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Interim Report - First half of 2026

"In the first half of 2026, we delivered strong financial results, reflecting growth in both lending and deposits, solid core income lines and cost management in line with our plans. While net trading income and the insurance service result had been affected by market volatility in the first quarter, both improved notably in the second quarter.

Credit quality remained strong, underlining the resilience of our business.

Our performance in the first half of the year was driven by good customer activity and further progress in our prioritised segments. We continued to see good momentum in Private Banking, in our business and large corporates activities and in asset management"

Carsten Egeriis
Chief Executive Officer

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Outlook for 2026

A net profit in the range of DKK 23-25 billion, reflecting a return on equity of around 14% in 2026, is expected for 2026.

Total income is expected to be somewhat above DKK 59 billion, driven by higher core banking income from higher customer activity, growing volumes and recent policy rate hikes. Income from trading and insurance activities remains subject to financial market conditions.

We expect operating expenses in the range of DKK 26-26.5 billion in 2026. The cost/income ratio is now expected to be below 45%, ahead of our initial target for 2026.

Loan impairment charges are expected to be around DKK 1 billion as a result of continued strong credit quality.



Facts & figures

Our financial Fact Book is updated every quarter. It covers financial statistics, key statistics and macroeconomics.
GIF House

128

 

number of branches

GIF Tablets

One-off items

(DKK millions)Q1 2026Q2 2026Q3 2026Q4 20262026 
Reported pre-tax profit08,348000
Release provision DKK 231 million due to the sale of the PC NO following expiration of primary warranties 0231   
One-off items, in sum0231000
Adjusted pre-tax profit08,117000
 Tax one-offs:
0 0 0 0 0
      
 (DKK millions)Q1 2026Q2 2026Q3 2026Q4 20262026   
Net interest income00000
Net fee income00000
Net trading income00000
Net income from insurance business00000
Other income0231000
Revenues, in sum0231000
Costs00000
Impairments000
00
Profit before tax, Non-core000
00
Effect on pre-tax profit00000
 Effect of tax one-offs 0 0 0 00

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