Handelsbanken Reports Lower Third-Quarter Profit Amid Declining Net Interest Income
Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ) reported a decline in third-quarter profit, driven by weaker net interest income. Earnings per share fell to SEK 2.87 from SEK 3.00 year-over-year but rose slightly compared to the previous quarter at SEK 2.60. Total revenue for Q3 dropped 1.9% annually to SEK 13.96 billion, though it increased by 3.7% sequentially. The bank attributed the annual decline in income primarily to a challenging interest rate environment and reduced net interest margins. The results reflect broader challenges faced by European banks as they navigate shifting monetary policy conditions.
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