Economy

BNP Paribas Reports a Strong 12.5% Revenue Growth to €5.28B in Q1 2025 Amid Economic Uncertainties

BNP Paribas Q1 Financial Highlights

BNP Paribas has announced a significant 12.5% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, reaching €5.28 billion. Despite this growth, the bank experienced a 4.9% decline in net income, totaling €2.95 billion, and a 2.8% decrease in earnings per share (EPS) to €2.44.

Operational Performance and Strategic Outlook

The bank's operating income saw a 10.1% rise to €2.26 billion, with net banking income (NBI) increasing by 3.8% to €12.9 billion. Jean-Laurent Bonnafe, CEO of BNP Paribas, emphasized the bank's resilience and diversified model as key drivers for its 2024-2026 trajectory, highlighting strategic investments in Europe and the 2030 Readiness Plan.