Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena Overview
Pro stress-test →Monte dei Paschi is the world's oldest bank, tracing to a mount of piety founded in 1472, and after the 2025 acquisition of Mediobanca became Italy's third largest bank. It is one of the main banks in Italy and flagship of the MPS Group, a leader on the domestic market in market share. The banking group operates primarily in traditional retail and commercial banking services while also being active in leasing, factoring, corporate finance, and investment banking through subsidiaries.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →In September 2025, MPS acquired up to 86.33% of Mediobanca with Delfin (Italian entrepreneur's family office) acquiring a 17.5% stake of the combined entity, marking a transformational strategic expansion beyond domestic retail banking. Following a €178 million loss in 2022, the bank returned to profitability with record earnings of over €2 billion in 2023 and paid its first dividend since 2010 in February 2024. The share price has risen from €3–€4 range in 2024 to €8–€9 by early 2026, reflecting improved performance and sentiment, though with volatility driven by broader economic factors.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Primary competitors include Banco BPM and other leading Italian banks including Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit. Following the Mediobanca acquisition, MPS positioned as third-largest Italian bank by assets. The competitive environment is dominated by large universal banking groups with significant retail networks and wealth management capabilities.
Industry Context
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena operates in Banking and Financial Services.
Key facts
Founded: 1472 · Headquarters: Siena, Italy · Employees: 22,079 · Market cap: $27.7B