Bank of Ireland said it sees its net interest income growing to €3.85 billion by 2028 as its loans and deposits grow.
It follows a slightly better than expected €3.37 billion outturn for 2025, the lender said on Monday.
The bank posted a €1.2 billion net profit and plans to return 100 per cent of this to shareholders through dividends and a stock buyback, it said.
The result included a €268 million provision to cover redress for the bank’s involvement in the UK motor finance commission debacle and restructuring costs of €153 million.
“Overall Bank of Ireland delivered a solid 2025 performance, with profits coming in ahead of expectations thanks to lower-than-anticipated impairments and continued balance-sheet resilience,” said Denis McGoldrick, an analyst with Goodbody Stockbrokers.
“Strong capital generation, steady loan and deposit trends, and enhanced shareholder returns, including a higher dividend, reinforce the bank’s positive momentum.”
The bank sees net interest income inching up to €3.4 billion this year, before gradually rising to €3.85 billion in 2028, according to its new medium-term outlook. This would deliver total income of €4.75 billion by the end of the period.
It forecasts “mid-to high-teens” compound annual percentage growth in earnings per share over the horizon.
“The group enters the new strategic cycle with momentum, and from a position of strength across our franchise,” said chief executive Myles O’Grady. “Our strategy 2028 will drive significant shareholder value through earnings growth, accelerating returns and strong capital generation, with continued momentum to 2030.”
“We are poised for growth. Ireland continues to be a highly attractive market and our unique business model in Ireland is superbly positioned to both support and benefit from this backdrop.”