Intesa Sanpaolo delivered its best six months ever, with Net income of €5.6 billion in the first half of 2026. Net income increased 6 percent year-on-year in the first half and 7 percent in the second quarter. For 2026, Intesa Sanpaolo expects to return around €9.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. “Intesa Sanpaolo continues to rank among the European banks with the highest shareholder remuneration,” said Carlo Messina, CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo. Intesa Sanpaolo expects to deliver €2.9 billion in synergies by drawing on its proven execution capabilities and IT platform.