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3Q 2026
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9M 2026
Outlook & other
CEO comment
"Allianz’s record operating profit of 14.1 billion euros for the first nine months of 2026 reflects the disciplined execution of our strategy. Yet we are not standing still: at a time when many people are finding protection and retirement solutions harder to afford, we are working to leverage our scale and expertise to deliver relevant, accessible solutions to our clients.
This starts with deepening our understanding of what our customers perceive as value, and not losing sight of the seemingly small, and often very human, details that make a difference to them. Smart growth is driven by competence, resilience, and efficiency, yet sustainable customer growth is a matter of care and trust."
- Oliver Bäte, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz SE
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Allianz Group: Excellent performance and record operating profit for nine months
CFO comment
"In the third quarter 2026, Allianz delivered a strong operating profit of 4.7 billion euros, despite high capital market volatility and elevated natural catastrophe losses. Our nine-month result rose to a record 14.1 billion euros, with all segments contributing. This broad-based performance highlights the strength and resilience of our diversified business model, even in a demanding operating environment.
Building on this momentum, Allianz raised the upper end of its full-year 2026 operating profit target range to around 18.6 billion euros. Our strong results reaffirm that we are well positioned to continue generating sustainable returns for customers and shareholders and to deliver on our Capital Markets Day targets."
- Claire-Marie Coste-Lepoutre, Chief Financial Officer of Allianz SE
In 3Q 2026, total business volume amounted to 44.4 billion euros (3Q 2025: 42.8 billion euros). Internal growth, which excludes the effects of foreign-currency translation as well as acquisitions and divestments, was 3.0 percent. The Asset Management segment delivered excellent internal growth, alongside a good performance in Property-Casualty.
Operating profit rose 6.2 percent to 4.7 (4.4) billion euros, supported by a well-diversified business model. Growth was driven by an outstanding performance of our Asset Management business and strong contribution from Life/Health. Property-Casualty remained resilient despite a higher natural catastrophe impact.
Shareholders’ core net income was 2.9 (2.9) billion euros, 1.2 percent above last year. Underlying growth, which adjusts for offsetting measures following the sale of the stake in our Indian Joint Ventures in 1Q 2026, was 3 percent.
In 9M 2026, total business volume reached 143.0 billion euros (9M 2025: 141.2 billion euros), an internal growth of 3.8 percent. The Asset Management segment delivered excellent internal growth, with a good performance also in Property-Casualty.
Operating profit rose 7.8 percent to a record level of 14.1 (13.1) billion euros and reached 81 percent of our full-year outlook midpoint. Asset Management was the main growth driver, but all business segments are ahead of their pro-rata full-year operating profit outlooks.
Shareholders’ core net income advanced 10.6 percent to 9.3 (8.4) billion euros, supported by a higher operating profit and a better non-operating result. Adjusted for the effects of the sale of the stake in our Indian Joint Ventures in 1Q 2026, offsetting measures as well as the divestment gain on the UniCredit Joint Venture in 2Q 2025, underlying growth was strong at 7 percent 2.
Core earnings per share (EPS) 8 amounted to 24.15 (21.43) euros, an increase of 12.7 percent. Adjusted for the above-mentioned effects, growth was excellent at 8 percent 2, in line with our 7-9 percent CAGR target for the 2025-2027 strategic cycle.
Allianz delivered an annualized core return on equity (RoE) 8 of 20.1 percent in 9M 2026 (12M 2025: 18.1 percent). Adjusted for the above-mentioned effects, our annualized core return on equity was excellent at 19 percent 2.
This performance was achieved while Allianz maintained a strong capitalization with a Solvency II ratio of 219 percent (full-year 2025: 218 percent), supported by a strong operating capital generation of 18 percent.
Outlook
Following the strong performance, Allianz raised the upper end of its full-year 2026 operating profit target range to around 18.6 billion euros 5, 6.
Other
The share buy-back program of up to 2.5 billion euros, announced on February 25, 2026, was fully executed by September 22, 2026.
Property-Casualty insurance: Good performance in the third quarter – record operating profit for nine months
In 3Q 2026, total business volume reached 20.9 billion euros (3Q 2025: 19.7 billion euros). Internal growth was good at 4.5 percent.
Operating profit remained resilient at 2.2 (2.4) billion euros and reached 24 percent of our full-year outlook midpoint. This is despite a higher natural catastrophe impact compared to the prior year period. A lower operating insurance service result was partly offset by an excellent operating investment result.
The combined ratio reached 93.8 percent (91.9 percent). The loss ratio stood at 70.6 percent (68.3 percent). The increase was mainly due to a higher natural catastrophe impact of 5.1 percent (0.3 percent) which was partly offset by a higher run-off result. The expense ratio reached an excellent level of 23.2 percent (23.6 percent), an improvement of 0.4 percentage points. This reflects our ongoing focus on productivity.
The retail 9 business delivered very good internal growth of 5 percent. The segment’s combined ratio reached 94.0 percent (91.3 percent). This development was mainly driven by a higher natural catastrophe impact.
In the commercial 10 business, internal growth was 3 percent as we continue to carefully manage the market environment. The segment’s combined ratio amounted to 93.5 percent (92.0 percent).
In the 9M 2026 period, total business volume reached 70.5 billion euros (9M 2025: 66.9 billion euros), a good internal growth of 5.1 percent.
