Moody's Affirms BNP Paribas Rating With Stable Outlook on Strong, Diversified Business

11:51 PM EDT, 08/31/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Moody's Ratings on Monday affirmed its A1 long-term bank deposit, issuer, and senior unsecured debt ratings on BNP Paribas (BNP.PA) and maintained a stable outlook. The rating agency said the action reflects the French lender's strong franchises across its well-diversified business segments. BNP's revenue is mainly generated in stable European markets, Moody's noted. The stable outlook reflects Moody's expectation that the bank's predictable profitability and sound risk profile will continue to support its current creditworthiness.