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Research Alert: Ing Q1 Profit Beats On Fee Surge Despite Treasury Volatility

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-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:

ING posted a Q1 2026 net result beat at EUR1,556M (+6.9% Y/Y) vs. EUR1,425M consensus, though total income growth of 3.3% to EUR5,823M was hampered by lower other income (-41%) due to Treasury volatility. Strong commercial momentum led to EUR15.0B net core lending growth (8.3% annualized) and EUR7.2B deposit growth, while fee income surged 13% Y/Y to EUR1,236M across both Retail and Wholesale Banking divisions. Management confirmed upgraded 2026-2027 guidance, with Q1's EUR5.8B income representing a solid start toward the ~EUR24B annual target, despite seasonally elevated regulatory costs. The EUR1.0B share buyback program demonstrates disciplined capital management while maintaining the 13.0% CET1 ratio near the ~13% target. We believe ING's 13% fee income growth positions it favorably toward the 5%-10% annual growth target and over EUR5B goal for 2027, though execution risks remain as management's confidence relies on sustained volume growth offsetting margin pressures and Treasury volatility normalization.

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