Fitch affirms A- rating for Bank Hapoalim stock
Published on 10/20/2026 at 12:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSBank strength and upcoming dates
- Fitch affirmed Bank Hapoalim's A- issuer rating on October 19, 2026.
- Second-quarter net income reached ILS 2.49 billion on August 11, 2026.
- Bank Hapoalim's next earnings report is scheduled for November 16, 2026.
Bank Hapoalim B.M. retained an A- long-term issuer rating with a stable outlook on October 19, 2026, according to Traders Union. The assessment keeps asset quality, capital and funding at the center of the investment case for Bank Hapoalim stock.
Three dated signals for investors
On August 11, 2026, Bank Hapoalim reported second-quarter net income of ILS 2.49 billion, while revenue reached ILS 6.32 billion, according to Simply Wall St. Earnings per share was ILS 1.90 for the quarter, giving investors a concrete benchmark for the bank's profitability.
On September 15, 2026, the average analyst target increased from ILS 83.00 to ILS 91.10, a 9.76 percent rise, as Simply Wall St reported. The target revision gives the market a second numerical reference beyond the latest earnings report.
What does the rating mean?
Fitch's October 19 assessment highlighted the bank's deposit base, capital position and liquidity, while also identifying exposure to construction and real estate lending as a risk factor, according to Traders Union. For investors, the rating matters because it links the earnings picture with funding resilience and credit quality.
Two dates shape the calendar
The next annual general meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026, while the next earnings report is set for November 16, 2026, according to Simply Wall St and Investing.com. The November report will show whether the second-quarter profit base of ILS 2.49 billion carried into the following period.
Rating meets earnings evidence
Bank Hapoalim combines an A- issuer rating dated October 19, 2026, with second-quarter net income of ILS 2.49 billion and a revised ILS 91.10 analyst target. The next formal checkpoints are the October 29, 2026 annual meeting and the November 16, 2026 earnings report.
Bank Hapoalim B.M. stock facts
- Company: Bank Hapoalim B.M.
- ISIN: IL0006625771
- Ticker: POLI
- Primary exchange: TASE
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Regional Banks
- Next earnings date: November 16, 2026
Market context: Market report TA-35.
