Investing.com -- Banca Generali SpA reported net profit of €279m for the first half of 2026, up 39% YoY, driven by operating normalization and supportive financial markets, though shares fell 1.4% following the results. The Italian private bank's recurring net profit reached €202.1m, up 14.6% YoY, reflecting asset expansion and strong commercial momentum. "Best first half results ever," the bank stated, highlighting net profit growth driven by operating normalization and supportive financial markets. Net financial income increased 7% to €189m, benefiting from higher trading gains. Related articlesBanca Generali posts record first-half profit of €279mJPMorgan outlines ten strategic themes that could shape the outlook for 2026As Claude disrupts stock market, Anthropic researcher warns 'world is in peril'