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Bank Leumi reported strong financial results for 2024, with net income reaching NIS 9.8 billion ($2.7 billion), marking a 40% increase from 2023. The bank achieved a Return on Equity (ROE) of 16.9% and maintained the best efficiency ratio among Israeli banks at 29.9%.
Key highlights include an 8.6% growth in loan portfolio and 8.9% increase in public deposits. The bank demonstrated robust portfolio quality with low NPL ratio (0.5%) and troubled debts (1.4%). Capital return for 2024 totaled approximately NIS 4 billion ($1.1 billion), comprising both cash dividends and share buybacks.
Looking ahead, Bank Leumi announced strategic financial targets for 2025-2026, including annual net income of NIS 9-11 billion, ROE of 15-16%, and capital return of at least 50% of net income each year. The bank maintains strong capital adequacy with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.17% and total capital ratio of 14.83%.
Bank Leumi (TASE: LUMI) has announced it will release its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The company will host a webcast and conference call for analysts and investors at 5 PM (Israel); 3 PM (UK); 10 AM (EST) on the same day.
The presentation will be hosted by Hanan Friedman (President and CEO), Omer Ziv (Deputy CEO and Head of Capital Markets Division), and Hagit Argov (Head of Finance Division), followed by a Q&A session. The presentation materials will be available on the Israeli Securities Authority reporting website (MAGNA) and Leumi's website under Investor Relations. An archived recording will be available one business day after the results publication.
Bank Leumi reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with net income of NIS 2.3 billion ($620 million), representing a 29.8% increase from the previous year. Key highlights include a 15.5% return on equity, improved efficiency ratio of 31.1%, and capital return of NIS 917 million ($247 million). The bank showed robust growth with a 7.1% increase in loan portfolio and 8% growth in public deposits. Financial indicators remain strong with a liquidity coverage ratio of 124%, Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.07%, and total capital ratio of 14.77%. The bank maintains high portfolio quality with low NPL ratio of 0.52% and troubled debts at 1.44%.
Bank Leumi (TASE: LUMI) has announced it will release its Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The company will host a conference call for analysts and investors on the same day at 5 PM (Israel), 3 PM (UK), and 10 AM (ET). The call will be hosted by Ms. Hagit Argov, Head of the Finance Division, and Mr. Omer Ziv, Deputy CEO and Head of the Capital Markets Division. A presentation will be available on the Israeli Securities Authority reporting website and Leumi website, with an archived recording available one business day after the results publication.
Bank Leumi reported Q2 2024 net income of NIS 2.3 billion ($612 million) with a return on equity of 16%. Excluding a deduction related to Valley National Bank investment, ROE was 20.2%. The bank declared a dividend of NIS 908 million ($242 million), representing 40% of quarterly net income. Key highlights:
- Efficiency ratio improved to 28.7%
- Deposits grew 8.8% year-over-year
- Loan portfolio increased 5.9% year-over-year
- NPL ratio low at 0.56%
- Strong capital ratios: CET1 at 12.04%, total capital ratio at 15.04%
- Liquidity coverage ratio of 130%
The bank implemented relief programs and donations totaling NIS 554 million ($147 million) to support customers affected by the ongoing war.
Bank Leumi (TASE: LUMI) has announced the release of its Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results on August 14, 2024. A conference call for analysts and investors will be held on the same day at 5 PM (Israel); 3 PM (UK); 10 AM (ET) to discuss the results. Ms. Hagit Argov, Head of the Finance Division, will host the call along with Mr. Omer Ziv, Deputy CEO and Head of the Capital Markets Division, followed by a Q&A session.
Participants can access the call using provided phone numbers for various locations. A presentation will be published on the Israeli Securities Authority reporting website (MAGNA) and the Leumi website under Investor Relations. An archived recording of the webcast will be available on the Leumi website one business day after the publication of results.
Bank Leumi reported a net income of NIS 2.8 billion ($761 million) for Q1 2024, a significant increase from NIS 981 million ($267 million) in the same period last year. The bank's return on equity for the quarter was 20.2%, up from 7.8% last year. A cash dividend of NIS 835 million ($227 million) and a share buyback plan totaling NIS 1 billion ($272 million) were announced, amounting to 40% of the net income.
Leumi's deposits rose by 11.8%, and the loan portfolio increased by 2.2%. The bank maintains a strong efficiency ratio of 29%. A one-off capital gain of NIS 632 million ($172 million) was recorded from the sale of its Tel Aviv HQ. Key financial indicators include a liquidity coverage ratio of 133% and a Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.98%.
The bank's NPL ratio stands at 0.65%, one of the lowest in the sector. Relief programs and donations amounting to NIS 440 million ($120 million) were provided due to the war, impacting various sectors and individuals.
Bank Leumi (TASE: LUMI) will release its First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 28, 2024. A conference call for analysts and investors is scheduled for the same day at 5 PM (Israel); 3 PM (UK); and 10 AM (ET). The call will be hosted by Ms. Hagit Argov, Head of the Finance Division, and Mr. Omer Ziv, Deputy CEO and Head of the Capital Markets Division.
Participants can join the call using specific phone numbers provided for Israel, the UK, the US, Canada, and other locations. The presentation used during the call will be published on both the Israeli Securities Authority reporting website (MAGNA) and the Leumi website. An archived recording of the webcast will be available one business day after the results are published.
For more details, visit the investor relations page on the Leumi website or contact Michael Klahr, VP, Head of Investor Relations.
