UBS remains optimistic about Greek banking stocks as the 2024 earnings season approaches, starting with Piraeus Bank on February 24. Investors are keen to see if banks will maintain or upgrade their net interest income projections for 2026 and how they will balance cash dividends with share buybacks.Despite a slowdown in corporate lending growth in December, overall trends in private sector credit remain strong, with a year-on-year growth rate of 4%. The reduction in non-performing exposures is also noted, contributing to a solid outlook for the sector.