Allied Bank reports lower third-quarter profit and EPS; recommends Rs. 4 per-share interim dividend
Financial ResultAllied Bank Limited announced unaudited results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026. For the quarter, standalone profit after taxation declined to Rs. 7.339 billion from Rs. 8.417 billion a year earlier, and EPS fell to Rs. 6.41 from Rs. 7.35. The board also recommended an interim cash dividend of Rs. 4 per share.
Payout
- 3rd interim cash dividend Rs 4 per share (40%) · Book closure 10/11/2026 to 12/11/2026
Key Findings
- Standalone third-quarter profit after taxation was Rs. 7,338.890 million, down from Rs. 8,417.482 million in the comparable quarter.
- Standalone third-quarter EPS was Rs. 6.41, compared with Rs. 7.35 in the prior-year quarter.
- Standalone total income increased to Rs. 34,197.085 million from Rs. 33,975.308 million, while profit before credit loss allowance declined to Rs. 14,296.242 million from Rs. 16,854.529 million.
- The board recommended an interim cash dividend of Rs. 4.00 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, in addition to Rs. 8.00 per share already paid as interim dividends.
- The dividend is payable to shareholders on the register on November 6, 2026; share transfer books will be closed from November 10 to November 12, 2026.
Financial Performance
| Metric | PreviousQuarter ended September 30, 2025 | CurrentQuarter ended September 30, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total income | PKR 33.98B | PKR 34.2B | +0.7% |
| Profit before credit loss allowance | PKR 16.85B | PKR 14.3B | -15.2% |
| Profit after taxation | PKR 8.42B | PKR 7.34B | -12.8% |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share | 7.35 | 6.41 | -12.8% |
| Mark-up / return / interest expensed | PKR 51.23B | PKR 62.5B | +22% |
| Cash and balances with treasury banks | PKR 171.78B | PKR 174.65B | +1.7% |
| Borrowings | PKR 643.73B | PKR 573.38B | -10.9% |
| Interim cash dividend per share | - | Rs. 4.00 per share | - |
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Highlights summarize the key points from the company's official PSX filing. View the original filing for the complete details before making financial decisions.