National Bank of Canada
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Price: 173.13 CAD 0.2% Market Closed
Market Cap: 67.8B CAD

National Bank of Canada
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Nestled in the heart of Montreal, the National Bank of Canada has carved its niche as one of the most significant financial institutions in the country, tracing its roots back to 1859. This bastion of banking prowess operates primarily within the heartland of Quebec, yet its influence ripples across Canada's sprawling financial landscape. At its core, the bank is a multipronged financial architect, interweaving personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and financial markets services into a robust tapestry of offerings that cater to a diverse clientele. While its commitment to personalized customer service remains a hallmark, it seamlessly employs digital innovations to enhance accessibility and efficiency, striking a fine balance between tradition and modernity.

Revenue streams for the National Bank of Canada flow from its well-diversified operations, ensuring stability even as market tides shift. Traditional banking activities, such as lending and deposit-taking, form the backbone of its earnings, generating interest income that fuels its financial engine. In parallel, its wealth management division garners fees by advising individuals and institutions, optimizing investment portfolios, and ensuring robust financial planning. Furthermore, the bank's prowess in financial markets enables it to engage in securities trading, underwriting, and corporate advisory services, expanding its revenue horizon. By meticulously intertwining these activities, the National Bank continuously fortifies its market position, underpinning a resilient business model capable of navigating the complexities of economic ebbs and flows.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q4 2025
Call Date
Dec 3, 2025
AI Summary
Q4 2025

Strong Results: National Bank of Canada reported adjusted EPS of $2.82 for Q4 2025 and $11.28 for the year, with ROE at 15.3% and EPS growth of 9%.

CWB Integration: The integration of Canadian Western Bank is ahead of schedule, delivering cost and funding synergies early with a target of $270 million to be fully realized by end of 2026, over a year ahead of plan.

Revenue Synergy Targets: New revenue synergies from CWB are targeted at $50 million in fiscal 2026, rising to $200–$250 million by 2028, with most synergies expected from the commercial segment.

Laurentian Acquisition: The bank will acquire Laurentian Bank's retail, SME, and syndicated loan portfolios, a move expected to be accretive to EPS by 1.5–2% in the first year post-closing.

Capital & Dividends: Ended the year with a CET1 ratio of 13.75%. Announced a 5% dividend increase for Q1 2026 and continued share buybacks, with a target CET1 ratio of around 13% by 2027.

Guidance Maintained: For 2026, targeting EPS growth of 5–10%, positive operating leverage, and ROE around 15%, with ambitions to reach 17%+ ROE by 2027.

Credit Performance: Credit quality remains resilient, with impaired provisions within guidance, though caution remains due to macro uncertainties and select file-specific issues in CWB and ABA portfolios.

Expense Investments: Elevated expenses in Q4 reflect strategic investments in technology and marketing, but normalization is expected in 2026.

Key Financials
Earnings Per Share
$2.82
Earnings Per Share
$11.28
Return on Equity
15.3%
Dividend Payout Ratio
40.7%
Dividend per Share
7% increase in 2025
Revenue
25% growth in 2025
Pre-Tax Pre-Provision Profit (PTPP)
32% increase in 2025
Operating Leverage
Positive every quarter in 2025; 4.4% in Q4
CET1 Ratio
13.75%
Cost and Funding Synergies from CWB
$116M achieved to date; $135M by Q1 2026
Personal Mortgage Growth
8% YoY
Commercial Loan Growth
12% YoY
Wealth Management Net Income Growth
18% in Q4; 17% for the year
Assets Under Administration (AUA)
$875B
Capital Markets Revenue
$877M (Q4)
Capital Markets Net Income
$1.7B (2025)
Credigy Net Income
$42M (Q4)
ABA Bank Net Income Growth
8% YoY (Q4)
ABA Bank Revenue Growth
16% YoY (Q4)
ABA Deposits
up 19% YoY
ABA Loans
up 9% YoY
Net Interest Income (NII, ex-trading)
up 3% QoQ
All-bank Net Interest Margin (NIM, ex-trading)
2.19%
P&C NIM
Stable sequentially
Total Loans
$303B
Total Deposits
$318B
Share Buybacks
2.1M shares repurchased since September (27% of program)
Total Provisions for Credit Losses (PCL, full year)
45 bps
Impaired PCLs (full year)
28 bps
Total Allowances for Credit Losses
$2.4B
Performing Allowances
$1.6B
Gross Impaired Loan Ratio
109 bps
PCLs (Q4)
$244M or 33 bps
PCLs on Impaired Loans (Q4)
$211M or 28 bps
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Laurent Ferreira
President, CEO & Director
No Bio Available
Ms. Marie Chantal Gingras
CFO & Executive VP of Finance
No Bio Available
Ms. Lucie Blanchet
Executive Vice-President of Personal Banking & Client Experience
No Bio Available
Mr. Etienne Dubuc
Executive VP, Head of Fin. Markets, Co-President & Co-CEO of National Bank Financial
No Bio Available
Ms. Julie Levesque
Executive Vice-President of Technology & Operations
No Bio Available
Marianne Ratte
VP & Head of Investor Relations
No Bio Available
Ms. Nicole Rondou
Vice President of Compliance
No Bio Available
Mr. Dominic Paradis
Senior VP of Legal Affairs & Corporate Secretary
No Bio Available
Claude Breton
Vice-President of Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility
No Bio Available
Ms. Brigitte Hebert
Head of Employee Experience & Executive VP of Employee Experience
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
QUEBEC
MONTREAL
600 De la Gauchetiere St W 7th Floor
Contacts
+15143946751.0
www.nbc.ca