Italy's UniCredit guides 2025 revenue slowdown after fourth-quarter profit beat
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 11 2025
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Source: CNBC
Financial Performance: UniCredit reported a fourth-quarter net profit of 1.969 billion euros, exceeding analyst expectations, and announced plans to increase its cash dividend payout to 50% of net profit for 2025, despite forecasting a slight revenue decline due to pressures in Russia and net interest income.
Strategic Moves and Market Positioning: The bank is pursuing growth through potential acquisitions, including a stake in Commerzbank and an offer for Banco BPM, while navigating regulatory challenges in Italy regarding corporate takeovers and maintaining a focus on improving its standalone financial case.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
