Bawag P.S.K. Receives positive Moody's Rating - future shines!

Bawag P.S.K. Receives positive Moody's Rating - future shines!

Wien, Österreich - Moody’s has the ratings of Bawag P.s.K. confirmed on May 21, 2025 and raised the outlook for long -term deposits and primarily unsecured liabilities. This positive development was assessed in response to the previously stable business development of the recently adopted banks. According to OE24 the BAWAG P.S.K. In the past few months, several strategic takeovers, including the Dutch Knab Bank in November 2024 and the Barclays Consumer Bank, whose takeover will be carried out on February 1, 2025.

The confirmation of the A1 ratings by Moody’s underlines the solid position of BAWAG P.S.K. in the Austrian banking market. The ratings for long-term deposits and unsecured liabilities have been confirmed, and the view from stable was changed to a positive effect, as can be read on the official website of the BAWAG Group. This rating decision comes in an environment in which Moody’s previously checked and partially lifted the ratings of other Austrian banks.

strategic takeovers strengthen the rating position

The takeovers should not only strengthen the market position of the Bawag Group, but also contribute to the stability of their business results. Moody’s attributes the positive rating decision to the integration and successful development of the banks taken over. These strategic steps are part of the growth plan, which also provides for the expansion of presence in other European markets.

BAWAG Group had already taken care of positive impulses in the past by the takeover of Südwestbank announced in May 2017. Such measures are part of their long -term strategy that relies on organic growth and acquisitions to increase the market share.

industry situation and ratings at a glance

The current ratings and their development are particularly relevant in the context of the comprehensive review of bankruptcy ratings by Moody’s. In 2023, the ratings were raised by 11 Austrian banks, which shows the stability and reliability of the banking sector in Austria. In this context, critical investor reported several rating levels that range until 2025, and thus occupies the diverse and continuously developing location in the banking sector.

With the positive developments regarding ratings and strategic acquisitions, BAWAG P.S.K. also play an important role in the Austrian banking market and beyond. The future development remains exciting and could be influenced by further market movements and strategic decisions.