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Reuters
08-05-2025
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- Reuters
Italy's BPER posts 43.2% rise in first quarter net profit
MILAN, May 8 (Reuters) - Italy's BPER Banca ( opens new tab posted a 43.2% rise in first-quarter net profit on Thursday, driven by fee and trading income that more than countered a decline in net interest margin. Net profit for the January-March period was 442.9 million euros ($500.74 million). here. Italy's fourth-largest bank, which launched a 4.3 billion euro all-share bid for smaller rival Banca Popolare di Sondrio ( opens new tab in February, saw revenues rise 5% in the first quarter. Net fees rose 8.5%, while a narrowing spread between lending and deposit rates pushed net interest margin down 3.8%. ($1 = 0.8845 euros)
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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- Yahoo
European banks extend losses amid tariff selloff
(Reuters) -Shares in European lenders extended losses on Friday amid a deep selloff in equities sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. A basket of the region's banks was down 3.3% to its lowest since early February at 0710 GMT after falling 5.5% on Thursday. Losses over the past two trading days hit 8.5%, the most for this period in three years. Italy's BPER Banca, Germany's Deutsche Bank, Spain's Sabadell were leading losses, all down around 4.3%. Banking stocks elsewhere tanked overnight, with shares in many large Wall Street institutions, such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan falling between 7-9%, marking their largest daily declines since 2020. An index of financial shares in Japan fell by as much as 11% at one point on Friday. Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
28-03-2025
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- Reuters
Unipol targets higher profits, dividends in new plan
MILAN, March 28 (Reuters) - Italian financial group Unipol ( opens new tab aims to make a total net profit of 3.8 billion euros ($4.1 billion) over the next three years as it invests in technology and bancassurance to bolster its core insurance business. Unipol, Italy's second biggest insurer, also pledged to pay out up to 2.2 billion euros in dividends to shareholders over the period, it said in its 2025-2027 business plan, unveiled on Friday. Under the plan - dubbed "Stronger/Faster/Better" - Unipol said it aimed to enhance its industrial profitability and strengthen its distribution network. It aims to generate 1 billion euros in capital organically over the plan to boost its financial strength and capacity for future investments. In the final year of the plan, Unipol aims to achieve total insurance income of 18 billion euros, with non-life business targeted to generate 10.6 billion, and life business the remaining 7.4 billion. The insurer exceeded the targets set out in its previous three-year plan, which had guided for net profits of 2.3 billion euros and dividends totalling 960 million euros. Unipol is the main shareholder in BPER Banca ( opens new tab and Banca Popolare di Sondrio ( opens new tab with a near 20% stake in each Italian bank, which distribute the insurer's products. Unipol has backed the 4.3 billion euro takeover bid BPER launched last month for smaller rival Popolare di Sondrio, saying the proposed merger would have a positive impact on the activities it has in common with the two lenders. ($1 = 0.9271 euros)
Yahoo
17-02-2025
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- Yahoo
3 Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio
As global markets navigate a landscape marked by rising inflation and near-record highs in U.S. stock indexes, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst economic uncertainty. With growth stocks outperforming value shares and interest rates expected to remain elevated, dividend stocks offer an appealing option for those looking to enhance their portfolios with consistent income streams. Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) 7.49% ★★★★★★ Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) 4.90% ★★★★★★ Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) 3.84% ★★★★★★ Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) 5.23% ★★★★★★ Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) 4.60% ★★★★★★ GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) 4.41% ★★★★★★ CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) 4.12% ★★★★★★ DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) 3.84% ★★★★★★ Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) 3.35% ★★★★★★ HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) 4.28% ★★★★★★ Click here to see the full list of 1976 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener. Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: BPER Banca SpA offers a range of banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and professionals both in Italy and internationally, with a market cap of €9.08 billion. Operations: BPER Banca SpA generates revenue through its diverse range of banking products and services tailored for individuals, businesses, and professionals across Italy and international markets. Dividend Yield: 9.4% BPER Banca's dividend yield is among the top 25% in Italy, at 9.38%, but its track record shows volatility over nine years. Despite this, dividends are currently covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 60.5% and are forecast to remain sustainable at 71.9% in three years. The stock trades below estimated fair value, offering good relative value compared to peers, though earnings are expected to decline slightly over the next few years. Dive into the specifics of BPER Banca here with our thorough dividend report. In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that BPER Banca is trading behind its estimated value. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Samse SA is a French company that distributes building materials and tools, with a market cap of €483.27 million. Operations: Samse SA generates its revenue through two main segments: Trading, which accounts for €1.69 billion, and Do-It-Yourself, contributing €429.36 million. Dividend Yield: 7.1% SAMS offers a competitive dividend yield of 7.09%, placing it in the top 25% of French dividend stocks. The dividends are well-covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 79.7%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 28%). However, its profit margins have decreased from last year, and its dividend history has shown volatility over the past decade, raising concerns about sustainability despite recent growth in payments. The stock trades at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio compared to the French market. Navigate through the intricacies of Samse with our comprehensive dividend report here. The analysis detailed in our Samse valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital AG is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of €183.29 million. Operations: MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital AG generates revenue primarily from Management Services (€33.91 million) and Transaction Services (€6.90 million). Dividend Yield: 5.2% MPCK's dividends, covered by earnings (54.8% payout ratio) and cash flows (28.7% cash payout ratio), have been stable but only paid for three years. The dividend yield of 5.19% ranks it in the top 25% of German market payers, yet its short payment history may concern some investors. Recent acquisition by Castor Maritime for €182.8 million could impact future dividend policies as new management takes effect post-transaction completion in December 2024. Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital's dividend report. According our valuation report, there's an indication that MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital's share price might be on the cheaper side. Investigate our full lineup of 1976 Top Dividend Stocks right here. Have you diversified into these companies? Leverage the power of Simply Wall St's portfolio to keep a close eye on market movements affecting your investments. Discover a world of investment opportunities with Simply Wall St's free app and access unparalleled stock analysis across all markets. Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include BIT:BPE ENXTPA:SAMS and XTRA:MPCK. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. 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