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Bank of Cyprus Reports €481m Profit for 2025 with €305m Dividend

Published February 18, 2026, 09:17
Bank of Cyprus Reports €481m Profit for 2025 with €305m Dividend

The Bank of Cyprus announced a net profit of €481 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, confirming its strong profitability. The bank will distribute a cash dividend of €305 million, representing a payout ratio of 70%. Fourth-quarter profits amounted to €128 million, while the Return on Tangible Equity (ROTE) stood at 18.6%. The bank recorded a record new lending volume of €3 billion, up 23% year-on-year, with the performing loan portfolio reaching €10.9 billion, an increase of 8%. Deposits also increased by 8% to €22.2 billion, with a focus on retail banking. Asset quality remains positive, with the Non-Performing Loans (NPL) ratio limited to 1.2% and the credit loss charge at 33 basis points. The bank's liquidity is strong, with a Liquidity Coverage Ratio of 321% and a liquidity surplus of €9.2 billion. In terms of capital, the CET1 ratio stood at 21.0%, while the Total Capital Adequacy Ratio reached 25.9%, after deducting the dividend distribution. Management reports that net interest income resilience was maintained despite the lower interest rate environment, thanks to strong loan and deposit growth and efficient cost management. The bank will hold an investor update on March 3, 2026.