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flag Bank of Ireland's 2025 profit fell to €1.4B due to lower rates and a UK finance charge, but it boosted Irish loans, deposits, and wealth assets, returning €1.2B to shareholders.

flag Bank of Ireland reported a 2025 pre-tax profit of €1.4 billion, down from €1.86 billion in 2024, due to lower interest rates and a €264 million charge on its UK motor finance business. flag Despite the decline, the bank saw 6% growth in Irish loans and deposits, a 9% rise in wealth assets under management, and €5 billion in capital generated over the cycle. flag It announced a €1.2 billion shareholder return, including a €0.70 dividend and €530 million buyback, equaling 100% of earnings. flag Net interest income is projected to reach €3.85 billion by 2028, supported by lending growth and structural hedging. flag The bank aims to reduce its cost-income ratio to the mid-40s by 2028 using AI, with continued investment in digital services and customer experience.

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