HBL Expects Net Interest Margins to Improve on Higher Lending Rates in 2026
Habib Bank Limited expects net interest margins to improve in Q3CY26 as lending rates reprice following the 100 basis point rate hike, while deposits continue to grow.
Bank Alfalah Declares 75% Dividend Despite 39% Drop in Profit for 9MFY25
Bank Alfalah Limited reported a 39% drop in profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, but declared a 75% cumulative dividend payout. The results reflect margin compression, higher provisioning, and rising costs, yet highlight the bank’s resilience and commitment to rewarding shareholders amid economic challenges.
HBL Profit Rises 19% to Rs51 Billion in Nine Months, Dividend Payout Reaches 140%
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) reported a 19% surge in profit after tax to Rs51 billion for the nine months ended September 2025, driven by improved net interest margins and lower provisioning. The bank declared a 140% cumulative dividend, reflecting solid financial strength and shareholder confidence.
Samba Bank Reports 38% Decline in Nine-Month Profit as Interest Earnings Fall
Samba Bank Limited reported a 38% decline in profit after tax for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, driven by lower interest earnings despite growth in non-markup income and reduced credit loss provisions.
UBL Reports 89% Profit Surge to Rs35.36 Billion in Q3 2025 on Strong Interest Income
United Bank Limited posted an 89% year-on-year profit growth to Rs35.36 billion in Q3 2025, driven by strong interest income and improved spreads, as the bank announced an interim cash dividend of Rs8 per share.