In January-September 2026, VTB Group earned 407.5 billion rubles with a return on equity (ROE) of 19.1%. In the third quarter, profit grew by 82.3% year-on-year, to 182.3 billion rubles, VTB First Deputy Chairman Dmitry Pianov said. "In none of the historical periods, the first nine months of the calendar year, have we shown more profit than in the nine months of 2026," noted the bank's top manager.