Answer: Shareholders, companies and the economy
Explanation:
When the profits of the bank increase it increases the share price and also profits is paid as dividends for the shareholders. So the first and foremost beneficiaries from bank profits are shareholders.
Companies enjoy the benefits of bank profits. When the banks are profitable they lend more loans to existing and new companies. Also banks helps to increase the trade activities of the companies.
The economy is stabilized when the banks are making profits. It means the banks do not have any unpaid loans and the money flow in the economy is smooth.
