UniCredit stock price jumps on higher profit targets and a bigger payout plan — what investors watch next
UniCredit shares surged 6.3% to €78.63 in Milan, nearing a 52-week high, after the bank raised profit targets and pledged higher dividends and buybacks. The bank reported Q4 net profit of €2.17 billion and aims for €11 billion profit in 2026, citing gains from stakes in Commerzbank and Alpha Bank. CEO Andrea Orcel ruled out immediate deals with Generali and addressed tensions with Amundi over fund distribution.
