Societe Generale Reports Q4 Profit Up, Announces EUR1.462Bln Share Buyback

Societe Generale (SG) reported fourth-quarter profit up 2.3% to €2.486 billion, outperforming market expectations, on higher interest income and fee revenue. The bank said full-year 2026 revenue is expected to grow, supported by digital transformation and cost discipline. The company announced a EUR1.462 billion share buyback program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 1.5% of its shares, effective immediately, subject to regulatory and capital adequacy requirements.