MONETA delivers net profit of CZK 1.6 billion, up 8 per cent year-on-year
Net profit of CZK 1.6 billion, up 8 per cent
Operating income of CZK 3.5 billion, up 4.8 per cent
Operating costs of CZK 1.5 billion, up 1 per cent
Credit cost of CZK 160 million, or 22 basis points
Return on Tangible Equity of 21.6 per cent, up 2.1percentage points
Prague, 24 April 2026 - MONETA Money Bank ("MONETA" or "the Bank") today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2026.
Net profit increased by 8 per cent year-on-year to CZK 1.6 billion, representing a Return on Tangible Equity of 21.6 per cent. This was in line with MONETA's expectations and was underpinned by strong operating income of CZK 3.5 billion, up
4.8 per cent.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Net interest income increased by 7.7 per cent year-on-year to CZK 2.5 billion, driven by higher interest income, which increased by 2.2 per cent to CZK 5 billion due to continuing year-on-year growth in new lending volumes. Net interest income was also supported by a drop in the cost of funding on customer deposits from 2.11 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 to 1.99 per cent, which reduced interest expense by
2.9 per cent to CZK 2.5 billion.
Net fee and commission income increased by 1.8 per cent year-on-year to
CZK 863 million. This was driven mainly by higher income from the distribution of third-party products and higher transactional fees. The distribution of wealth
management products continued to be strong as retail clients sought higher returns on their savings, with related fee income increasing by 19.6 per cent to CZK 262 million.
Income related to insurance-product distribution remained stable at CZK 293 million.
Total operating costs for the quarter came in at CZK 1.5 billion, up 1 per cent against the first quarter of 2025. Personnel expenses increased by 8.5 per cent year-on-year to CZK 661 million, driven by higher average salaries and increased
performance-based compensation in the sales and management teams. This increase was offset by year-on-year declines of 3.9 per cent to CZK 365 million in
administrative expenses, and of 9.2 per cent to CZK 266 million in depreciation and amortisation costs.
Credit cost in the first quarter amounted to a net charge of CZK 160 million, or
22 basis points of the average net loan portfolio on an annualised basis. This was at the lower end of the guided range of 20-35 basis points. The credit cost grew by
6 per cent year-on-year due to the creation of loan loss provisions to cover the significant growth in new lending volumes. The Bank's non-performing loan ratio remained at 1 per cent.
MONETA's effective tax rate was 15.2 per cent for the quarter under review, in line with expectations.
Consolidated net profit therefore reached CZK 1.6 billion, up 8 per cent, which represents a Return on Tangible Equity of 21.6 per cent.
BALANCE SHEET AND CLIENT BASE
MONETA's balance sheet increased by 3.9 per cent year-on-year to CZK 520 billion. This was underpinned by ongoing growth in both client deposits and the lending portfolio.
The loan portfolio grew by 6.8 per cent year-on-year to CZK 297 billion, which was largely driven by continuing growth in the commercial segment.
The retail loan portfolio grew by 1.9 per cent year-on-year, with the total loan portfolio reaching CZK 188 billion. Consumer loans increased by 8.3 per cent to
CZK 41.8 billion, thanks to 22.6 per cent year-on-year growth in new volumes. The mortgage loan portfolio stood at CZK 133 billion, while the combined credit card and overdraft portfolio amounted to CZK 2.3 billion.
MONETA's wealth management distribution business continued its strong momentum, with total invested balances increasing by 28.8 per cent year-on-year to
CZK 81.5 billion. The MONETA-brand range of ICAV funds, launched in October last year, attracted significant demand from clients in the first quarter, with CZK 3.6 billion invested as at 31 March.
The commercial lending business delivered a particularly solid performance, growing by 16.3 percent year-on-year to CZK 109 billion, largely thanks to new volumes in investment loans, up 73.4 per cent to CZK 6 billion, and small business loans, up
20.1 per cent to CZK 2.1 billion. The investment loan portfolio increased by 20 per cent to CZK 60.6 billion, while the small business loan portfolio grew by 25.7 per cent to CZK 21.6 billion year-on-year.
The customer deposit base increased by 4 per cent year-on-year to CZK 450 billion. Retail deposits rose 3.2 per cent to CZK 341 billion, while commercial deposits rose by
6.5 per cent to CZK 109 billion.
MONETA's client base remained stable at 1.6 million as at 31 March.
CAPITAL POSITIONMONETA maintained a strong capital position in the first quarter, with regulatory capital of CZK 30.8 billion, and excess capital of CZK 4.5 billion. The capital adequacy ratio reached 17.88 per cent, remaining comfortably above the management target of
15.25 per cent (comprising the 14.25 per cent regulatory requirement and one per cent management buffer). Tier 1 excess capital was CZK 2.1 billion as at 31 March.
In February, the Czech National Bank lowered the Bank's Minimum Requirement for Own Funds and Eligible Liabilities (MREL) by 30 basis points to 16.8 per cent of the total volume of risk exposure. As a result, management's MREL target declined to
22.05 per cent. As at 31 March, MONETA's MREL ratio stood at 26.97 per cent.
