QM · rank #14 · 2026-09-07
ABN
AMSTERDAM · EUR · $40.33B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +60.42% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +9.1% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +27.7% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $40.33B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-07 | $39.08 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-08 | $24.36 |
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Summary
ABN AMRO is a major Dutch diversified bank generating strong net interest and fee income across Benelux retail, commercial, and private banking clients, with NIBC now integrated into the franchise.
Rationale
The 60% trailing momentum signal is reinforced by concrete fundamental delivery — Q2 2026 ROE of 12.1% (above the 9.1% TTM signal, showing acceleration), raised NII guidance to €6.8bn, and a buyback programme all confirm quality-momentum alignment rather than mere sentiment rotation.
Material risks
- 1ECB rate cuts could rapidly compress commercial NII, which is the primary engine behind both the upgraded guidance and the momentum — a rate pivot would simultaneously hit earnings and likely reverse the price trend that drives the signal.
- 2Prior quarters demonstrated that bad-loan charges and tax surprises can cause net profit to undershoot materially, and NIBC integration cost headwinds could push operating expenses above the €5.5bn guidance, eroding the quality metrics underpinning the screen.
AI verdict council
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