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Bank Hapoalim Reports 2.49 Billion Shekel Profit, Declares 1.24 Billion Shekel Dividend

How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Globes · 3 hours ago

What happened

Bank Hapoalim posted a 2.49 billion shekel net profit in Q2 2026 and will distribute 1.24 billion shekels in dividends and buybacks. The bank expanded its credit portfolio by 6.6%, with strong growth in business and commercial loans.

  • 01Bank Hapoalim earned a net profit of 2.49 billion shekels in Q2 2026.
  • 02The bank will distribute 1.24 billion shekels via dividends and share buybacks.
  • 03Total public credit grew 6.6% to 536.2 billion shekels by June 2026.
  • 04Business credit increased by 10%, commercial credit by 9.6%, and housing credit by 3.4%.
  • 05Fee income remained stable at approximately 1.145 billion shekels compared to last year.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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OrganizationsBank Hapoalim

Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MaarivCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Bank Hapoalim Reports 2.49 Billion Shekel Profit, Declares 1.24 Billion Shekel Dividend
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Bank Hapoalim Reports NIS 2.48 Billion Profit in Q2, Declares 50% Dividend Payout
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago
Bank Hapoalim Reports Slight Profit Decline to NIS 2.5 Billion, Declares NIS 1.24 Billion Dividend
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew3 hours ago
Bank Hapoalim Reports 2.5 Billion Shekel Profit in Q2 Despite Special Tax

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