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French banks report record profits 2026

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In late July 2026, major French banks announced strong financial results. Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale posted a half‑year net profit of €2.085 billion, a 14 % rise, driven by retail network performance and the integration of Germany’s OLB. The group highlighted investments in technology and AI and announced it would not finance any presidential‑election candidate due to perceived risk without a state guarantee. Two days later, Crédit Agricole reported a Q2 net profit of €2.05 billion, beating expectations, with revenue up 7.7 % year‑on‑year. The results were bolstered by the asset‑management arm Amundi, which also recorded record earnings, and by stronger retail banking in France. Crédit Agricole disclosed a higher stake in Italy’s Banco BPM, reflecting ongoing consolidation in the European banking sector. ~~Both banks’ announcements underscore~~ A few days after the initial CM announcement, the bank’s results also showed strong market performance. Euronext shares reached a ~~period~~ record high of ~~robust profitability~~ €159.30, and CM reported adjusted EBITDA of €360 million for ~~France’s banking industry, reinforced by strong asset‑management performance~~ Q2 2026 (up 21.1 % YoY) and ~~strategic expansion across Europe.~~ adjusted revenue of €544.4 million (up 16.9 %). The bank now serves 14.8 million clients and allocated a €316 million societal dividend to charitable causes. It reaffirmed its decision not to fund any presidential candidates, citing the lack of an explicit state guarantee, a stance noted by President Daniel Baal.

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