Grupo Aval reports $368 billion pesos in third-quarter profit and says fixing the fiscal deficit is key

FinanceColombiaLa FMNov 12, 2026, 9:39 AMAI summary

Grupo Aval presented its third-quarter 2026 results, with net attributable profit of 368 billion pesos and accumulated earnings of 1.282 trillion pesos through September. The conglomerate, chaired by María Lorena Gutiérrez, said correcting the fiscal deficit path, reviving private investment and strengthening security in the regions are decisive for growth. It also said a new credit agreement with the IMF, alongside economic discipline, could strengthen institutional credibility.

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Net attributable profit of 368 billion pesos in the third quarter of 2026 and 1.282 trillion pesos accumulated through September.
Consolidated gross loan portfolio reached 207 trillion pesos, up 4.7% from the previous quarter, driven by Itaú's retail banking.
Deposits reached 224 trillion pesos (+1.3%) and the net interest margin on loans rose from 4.4% to 4.9%.

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