripts

These 16 dividend stocks have ‘high quality yields' if you want to diversify away from the U.S.

Investors and traders might focus on the reasons behind periods of decline or higher volatility in the stock market. But long-term investors have always needed to weather stock-market storms, regardle...

1 year ago - Market Watch

Erste Group initiated coverage of Ignitis Group's stock

AB “Ignitis grupė” (hereinafter – the Group) announces that Erste Group Bank AG (hereinafter – Erste Group), an Austrian financial service provider with leading positions in Central and Eastern Europe...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Austrian lender Erste Group beats Q4 operating profit expectations

Austrian lender Erste Group beat expectations regarding its operating profit on Friday as it released fourth-quarter results, on the back of higher net interest income.

1 year ago - Reuters

Erste Group CFO: Environment is supportive for our overall profit performance

Erste Group CFO Stefan Dörfler discusses the company's earnings after it upgraded its outlook for the year thanks to a stable net interest margin.

1 year ago - CNBC International TV

Erste Group Bank AG Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2024

Q3 2024 saw record revenues, strong NII and fee growth, and low risk costs, driving RoTE near 20%. 2024 guidance was upgraded, with NII expected to grow over 2% and cost income ratio at or below 48%. CEE operations led growth, while Austria faced economic headwinds.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Erste Group Initiated Coverage of Šiaulių Bankas

7 October 2024, Erste Group, one off the largest banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region, has initiated sponsored research of AB Šiaulių Bankas at Buy rating and published the initia...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Erste Group Bank AG Earnings Call Transcript: H1 2024

Strong H1 2024 results with upgraded guidance: net profit up 9.4% year-on-year, NII and fees outperforming, cost-income ratio below 50%, and risk costs lowered. CET1 ratio at 15.5%, share buyback and EUR 3 dividend planned, with robust digital and volume growth supporting outlook.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Austrian bank Erste Group lifts interest income outlook after Q2 beat

Austrian bank Erste Group beat second-quarter expectations and raised its 2024 net interest income forecast on Friday, helped by higher interest rates in the euro zone and larger loan volume.

1 year ago - Reuters

Erste Group Bank: Scaling back is key to competitiveness in Europe

Erste Group Bank CFO Stefan Dörfler says there is a need for consolidation in Europe.

2 years ago - CNBC International TV