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Bank of America Upgrades Leumi Shares Citing Strong Q2 Results and Resilient Margins

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By חזי שטרנליכט

What happened

Bank of America upgraded Bank Leumi to a buy with a 24% premium target after the bank posted a strong Q2 net profit of 2.8 billion shekels and resilient margins. Analysts praised Leumi's efficient operations, credit growth, and capital strength, projecting continued attractive returns for shareholders.

  • 01Bank of America upgrades Bank Leumi shares to buy with a 93.5 shekel target price.
  • 02Bank Leumi reports Q2 net profit of 2.8 billion shekels and 16.3% return on equity.
  • 03Credit to the public grew 9% in H1 2026, led by business lending.
  • 04Net interest margin remained resilient with real financial income improving year-over-year.
  • 05Fee income grew 9% annually, supporting overall revenue growth.
  • 06Discount Bank's net profit rose to 1.2 billion shekels but plans lower dividends than peers.

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OrganizationsBank of America, Bank Leumi, Discount Bank, Isracard
PlacesIsrael

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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GlobesUnrated · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Bank of America Upgrades Leumi Shares Citing Strong Q2 Results and Resilient Margins
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Bank Leumi Reports Record Quarterly Profit of NIS 2.83 Billion Amid Operational Efficiency Gains