BNP Paribas (BNPQY) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
BNP Paribas (BNPQY) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
BNPQY - BNP Paribas S.A.
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CONSENSUS:
Hold
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PRICE TARGET:
$44.50
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HIGH:
$44.50
LOW:
$44.50
MEDIAN:
$44.50
CONSENSUS:
$44.50
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BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin in talks for $2 billion Vietnam Techcombank stake, sources say
France's BNP Paribas and South Korea's KB Kookmin Bank are in separate talks to acquire at least a 15% stake in Vietnam's Techcombank as strategic investors, in a deal that could be worth $2 billion, two sources said.
BNP Paribas receives Saudi regional headquarters licence
BNP Paribas has received a regional headquarters licence in Saudi Arabia, Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Tuesday, as France's biggest bank joins other international companies expanding their presence in the kingdom.
BNP PARIBAS GROUP: SUDAN LITIGATION STATEMENT FROM BNP PARIBAS
SUDAN LITIGATION: STATEMENT FROM BNP PARIBAS Paris, 23rd August 2026 BNP Paribas is confident that the trial court fundamentally misconstrued Swiss law, committed numerous legal errors and sidelined highly relevant evidence showing that the financial transactions at issue were authorized under Swiss and European law. The Bank's arguments were strongly supported by amicus briefs filed by the Governments of Switzerland and the United States, distinguished academics and jurists, and leading industry organizations.
BNP Paribas: 5.7% Yield And Positive Operating Momentum Support 'Buy' Rating
BNP Paribas SA continues to deliver strong operating momentum, with Q2 2026 revenues up 12% YoY and net income up 33%. BNPQY benefits from a favorable European rate environment and robust capital markets activity, supporting positive earnings and profitability trends. The bank maintains a solid capital position (13% CET1), enabling a high and sustainable dividend yield, with a forward yield around 5.7%.
BNP Paribas Q2: Benefiting From Market Volatility And Healthier Eurozone Deposit Margins
BNP Paribas (BNPQY) has been on a good run this year, and the stock now finds itself trading for a premium to tangible book value. Given its sizable wholesale business, BNPQY's recent results have benefited from elevated market volatility. Healthier Eurozone deposit margins, driven by stabilizing mix and the reinvestment of non-maturing deposits, are driving structural improvements in BNPQY's profitability.
BNP Paribas sees path to around 50% cost-income ratio over time, CEO says
BNP Paribas sees a path toward a cost-income ratio of around 50% over time as it steps up efficiency measures, Chief Executive Jean-Laurent Bonnafe said on Thursday.
BNP Paribas Lifts Dividend as Revenue, Profit Beat Estimates
The French bank—Europe's largest by assets—said net profit surged by a third on year to ahead of analysts' estimates provided by the company.
BNP Paribas profit jumps 33% on equity trading boom, retail rebound
French lender BNP Paribas beat forecasts with a 33% increase in second-quarter net profit on Thursday after its investment bank rode a boom in trading and performance at its retail unit rebounded while it kept a lid on costs.
BNP Paribas Italy in talks with unions over workers' protections in planned overhaul
Unions at the Italian arm of BNP Paribas have entered discussions with the bank's management to ensure changes in Italy under a new strategic plan expected to be presented in November respect worker protections, a union leader said on Wednesday.
CLARIANE BNP Paribas Primary New Issues: NO STAB Notice
24/06/26 Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or any jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful. CLARIANE SE Post-stabilisation Period Announcement NO STABILISATION CARRIED OUT [Further to the pre-stabilisation period announcement dated 23/06/26 BNP Paribas (contact: Stanford Hartman telephone: 0207 595 8222) hereby gives notice that no stabilisation (within the meaning of Article 3.2(d) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU/596/2014)) was undertaken by the Stabilisation Manager(s) named below in relation to the offer of the following securities.
NEOPHARMED - BNP Paribas Primary New Issues: NO STAB Notice
22/06/26 Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or any jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful. Neopharmed Gentili S.p.A.
SUDAN LITIGATION: STATEMENT FROM BNP PARIBAS
SUDAN LITIGATION: STATEMENT FROM BNP PARIBAS Paris, 1st June 2026 On 22 May, BNP Paribas filed its opening brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, seeking reversal of the trial court judgment. The brief demonstrates that the trial court fundamentally misconstrued Swiss law and prevented the Bank from introducing highly relevant evidence showing that the financial transactions at issue were authorized under Swiss and European law, among several other legal errors.
BNP Paribas raises profitability targets for its Belgian unit
BNP Paribas raised profitability targets for its commercial and personal banking business in Belgium on Monday, aiming for a pre-tax return on equity of 22% in 2028 and 25% in 2030, compared with 13.6% last year.
BNP PARIBAS PRESENTS THE GROWTH STRATEGY OF ITS COMMERCIAL BANK IN BELGIUM (CPBB) AND RAISES ITS PROFITABILITY TARGETS TO 22% PRE-TAX RONE IN 2028 AND 25% IN 2030
BNP PARIBAS PRESENTS THE GROWTH STRATEGY OF ITS COMMERCIAL BANK IN BELGIUM (CPBB) AND RAISES ITS PROFITABILITY TARGETS TO 22% PRE-TAX RONE IN 2028 AND 25% IN 2030
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BNP Paribas SA (BNP:CA) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
BNP Paribas SA (BNP:CA) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
BNP Paribas Primary New Issues: STAB Notice
14/05/26 Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or any jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful. EGIS SA Post-stabilisation Period Announcement NO STABILISATION CARRIED OUT [Further to the pre-stabilisation period announcement dated 28/04/26 BNP Paribas (contact: Stanford Hartman telephone: 0207 595 8222) hereby gives notice that no stabilisation (within the meaning of Article 3.2(d) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU/596/2014)) was undertaken by the Stabilisation Manager(s) named below in relation to the offer of the following securities.
BNP Paribas Primary New Issues: STAB Notice - BioGroup
[14/05/2026] Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or any jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful. [Biogroup] Post-stabilisation Period Announcement IF STABILISATION CARRIED OUT Further to the pre-stabilisation period announcement dated [06/05/2026] and to the mid-stabilisation period announcement[s] dated [14/05/2026] BNP Paribas (contact: Stanford Hartman; telephone: 0207 595 8222) hereby gives notice that the Stabilisation Manager(s) named below undertook stabilisation (within the meaning of Article 3.2(d) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU/596/2014)) in relation to the offer of the following securities, as set out below.
BNP Paribas Primary New Issues: No STAB Notice - HOMEVI
14 May 2026 Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or any jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful. HOMEVI S.A.S Post-stabilisation Period Announcement NO STABILISATION CARRIED OUT [Further to the pre-stabilisation period announcement dated 7th May 26 BNP Paribas (contact: Stanford Hartman telephone: 0207 595 8222) hereby gives notice that no stabilisation (within the meaning of Article 3.2(d) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU/596/2014)) was undertaken by the Stabilisation Manager(s) named below in relation to the offer of the following securities.