RBI Reports 10% Increase in Consolidated Profit Despite Excluding Russian Operations

Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) has announced a substantial 10% rise in consolidated profit for the first nine months of 2026, excluding its operations in Russia, amounting to EUR 1.127 billion. The revenue has experienced an 8% year-over-year growth, reaching EUR 4.971 billion, primarily driven by an uptick in customer loans by 8%, now standing at EUR 109 billion.

The bank successfully acquired Garanti BBVA Group Romania, contributing positively to its balance sheet. RBI's Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio, excluding Russia, is reported at 15.4%, reflecting stable capital adequacy.

Looking ahead, RBI expects net interest income to surpass EUR 4.5 billion, with a return on equity around 13%. Customer loans are projected to grow by approximately 9%, excluding mergers and acquisitions. The cost/income ratio is expected to be around 55%, with a CET1 ratio projected near 14.5% in a deconsolidation scenario for Russia.