0527 GMT - CaixaBank's muted loan growth compared with some peers and lower-than-expected net interest income could weigh on shares at market open, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods say in a research note. "We would not be surprised to see weakness today," analysts write. Lower provisions led the Spanish bank to post an earnings beat on higher consensus as income from fees and insurance offset softer net interest income. Its CET1 ratio, which measures balance sheet strength, came in slightly ahead of expectations. However, it doesn't accrue for a new buyback program, which isn't in KBW's estimates but analysts think some investors might have expected one. (elena.vardon@wsj.com)
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April 30, 2025 01:28 ET (05:28 GMT)
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