UK's Metro Bank jumps on first-quarter profit

Metro Bank Holdings

08/05/2025 13:11

** Shares in Britain's Metro Bank MTRO.L up as much as 6.3% at 110.8p, their highest level since August 2023

** Among top gainers on FTSE mid cap .FTMC, which is up 1.2%

** Co says first-quarter was profitable, with a significant increase in underlying profit compared to H2 2024

** Bank reiterates its forecast for 2025, 2026 and 2027

** Including session's gain, stock up 16.1% YTD

(Reporting by DhanushVignesh Babu in Bengaluru)

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