Welcome to our dedicated page for Bank Leumi news (Ticker: BLMIF), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Bank Leumi stock.
Bank Leumi le-Israel (BLMIF) is tied to Bank Leumi, a commercial bank that regularly publishes detailed financial and operational updates. On this news page, readers can follow Bank Leumi’s public announcements, which cover quarterly and annual results, capital markets activity and the bank’s response to economic and geopolitical conditions in Israel.
Recent news releases focus on net income, return on equity, efficiency ratios and growth in key balance sheet items such as net credit to the public, housing loans, corporate credit and deposits by the public. Bank Leumi also reports on loan portfolio quality, highlighting low non‑performing loans and troubled debt ratios, and explains its collective loan loss provisions in light of ongoing uncertainty.
Another recurring theme in the bank’s news flow is capital strength and shareholder distributions. The bank discloses common equity Tier 1 and total capital ratios, leverage and liquidity coverage ratios, while also announcing cash dividends and share buyback programs, often expressed as a percentage of net income. It has also communicated financial targets for 2025–2026, including goals for net income, return on equity, capital return and loan portfolio growth.
Bank Leumi’s news items describe a wide range of relief measures and social initiatives linked to war‑time conditions, such as benefits for IDF reservists, business owners, self‑employed customers and residents of southern and northern confrontation lines. The bank details exemptions and reductions on loan and mortgage payments, interest relief on overdrafts, grants and donations, as well as projects like multi‑year assistance to Kibbutz Be'eri, support for farmers through the "National Harvest" project, education support via the "Leumi Matriculation" initiative and the "Bank Leumi Wedding Project" for reservist couples.
Capital markets updates also appear in the news, including announcements of conference calls and webcasts for analysts and investors, and the timing of quarterly and annual results releases. One notable item describes Bank Leumi’s issuance of covered bonds abroad, which it presents as the first such issuance by an Israeli bank to foreign investors, backed by a mortgage portfolio and rated above the State of Israel’s most recent bond issuance.
Investors and observers who want to follow developments related to BLMIF can use this page to review Bank Leumi’s earnings announcements, capital actions, loan portfolio trends, relief programs and capital markets transactions as they are reported in official news releases.
Bank Leumi (OTC:BLMIF) reported record 2025 net income of NIS 10.3 billion ($3.2B), ROE of 15.8%, and total capital return of NIS 5.9 billion ($1.9B) (58% of net income). Loan portfolio rose 14.1% with NPLs at 0.40% and CET1 at 12.05%.
The bank kept an efficiency ratio of 29.3%, paid dividends and buybacks (~NIS 5.9B), and outlined 2026–2027 targets: NIS 10–12B net income, ROE 14.5%–16%, dividend 50%–65% and loan growth 8%–10% annually.
Bank Leumi (BLMIF) will release its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 financial results on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
A live webcast and conference call for analysts and investors will be held the same day at 5:00 PM Israel / 3:00 PM UK / 10:00 AM EST, hosted by President and CEO Hanan Friedman and Head of Finance Hagit Argov. A presentation will be posted on MAGNA and Leumi investor pages; an archived recording will follow one business day later.
Bank Leumi (OTC:BLMIF) on Jan 13, 2026 completed a EUR 750 million covered bond issuance to European investors, after record demand of ~EUR 4.6 billion. A 5-year series carries a 0.68% margin and an annual interest rate of 3.197%. Fitch rated the series AA- and Moody's Aa3, described as two–four notches higher than recent State of Israel long-term ratings (Fitch A; Moody's Baa1). The bonds were underwritten by Barclays, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and UBS and are expected to list on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange institutional platform. Leumi said the covered bonds are backed by a mortgage portfolio and aim to diversify funding and lower funding costs.
Bank Leumi (OTC: BLMIF) reported Q3 2025 net income of NIS 2.7 billion ($817M), up 18% year-over-year, with ROE 16.3% and an efficiency ratio of 27%. The bank declared a total dividend of NIS 2 billion ($605M) (approx. NIS 1.5 billion cash + up to NIS 500M buyback), equal to 75% of quarterly net income. Credit portfolio grew responsibly: +1.3% in Q3 and +8.8% YTD, with a low NPL ratio of 0.41%. CET1 was 12.33% and LCR 128%. The bank estimates Q3 relief costs of NIS 172M for war-related initiatives.
Bank Leumi (OTC: BLMIF) will release its Third Quarter 2025 financial results on November 18, 2025. A conference call and webcast for analysts and investors will be held the same day at 5:00 PM Israel / 3:00 PM UK / 10:00 AM EST, hosted by Hagit Argov, Head of the Finance Division, followed by Q&A.
The presentation will be published on the day of results on the Israeli Securities Authority reporting website (MAGNA) and on Leumi's Investor Relations website. An archived recording of the webcast will be available on Leumi's website one business day after publication. For registration and investor queries, contact investorrelations@bankleumi.co.il.
Bank Leumi (OTC:BLMIF) reported strong Q2 2025 results with net income of NIS 2.6 billion ($774 million), representing a 15% increase year-over-year. The bank achieved a return on equity of 16.2% and maintained an impressive efficiency ratio of 26.9%. Key highlights include a 50% dividend distribution totaling NIS 1.3 billion ($386 million), comprising NIS 979 million in cash and NIS 326 million in share buybacks.
The bank demonstrated solid growth with a 5.7% increase in loan portfolio and 7.7% growth in public deposits during Q2. Loan quality remained exceptional with an NPL ratio of just 0.43%. Financial indicators remained robust with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.3% and liquidity coverage ratio of 130%. The bank also implemented various relief initiatives during Operation "Rising Lion" at an estimated cost of NIS 85 million.
Bank Leumi (TASE:LUMI) has scheduled the release of its Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results for Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The company will host a conference call and webcast for analysts and investors on the same day at 5 PM (Israel); 3 PM (UK); 10 AM (EST).
The call will be hosted by Ms. Hagit Argov, Head of the Finance Division, and Mr. Omer Ziv, Deputy CEO and Head of the Capital Markets Division. A presentation will be available on the Israeli Securities Authority reporting website (MAGNA) and Leumi's investor relations website on the day of results publication.
Bank Leumi (BLMIF) has scheduled the release of its First Quarter 2025 Financial Results for Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The company will host a conference call and webcast for analysts and investors on the same day at 5 PM (Israel), 3 PM (UK), and 10 AM (ET). The call will be hosted by Ms. Hagit Argov, Head of the Finance Division, and Mr. Omer Ziv, Deputy CEO and Head of the Capital Markets Division.
A presentation will be available on the Israeli Securities Authority reporting website (MAGNA) and Leumi's website under Investor Relations. An archived recording will be accessible on the company's website one business day after the results publication.
Bank Leumi reported strong financial results for 2024, with net income reaching NIS 9.8 billion ($2.7 billion), marking a 40% increase from 2023. The bank achieved a Return on Equity (ROE) of 16.9% and maintained the best efficiency ratio among Israeli banks at 29.9%.
Key highlights include an 8.6% growth in loan portfolio and 8.9% increase in public deposits. The bank demonstrated robust portfolio quality with low NPL ratio (0.5%) and troubled debts (1.4%). Capital return for 2024 totaled approximately NIS 4 billion ($1.1 billion), comprising both cash dividends and share buybacks.
Looking ahead, Bank Leumi announced strategic financial targets for 2025-2026, including annual net income of NIS 9-11 billion, ROE of 15-16%, and capital return of at least 50% of net income each year. The bank maintains strong capital adequacy with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.17% and total capital ratio of 14.83%.