Operating profit increased 3.2 percent to 7.1 (6.9) billion euros, reaching 79 percent of the full-year outlook midpoint. Growth was driven by an excellent operating investment result.
The combined ratio stood at 92.2 percent (91.6 percent), which is within our 92-93 percent outlook range for the full year. The loss ratio was at a healthy level of 68.7 percent (67.8 percent). The expense ratio improved by 0.3 percentage points to 23.6 percent (23.9 percent), in line with our ambitions. This development reflects good top-line growth and a continued productivity focus.
Our retail business delivered strong internal growth of 7 percent, while the combined ratio amounted to 92.5 percent (91.6 percent).
In our commercial business, internal growth was 3 percent. The combined ratio stood at a very good level of 91.9 percent (91.3 percent).
Life/Health insurance: Strong operating profit and attractive new business profitability
In 3Q 2026, PVNBP, the present value of new business premiums, rose to 18.7 billion euros (3Q 2025: 17.9 billion euros), a good growth of 4.2 percent. 90 percent (92 percent) of new business was generated in our preferred lines (capital-efficient products, unit-linked without guarantees, protection & health).
The new business margin (NBM) remained attractive at 5.6 percent (5.9 percent), ahead of our ambition of at least 5 percent. The value of new business (VNB) was stable at a good level of 1.0 (1.0) billion euros.
Operating profit increased 4.4 percent to 1.5 (1.4) billion euros, reaching 26 percent of our full-year outlook midpoint. Growth was spread across most entities.
The Contractual Service Margin (CSM) was 56.4 billion euros (2Q 2026: 57.3 billion euros), with normalized CSM growth 13 of 0.7 percent 11.
In 9M 2026, PVNBP amounted to 62.0 billion euros (9M 2025: 63.5 billion euros). Allianz maintained a good new business quality, with 91 percent (92 percent) of new business sales in our preferred lines.
The new business margin was at an attractive level of 5.5 percent (5.7 percent). The value of new business amounted to 3.4 (3.6) billion euros. Adjusted for the sale of our stake in UniCredit Allianz Vita and foreign currency translation effects, it remained broadly stable.
Operating profit increased 3.1 percent to 4.4 (4.2) billion euros and reached 77 percent of our full-year outlook midpoint. Growth was spread across most regions.
The Contractual Service Margin (CSM) increased to 56.4 billion euros (12M 2025: 55.7 billion euros), driven by a good normalized CSM growth 13 of 3.4 percent 12.
Asset Management: Record operating profit and excellent net flows
In 3Q 2026, operating revenues increased to 2.6 billion euros (3Q 2025: 2.1 billion euros), an internal growth of 21.6 percent. This was supported by higher AuM-driven revenues, which advanced by 19 percent (F/X adjusted), as well as by higher performance fees.
Operating profit reached 1,119 million euros (828 million euros), up 35.1 percent. Adjusted for foreign currency translation effects, operating profit increased by 34 percent. The cost-income ratio improved to an excellent level of 56.3 percent (60.3 percent), significantly ahead of our full-year ambition of less than 61 percent.
Third-party assets under management amounted to 2.152 trillion euros as of September 30, 2026 (3Q 2025: 1.928 trillion euros; 2Q 2026: 2.161 trillion euros). Excellent net inflows of 47 billion euros and favorable foreign currency translation effects were more than offset by adverse market effects driven by interest rate movements. Average third-party assets under management increased to 2.151 trillion euros, 14 percent above 3Q 2025.
In 9M 2026, operating revenues increased to 7.1 billion euros (9M 2025: 6.2 billion euros), an internal growth of 17.8 percent. The increase was driven by higher AuM-driven revenues following higher average third-party AuM and by higher performance fees.
Operating profit rose to a record level of 2.9 (2.4) billion euros, up 20.3 percent. Adjusted for foreign currency translation effects, operating profit increased by 24 percent. The cost-income ratio improved to an excellent level of 58.9 percent (60.9 percent). This achievement reflects our operating leverage, supported by strong revenue growth and favorable margin development.
Third-party assets under management increased to 2.152 trillion euros as of September 30, 2026, compared with 1.990 trillion euros as of December 31, 2025. Net inflows of 132 billion euros were the main driver. Average third-party assets under management amounted to 2.095 trillion euros, 11 percent above 9M 2025.
FOOTNOTES
3Q & 9M 2026 RESULTS TABLE
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The Allianz Group is one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers, active in almost 70 countries and serving around 97 million private and corporate customers*. Our customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, including property, life and health insurance, as well as assistance services, credit and global business insurance. Recognized for the eighth consecutive year as the number one global insurance brand in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2026 ranking, Allianz’s success is built on technology-enabled customer centricity – providing peace of mind, protection, and prevention for our customers and strengthening the resilience of individuals, communities, and societies. We are one of the world’s largest investors, managing around 769 billion euros** on behalf of our insurance customers. Furthermore, our asset managers PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors manage about 2.2 trillion euros** of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of environmental and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, Allianz received an MSCI ESG Rating of AAA (as of March 2026). In 2025, our 156,000 dedicated employees achieved a total business volume of 186.9 billion euros and an operating profit of 17.4 billion euros for our shareholders.
* As of December 31, 2025. Customer count reflects Allianz customers in consolidated entities that are part of the customer reporting scope only.
** As of September 30, 2026.
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Claire-Marie Coste-Lepoutre, Chief Financial Officer of Allianz SE
Oliver Bäte, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz SE
