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BAWAG posts 21% rise in Q2 profit, reaffirms 2026 outlook ahead of PTSB deal

The Austrian bank beat earnings forecasts in the second quarter, but its shares fell after the earnings call as it prepares for the planned acquisition of Permanent TSB.

Talivio News · Global 21 July 2026, 11:37 1 min read

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BAWAG Group reported a 21% rise in second-quarter profit, according to the company's financial statement.

€255 million

BAWAG's net profit for the second quarter

The Austrian bank also reaffirmed its 2026 outlook and is preparing for the planned acquisition of Permanent TSB (PTSB).

According to the company, BAWAG Group beat the Q2 2026 earnings per share forecast. However, the stock slipped after the earnings call.

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investing.com — BAWAG posts 21% rise in Q2 profit, reaffirms 2026 outlook ahead of PTSB deal (opens in a new window) accessed 21 Jul 2026
investing.com — BAWAG reports Q2 net profit of €255m, prepares for PTSB deal (opens in a new window) accessed 21 Jul 2026
investing.com — Earnings call transcript: BAWAG Group beats Q2 2026 EPS forecast, stock slips (opens in a new window) accessed 21 Jul 2026

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BAWAG posts 21% rise in Q2 profit, reaffirms 2026 outlook ahead of PTSB deal

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