Paragon Banking Group (PAG.L) Shares Drop After FY 2025 Results: Dividend Hike, £50m Buyback and 2026 Margin Squeeze Explained
Paragon Banking Group shares fell 5.6% to 797.5p in London on December 3, 2025, despite reporting record earnings per share and increased dividends. Investors focused on guidance for tighter net interest margins and higher provisions related to UK motor finance redress in 2026. Full-year underlying profit before tax rose 0.4% to £293.9m, while the net loan book grew 4% to £16.3bn.