RBI Reports Strong Q1 2026 Performance Excluding Russia

Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) has reported a robust operating performance for the first quarter of 2026, showing a 12% year-on-year increase in operating results when excluding Russian operations. Main revenues witnessed a 5% rise, reaching EUR 1,596 million. Customer loans rose by 3% to EUR 105 billion year-to-date, excluding Russia.

The consolidated profit for the same period stood at EUR 209 million, although it was impacted by higher upfront bank levies. The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio excluding Russia was reported at 14.9%, while the group CET1 ratio was 17.7%.

RBI maintained its cautious stance in Russia, committing to further business reductions and continued restrictions throughout 2026. Despite this, the outlook remains optimistic, with targets adjusted to reflect pending acquisitions. RBI aims for a consolidated return on equity of at least 13% in the medium term, excluding Russian operations.