AIB Group posts strong Q1 2026 and reaffirms guidance as capital returns ramp up

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2026.04.30 06:29
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AIB Group reported a strong Q1 2026, with gross loans increasing by 1.7% to €73.5bn and new lending up 11% to €3.6bn, 42% of which was green. Despite a 3% decline in net interest income to €0.92bn, total income remained stable. The bank's CET1 ratio stands at 16.0%, and it is executing a €1bn share buyback alongside a proposed €985m dividend. Management reaffirmed guidance for RoTE above 20% for the year, highlighting confidence in earnings and shareholder returns.