Svenska Handelsbanken reported a fourth-quarter profit of 9,177 million kronor, exceeding analyst expectations of 7,745 million kronor. The bank's performance was bolstered by higher business volumes, which helped offset the negative impact of lower policy rates on margins. This growth in lending and better-than-expected results in net interest income, net commission income, and credit losses reflect the bank's resilience in a challenging economic environment. The results were released on February 5, 2025, and were positively received by the market, contributing to an increase in the bank's stock price despite broader market declines.