Oct 22, 2026, 1:57 PM
Bank Alfalah reports higher Q3 and nine-month 2026 profit and declares Rs 1.50 interim dividend per share
Financial ResultBank Alfalah’s unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026 show quarterly profit after taxation of Rs 9.287 billion versus Rs 6.165 billion in the comparable quarter, with EPS of Rs 2.95 versus Rs 1.96. The bank also announced a third interim cash dividend of Rs 1.50 per share (30%) for the quarter and nine-month period, in addition to two interim dividends already paid.
Key Findings
- Quarterly profit after taxation increased from Rs 6.165 billion to Rs 9.287 billion year over year.
- Quarterly EPS increased from Rs 1.96 to Rs 2.95.
- Quarterly total income was Rs 46.693 billion versus Rs 44.290 billion; profit before taxation was Rs 19.732 billion versus Rs 13.364 billion.
- The board recommended a third interim cash dividend of Rs 1.50 per share (30%); two earlier interim dividends of 30% each had already been paid.
- Nine-month profit after taxation was Rs 30.614 billion versus Rs 21.439 billion, and nine-month EPS was Rs 9.71 versus Rs 6.80.
Financial Performance
| Metric | PreviousQuarter ended September 30, 2025 | CurrentQuarter ended September 30, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total income | 44,290,234 | 46,692,529 | +5.4% |
| Profit after taxation | 6,164,604 | 9,287,222 | +50.7% |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share | 1.96 | 2.95 | +50.5% |
| Third interim cash dividend per share for quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026 | - | PKR 1.50 per share (30%) | - |
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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.