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Factbox-Key elements of Credit Agricole's 2028 targets

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Posted on November 18, 2025

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Factbox-Key elements of Credit Agricole's 2028 targets
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PARIS (Reuters) -Credit Agricole SA announced on Tuesday new profit and cost targets for 2028. A few highlights: • Return on tangible equity (ROTE): Above 14%, up from a 2025 target of above 12%. •

Credit Agricole Sets Ambitious Profit and Cost Goals for 2028

PARIS (Reuters) -Credit Agricole SA announced on Tuesday new profit and cost targets for 2028.

A few highlights:

• Return on tangible equity (ROTE): Above 14%, up from a 2025 target of above 12%.

• Cost-to-income ratio: Below 55% by 2028, versus a previous 2025 target of below 58%.

• Net income: More than 8.5 billion euros ($9.86 billion), up from prior 2025 target of above 6 billion euros.

• Dividend policy: 50% payout in cash, with the inclusion of an interim dividend from 2026.

• Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio: Around 11%, unchanged.

• Revenues: Nearly 60% to be generated outside France by 2028.

($1 = 0.8624 euros)

(Reporting by Mathieu Rosemain; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)

Key Takeaways

  • Credit Agricole aims for ROTE above 14% by 2028.
  • Cost-to-income ratio target set below 55% by 2028.
  • Net income projected to exceed 8.5 billion euros.
  • Dividend payout policy includes 50% in cash.
  • 60% of revenues to be generated outside France.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Return on Tangible Equity (ROTE)?
Return on Tangible Equity (ROTE) is a financial metric used to measure a company's profitability relative to its tangible equity. It indicates how effectively a company generates profits from its equity base.
What is a Dividend Policy?
A Dividend Policy is a company's approach to distributing profits back to shareholders in the form of dividends. It outlines how much of the profit will be paid out and how often.
What is a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Ratio?
The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Ratio is a measure of a bank's core equity capital compared to its total risk-weighted assets. It is a key indicator of financial strength and stability.
What are Revenues?
Revenues refer to the total income generated by a company from its business activities, typically from the sale of goods and services, before any expenses are deducted.

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