Bank Leumi concludes Q1 2024 with a net income of approx. NIS 2.8 billion ($761 million) and ROE of 20.2%
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.
- Net income for Q1 2024 is NIS 2.8 billion ($761 million), up from NIS 981 million ($267 million) last year.
- Return on equity increased to 20.2% from 7.8%.
- Cash dividend of NIS 835 million ($227 million) and share buyback plan of NIS 1 billion ($272 million) announced.
- Efficiency ratio improved to 29% from 32.6%.
- Deposits up by 11.8% compared to the same period last year.
- Loan portfolio increased by 2.2%.
- One-off capital gain of NIS 632 million ($172 million) from HQ building sale.
- Liquidity coverage ratio at 133%.
- Tier 1 capital ratio at 11.98%.
- NPL ratio of 0.65%, reflecting high loan portfolio quality.
- Credit to retail customers decreased by 7.3%.
- Net interest income decreased by 4.1% to NIS 3.767 billion ($1.02 billion).
- Operating and other expenses increased by 12%, totaling NIS 1.825 billion ($496 million).
- Provision for tax increased by 69.1% to NIS 1.503 billion ($408 million).
- Increase in loan loss expenses due to macroeconomic impacts related to the war.
- The Bank will distribute a cash dividend of NIS 835 million (
) and is launching an annual share buyback plan totaling$227 million NIS 1 billion ( ). Total cash dividend and share buyback plan for Q1 2024 is approx.$272 million NIS 1.1 billion ( ) – which constitutes$299 million 40% of the net income for the quarter - Leumi continues to present the best efficiency ratio among Israeli banks -
29% - Deposits by the public in Q1 2024 were up by
11.8% compared with the corresponding period last year - The loan portfolio was up by
2.2% in Q1 2024 - NPL ratio and rate of troubled debts - which reflect the quality of the Bank's loan portfolio - continue to be one of the lowest in the banking system, standing at
0.65% and1.61% respectively - Robust financial indicators - liquidity coverage ratio of
133% , Tier 1 capital ratio of11.98% and total capital ratio of15.02% - In Q1 2024, the Bank recorded a one-off capital gain (after tax) of NIS 632 million (
) in respect of the sale of the Bank's HQ buildings in$172 million Tel Aviv , as part of the transition of the HQ to the new Leumi Campus in Lod
Net income in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to approx.
Return on equity in the first quarter of 2024 was
Deposits by the public grew by a higher rate compared to the banking system – up by
The efficiency ratio in Q1 2024 was
Dividend: The Bank will distribute a cash dividend of
Responsible growth in the loan portfolio in strategic segments - the Bank continues to focus its growth on the credit portfolio in the corporate, commercial and mortgage segments. Since the beginning of the year, the credit portfolio grew by a total rate of
NPL ratio and rate of troubled debts - which reflect the quality of the Bank's loan portfolio - continue to be one of the lowest in the banking system, standing at
Loan loss expenses in the first quarter of 2024 reflect an expense rate of
High capital adequacy: Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio as at March 31, 2024 was
Liquidity coverage ratio as at March 31, 2024 was
The Bank's initiatives due to the War: Leumi significantly expanded the Bank of
In addition, since the outbreak of the war, the Bank made substantial donations to residents of the southern and northern confrontation lines, IDF soldiers - both on active and reserve duty, hospitals and first responder and aid organizations.
In addition, the Bank initiated and financed a series of projects to rehabilitate southern
Development of balance sheet items:
Shareholders' equity as at March 31, 2024 totaled
Net credit to the public as at March 31, 2024 totaled
Housing loans (mortgages) as at March 31, 2024 totaled
Credit to retail customers as at March 31, 2024 totaled
Credit to small businesses as at March 31, 2024 totaled
Middle-market credit as at March 31, 2024 totaled
Corporate credit as at March 31, 2024 totaled
Deposits by the public as at March 31, 2024 totaled
Deposits by retail customers as at March 31, 2024 totaled
Deposits by small businesses as at March 31, 2024 totaled
CET1 capital ratio as at March 31, 2024 was
Total capital ratio as at March 31, 2024 was
Leumi Group - Key Financials
Profit and profitability (in NIS million) | ||||
For the three months ended | Change in | Change in % | ||
2024 | 2023 | |||
Net interest income | 3,767 | 3,928 | (161) | (4.1) |
Loan loss expenses | 222 | 406 | (184) | (45.3) |
Non-interest income | 2,528 | 1,071 | 1,457 | 136 |
Operating and other expenses | 1,825 | 1,629 | 196 | 12 |
Profit before tax | 4,248 | 2,964 | 1,284 | 43.3 |
Provision for tax | 1,503 | 889 | 614 | 69.1 |
Profit after tax | 2,745 | 2,075 | 670 | 32.3 |
The Bank's share in the profits (losses) of associates | 40 | (1,094) | 1,134 | |
Net income attributable to the banking corporation's shareholders | 2,785 | 981 | 1,804 | 183.9 |
Return on equity (%) | 20.2 | 7.8 | ||
Earnings per share (NIS) | 1.83 | 0.64 |
Development of balance sheet items (in NIS million) | |||
As at March 31 | Change in % | ||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Net loans to the public net | 428,582 | 403,817 | 6.1 |
Deposits by the public | 595,805 | 532,906 | 11.8 |
Shareholders' equity | 57,128 | 49,791 | 14.7 |
Total assets | 753,673 | 682,477 | 10.4 |
Principal financial ratios (%) | ||
As at March 31 | ||
2024 | 2023 | |
Net loans to the public to total assets | 56.9 | 59.2 |
Deposits by the public to total assets | 79.1 | 78.1 |
Total equity to risk assets | 15.02 | 14.45 |
Tier 1 capital to risk assets | 11.98 | 11.23 |
Leverage ratio | 6.70 | 6.63 |
Liquidity coverage ratio | 133 | 128 |
The data in this press release has been converted into US dollars solely for convenience purposes, at the representative exchange rate published by the Bank of
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