Nordea’s return on equity for the quarter was 15.4%, reflecting resilient performance and solid profitability in a quarter where markets were negatively impacted by the escalation of the Middle East conflict.
Frank Vang-Jensen: An unsettled start to the year – but a solid quarter for Nordea
Frank Vang-Jensen: ‘In a volatile market, we grew business volumes and delivered high profitability – while getting our 2030 strategy off to a good start.’
We finished 2025 well, with solid fourth-quarter profitability. Return on equity for the full year 2025 was 15.5%, making this the third year in a row that we have exceeded 15%.
Frank Vang-Jensen on Q4: ‘A strong finish to the year’
Frank Vang-Jensen: “Once again, Nordea delivered strong results. Nordea finished 2025 well, with high fourth-quarter profitability supported by growth in business volumes and lower costs.”
This was another very solid quarter for Nordea - we remain well on track to deliver a return on equity of above 15% for the full year. Our performance clearly highlights the strength of our well-diversified business model and structurally improved profitability.
Frank Vang-Jensen: "This was another very solid quarter from Nordea. We stayed close to our customers and were again proactive on all fronts. That led to higher levels of business activity. Business volumes grew and profitability was again high. "
Despite the uncertainty, Nordea performed well in the first quarter, delivering growth in business volumes and continued high profitability. Return on equity was 15.7%, consistent with our financial target set three years ago.
Nordea’s strength and resilience was evident in our 2024 results. Income grew by 3%, and return on equity reached 16.7%, supported by good business momentum and high levels of customer activity.