In Greece, the discussions between the four systemic groups and the system supervisor regarding the distribution of dividends from last year's profits are reaching their final stages, with favorable terms
Eurobank became the first completely restored private bank, with the repurchase of the state's stake (1.8%) in October 2023.
Demand for Greek assets remains high, as reflected in recent market transactions, with upward macroeconomic prospects, low domestic political risk, and positive catalysts, JP Morgan notes
Eurobank last week announced that its top management have already been relocated to the Bodosakis Building, renamed the “Eurobank Headquarters”, a noted structure in the heart of Athens.
Just as eyebrow-raising is a 1.55-million-euro fine against the Hellenic Bank Association.
Optimism pervaded discussions about dividend distribution from 2023 profits, with talks with regulators in preliminary stages.
The macroeconomic profile also reflects Greece's improved credit conditions, which are still characterized by high levels of non-performing loans (NPLs) compared to the European sector.
Except for Eurobank, for which it retains the target price at €2.60, JP Morgan has increased its target prices for Alpha Bank to €2.50 from €2.20, National Bank of Greece to €8.40 from €8.10, and Piraeus Bank to €5.00 from €4.65