Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) is in focus today after Moody’s upgraded the bank’s long-term issuer credit rating, reflecting strong asset quality and a robust funding profile.
What did Bendigo and Adelaide Bank report?
- Moody’s upgraded BEN’s long-term issuer credit rating to A3 from Baa1
- Baseline Credit Assessment improved to a3 from baa1
- Subordinated debt rating also lifted to Baa1 from Baa2
- Short-term rating remains at P-2
- Credit outlook moved to ‘Stable’ from ‘Positive’
What else do investors need to know?
Moody’s cited “very strong asset quality, very strong funding profile and strong liquidity” as reasons for the upgrade. The announcement signals confidence in Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s balance sheet strength and risk settings.
These changes are effective immediately and could help the bank with funding costs and market confidence. Investors may watch for any flow-on impacts to the bank’s future borrowing and operational flexibility.
What’s next for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank?
Looking ahead, management will likely focus on maintaining asset quality and liquidity, aiming to further strengthen the bank’s market position. Investors may also pay attention to how the credit rating upgrade affects BEN’s cost of capital and strategic initiatives.
Continuous improvement in risk management and a stable funding environment could support the bank’s long-term growth and sustainability.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank shares have declined 19%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 1% over the same period.
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