Addiko Bank AG (ADBKF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Growth Amidst Challenges

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Release Date: May 13, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .

Positive Points

• Addiko Bank AG ( ADBKF ) achieved a net profit of EUR10.1 million in Q1 2026, which is 16% above the result of the fourth quarter of last year.

• The bank's NPE ratio remained stable at 2.6%, with an improved coverage ratio of 81.9% and a low cost of risk at 0.2%.

• Consumer lending showed strong growth with new business up by more than 12%, demonstrating resilience despite regulatory constraints.

• The bank maintained a solid funding position with customer deposits of EUR5.3 billion and a liquidity coverage ratio well above 290%.

• Addiko Bank AG ( ADBKF ) has implemented CSRD-compliant ESG reporting for 2025, indicating a commitment to sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Negative Points

• Net profit for Q1 2026 was around 30% below the strong Q1 result of the previous year due to one-time effects and environmental factors.

• The operating result declined by 20.6% year-on-year to EUR20.1 million, reflecting a challenging operating environment.

• The dividend remained suspended due to ongoing regulatory considerations related to the current shareholder structure.

• The SME segment faced challenges with a 5% decline in new business year-over-year, particularly in Slovenia and Croatia.

• Operating expenses increased by 6.1% year-on-year, driven by wage increases, inflation-linked adjustments, and revaluation of share-based compensation.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: Can you elaborate on the competitive pressure in the Serbian market and its impact on net interest margin (NIM)? A: Unidentified_2 (Herbert): We anticipate continued price pressure on both assets and liabilities in Serbia. We aim to adjust yields on both ends of the balance sheet to improve margins. Unidentified_3 (Ganesh) added that despite high volume growth in consumer lending, margins are under pressure, and they are increasing pricing wherever possible to maintain profitability.

Q: With the challenges in the SME sector, do you expect improvements once specific issues are resolved? A: Unidentified_3 (Ganesh): We expect a turnaround in the SME sector, particularly in Croatia and Slovenia, as we address issues like digital invoicing and launch new partnerships. We are focusing on higher ticket sizes and secure lending to drive growth.