BNP Paribas Announces Q1 2025 Financial Results

BNP Paribas has reported a significant 12.5% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, totaling €5.28 billion. This growth highlights the bank's robust performance amidst a challenging economic landscape.

Financial Highlights

The bank's net income experienced a slight decline of 4.9%, settling at €2.95 billion, compared to the same period in 2024. Additionally, net earnings per share (EPS) decreased by 2.8% year-on-year to €2.44.

On a positive note, operating income saw a 10.1% increase to €2.26 billion, and net banking income (NBI) grew by 3.8% to €12.9 billion.

Strategic Outlook

Jean-Laurent Bonnafe, CEO of BNP Paribas, commented on the results, stating, "We confirm our 2024-2026 trajectory, driven by the strength of our diversified model and our resilience in the face of economic cycles." He also highlighted Europe's reinvestment efforts, including a new investment plan in Germany and the European Commission’s strategy for the Savings and Investments Union (SIU).