**Summary of Vanquis Banking Group PLCs Final Results for the Year Ended 31 December 2025**
**Key Highlights**
**Return to Profitability** Vanquis Banking Group reported a statutory profit before tax of ยฃ8.3 million in 2025, compared to a loss of ยฃ138.0 million in 2024, marking a successful return to profitability.
**Strategic Growth** The Group achieved a 22% increase in gross customer interest-earning balances to ยฃ2,824 million, driven by strong performance in Second Charge Mortgages and renewed growth in Credit Cards.
**Cost Discipline** Operating costs were reduced by 33% to ยฃ265.5 million, with transformation savings of ยฃ28.8 million and lower complaint costs contributing significantly.
**Technology Transformation** The Gateway technology transformation is on track for completion in 2026, already improving decisioning, speed, and consistency, and set to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
**Capital Strength** The Group strengthened its capital position through a successful Additional Tier 1 (AT1) issuance, with the Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio at 16.5% at year-end.
**Risk Management** Cost of risk improved to 7.3% from 8.4% in 2024, reflecting enhanced underwriting and model performance, as well as a changing portfolio mix.
**Customer Focus** The Group continued to support underserved customers, helping them borrow responsibly and build financial resilience, with initiatives like the Vanquis Benefits Checker and Fair Finance program.
**Strategic Direction** The Group established a clear strategic framework focused on serving more customers responsibly and scaling profitably, aiming for sustainable growth and attractive returns.
**Financial Performance**
**Total Income** Increased by 2% to ยฃ454.9 million, with net interest income rising by 3% to ยฃ418.4 million.
**Impairment Charges** Decreased by 2% to ยฃ181.1 million, supported by improved credit quality and portfolio mix.
**Operating Costs** Reduced by 33% to ยฃ265.5 million, driven by transformation savings and lower complaint costs.
**Profit After Tax** Statutory profit after tax was ยฃ8.7 million, compared to a loss of ยฃ119.3 million in 2024.
**ROTE** Statutory Return on Tangible Equity (ROTE) improved to 2.3% from -32.1% in 2024.
**Segment Performance**
**Credit Cards** Balances increased by 19% to ยฃ1,518 million, with total income rising by 1% to ยฃ352.5 million. Profit before tax contribution increased by 27% to ยฃ38.2 million.
**Vehicle Finance** Balances decreased by 8% to ยฃ706 million due to proactive management of new business growth. Loss before tax contribution was ยฃ12.7 million, compared to ยฃ38.8 million in 2024.
**Second Charge Mortgages** Balances grew significantly to ยฃ599 million, with profit before tax contribution of ยฃ5.4 million.
**Outlook and Guidance**
**2026 Guidance** Gross customer interest-earning balances are expected to exceed ยฃ3.3 billion, with a Net Interest Margin (NIM) of around 15.5% and a Risk-Adjusted Margin (RAM) of over 9.5%.
**2027 Guidance** Gross customer interest-earning balances are projected to surpass ยฃ3.7 billion, with NIM at around 14.5% and RAM over 9.0%.
**ROTE Targets** Low double-digit ROTE in 2026 and mid-teens in 2027.
**Capital Management** The Group aims to maintain a CET1 ratio <mark style="background-color:yellow">above</mark> 14.5%, with a focus on capital deployment for growth and a reset of the capital allocation framework in 2026.
**Conclusion**
Vanquis Banking Groups 2025 results demonstrate significant progress in its strategic transformation, with a return to profitability, strengthened capital position, and improved operational efficiency. The Group is well-positioned for sustainable growth, supported by its technology investments, risk management practices, and focus on underserved customer segments. The outlook for 2026 and beyond is positive, with clear guidance on financial metrics and a commitment to delivering attractive returns for shareholders.
Here is a comparison of Vanquis Banking Group's financials and debt year on year, presented as an HTML table:
**Key Observations:** * **Return to Profitability:** Vanquis Banking Group returned to statutory profitability in FY2025, with a significant improvement in profit before tax from continuing operations, from a loss of ยฃ138.0m in FY2024 to a profit of ยฃ8.3m in FY2025.
* **Balance Sheet Growth:** The Group experienced substantial growth in its balance sheet, with gross customer interest-earning balances increasing by 22% and total assets growing by 17%.
* **Capital Position:** While the CET1 capital ratio decreased by 2.3 percentage points, it remains strong at 16.5%. The Group also optimized its capital structure through a successful Additional Tier 1 (AT1) issuance.
* **Liquidity and Funding:** Liquidity remained robust, although the LCR decreased slightly. Retail deposits continued to be a significant source of funding, increasing by 24% and representing 89.7% of total funding. This table provides a concise overview of Vanquis Banking Group's financial performance and debt position, highlighting key areas of improvement and growth.