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Banorte Q2 Profit Rises 6% on Strong Consumer Lending, Beats Estimates
Summary
The Mexican financial group reported a net profit of 15.55 billion pesos, slightly above analyst forecasts, driven by robust growth in its auto, payroll, and credit card loan portfolios.
Grupo Financiero Banorte reported a 6% year-over-year increase in its second-quarter net profit, buoyed by strong demand in its consumer lending division and higher fee income. The Mexican banking giant announced a net profit of 15.55 billion pesos ($888.64 million), narrowly surpassing the LSEG-compiled analyst estimate of 15.53 billion pesos.
Earnings Beat Expectations
Banorte's total revenues for the quarter climbed 12% from the previous year to reach 43.15 billion pesos, also exceeding the forecast of 42.41 billion pesos, according to the company's financial report released Tuesday. The positive results were primarily attributed to sustained momentum in consumer credit.
The bank's profitability metrics also showed improvement, with its return on equity (ROE) expanding to 25.7%, an increase of 209 basis points compared to the same period last year. The strong performance reflects the bank's ability to capitalize on a resilient consumer market.
Portfolio Growth and Management Changes
AdThe consumer loan portfolio was a key growth engine. Sequentially, the bank saw robust expansion in key segments:
- Auto loans increased by 4% from the prior quarter.
- Payroll loans also grew by 4%.
- Credit card loans rose by 2%.
Despite the overall positive results, net interest income fell 5% from the first quarter, which the bank attributed to a lower valuation of its inflation-linked securities. However, Banorte stated this impact was offset by adjustments to technical reserves, leaving net income unaffected. Loan loss provisions decreased 12% sequentially following a regulatory adjustment but rose 26% year-over-year, consistent with the growth of its loan portfolio.
Concurrent with the earnings release, Banorte announced a leadership change. Tomas Lozano, a 19-year company veteran who most recently led investor relations, was appointed Chief Financial Officer. Rafael Arana, who previously held the dual roles of CFO and COO, will continue as Chief Operating Officer, with Lozano reporting to him.
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