Q1 2026 banking earnings: Leumi tops sector with NIS 2.3B

Bank Leumi opened 2026 with what it described as the strongest results in Israel's banking system, posting Q1 net income of approximately NIS 2.3 billion ($742 million) and declaring a NIS 1.3 billion ($411 million) dividend. The bank reported 16.3% return on equity for the quarter.