Weekly Recap: Higher Q2 profit outlook and ECB digital‑euro pilot

Bank of America forecasts UniCredit (MIL:UCG) Q2 net profit of about €3.1B—roughly 9% above consensus—citing stronger deposits, stable costs and possible cuts, a bullish note that lifted shares ~1%; separately UniCredit was picked for the ECB’s 12‑month digital euro pilot starting H2 2027.

Previous Week Recap

• Bank Of America Sees UniCredit Profit Rise: Bank of America sees UniCredit (UCG) Q2 net profit ~€3.1B, ~9% above consensus, citing stronger deposits, stable costs and potential cost cuts; shares rose ~1% after the note.
• UniCredit Picked For ECB Digital Euro Pilot: UniCredit (UCG) chosen for ECB 12‑month digital euro pilot from H2 2027. Roles: distribution and/or acquiring PSP. Will test beta digital‑euro accounts, payments, merchant acceptance and ops.

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