According to RAS, VTB's net profit for the first 6 months of 2026 amounted to ₽260.8 billion, an increase of 1.6 times compared to ₽164.7 billion in the previous year. Net interest income increased by 3.7 times to ₽316.8 billion, compared to ₽85.5 billion a year earlier.

VTB's IFRS net profit for 6 months of 2026 amounted to ₽225.2 billion, which is 19.8% lower compared to ₽280.8 billion in the previous year. Net interest income increased by 2.8 times to ₽405.6 billion, compared to ₽146.8 billion a year earlier. Commission income increased by 20.7% and reached ₽175.8 billion.

VTB will need about ₽500 billion to pass the increase in capital adequacy surcharges in 2027-28, said Dmitry Pyanov, First Deputy Chairman of the Bank. In 2027, the Basel capital adequacy surcharges will be increased by 0.75 p.p., and in 2028, by 1.25 p.p.

VTB shareholders have approved an additional issue with a nominal volume of ₽314 billion. Funds are needed to finance a deal with the Wildberries-Russ group, in which VTB buys a 5% stake in its subsidiary WB with the possibility of increasing its share. Bank also does not rule out future additional issues while maintaining state control.