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Sign InReflecting strong operational momentum within the European banking sector, ING Group has delivered second-quarter results that surpassed market expectations. The group reported GAAP earnings per share of €0.68 on revenue of €6.28 billion, marking a 10.2% increase year-on-year. Consequently, management has officially upgraded its financial outlook for 2026 and 2027, signaling higher anticipated profitability and operational efficiency moving forward.
Per market data, ING shares stood at $33.28 at the close of July 28, 2026, after trading between a session low of $32.89 and a high of $33.35. The performance was bolstered by €15.2 billion in net core lending growth and €15.9 billion in net core deposit inflows. Additionally, fee income rose 14% year-on-year to €1,278 million, demonstrating continued commercial momentum and a growing primary customer base.
Traders should monitor the bank's capital strength, with its CET1 ratio currently at 13.1%, as it targets a return on tangible equity (ROTE) of over 16% by 2027. In terms of broader catalysts, the European Central Bank maintained its interest rate at 2.4% as of July 23, 2026, a key level that will continue to influence the net interest income trajectory for major lenders like ING.