MONETA continued to accrue 90 per cent of the first quarter's consolidated net profit for future dividend distribution.
LIQUIDITY POSITION
MONETA's liquidity position continues to be strong, with high quality liquid assets of CZK 177 billion and a liquidity coverage ratio of 415 per cent at the end of the first quarter.
DIGITAL CAPABILITIES
MONETA's online banking platform consistently serves as an important driver of product and service distribution. The share of new mortgage and consumer loans distributed fully online was 31 per cent and 44 per cent respectively. The online share of new retail current accounts and new retail savings and term accounts was
44 per cent and 75 per cent respectively.
MARKET GUIDANCE
MONETA published its mid-term guidance for the period 2026-2030 on 3 February 2026, which envisages a cumulative net profit of CZK 37.1 billion. This is 39.1 per cent higher than the cumulative net profit delivered in the past five years. For 2026, MONETA is committed to delivering a minimum net profit of CZK 6.6 billion.
Market guidance published on 3 February 2026
CAGR | ||||||
Metrics | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2026-2030 |
Operating income (CZK bn) | 14.6 | 15.4 | 16.1 | 16.7 | 17.5 | 4.6 % |
Operating expenses (CZK bn) | (6.0) | (6.1) | (6.2) | (6.4) | (6.5) | 20% |
Operating profit (CZK bn) | 8.6 | 9.3 | 9.9 | 10.4 | 11.0 | 6.3% |
Credit cost ratio (bps) | (20-35) | (25-45) | (25-45) | (25-45) | (25-45) | |
Effective tax rate (%) | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | |
Net profit (CZK bn) | 6.6 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 5.9% |
Earnings per share (CZK) | 12.9 | 13.7 | 14.5 | 15.3 | 16.2 | 5.9% |
Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE) | 23% | 23% | 24% | 24% | 25% | |
Commenting on MONETA's financial results for the first quarter of 2026, Tomas* Spurny, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO, said:
"MONETA delivered a solid set of first quarter results, and I have full confidence that we are on the right track to deliver on our commitment to shareholders for the full year."
MONETA's 1Q 2026 earnings call will be held on 24 April 2026 at 1Oam CET. Information how to register for the call can be found on the investor web pages at https://investors.moneta.cz/ or here.
Enquiries:
MONETA Money Bank, a.s.
Press Office: Tereza Rysanova media@moneta.cz
+420 724 159 792
Investor Relations: Linda Kavanova investors@moneta.cz
+420 224 442 549
GROSS PERFORMING LOAN PORTFOLIO
CZK bn | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 | Change |
Mortgage loans | 132.9 | 131.3 | 1.2% |
Consumer loans | 41.8 | 38.6 | 8.3% |
Housing loans | 7.8 | 9.3 | (15.9) % |
Auto loans | 2.9 | 2.7 | 6.5% |
Credit cards and overdrafts | 2.3 | 2.3 | (0.4)% |
Retail Total | 187.6 | 184.2 | 1.9% |
Investment loans | 60.6 | 50.5 | 20.0% |
Working capital loans | 16.6 | 16.7 | (0.6)% |
Small business loans | 21.6 | 17.2 | 25.7% |
Auto loans | 10.1 | 8.6 | 17.2% |
Commercial leases | 0.5 | 1.1 | (52.3) % |
Commercial total | 109.3 | 94.0 | 16.3% |
Total gross performing loan portfolio | 296.9 | 278.1 | 6.8% |
FUNDING BASE
CZK bn | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 | Change 3.2% 6.5% 4.0% 0.1% 4.6% (2.7)% | |
Retail customer deposits | 340.7 | 330.2 | ||
Commercial customer deposits | 109.3 | 102.6 | ||
Customer deposits total | 450.0 | 432.8 | ||
Subordinated deposits | 2.9 | 2.9 | ||
Issued securities | 16.9 | 16.2 | ||
Due to banks and other | 3.9 | 4.0 | ||
Wholesale total | 23.7 | | | 23.1 | 2.8% |
Total funding base | 473.8 | | | 455.9 | 3.9% |
OPERATING PLATFORM | |||
31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 | Change | |
Number of branches | 123 | 124 | (0.8)% |
Number of ATMs1 | 1,920 | 1,936 | (0.8)% |
Number of clients (million) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.2% |
Note: Figures in the table may not add up to the total due to rounding differences.
1 Shared ATM network including 541 MONETA's ATMs, 750 KB ATMs, 373 Air Bank ATMs and 256 UniCredit Bank ATMs as at 31 March 2026 and 557 MONETA's ATMs, 760 KB ATMs, 366 Air Bank ATMs and 253 UniCredit Bank ATMs as at 31 March 2025.
MONETA Money Bank, a.s. | Vyskocilova 1442/1b, 140 28 Praha 4 - Michle Company ID 25672720 | Registered by the Municipal Court in Prague, Section B, Insert 5403 | tel.: +420 224 443 636 https://www.moneta.cz
