Aug 28, 2026, 3:17 PM
Bank of Punjab reports Q2 2026 results and declares interim dividend of PKR 1.60 per share
Financial ResultThe Bank of Punjab’s board approved financial statements for the half year ended June 30, 2026, and declared an interim cash dividend of PKR 1.60 per share (16%). Following the supplied DPS title period, the financial comparison below uses the quarter-ended June 30 columns: profit after taxation and EPS declined year on year.
Key Findings
- The board approved the bank’s half-year financial statements on August 28, 2026.
- For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, profit after taxation was PKR 4,755.546 million, compared with PKR 5,006.975 million in the comparable quarter.
- Quarterly basic EPS was PKR 1.45 versus PKR 1.53 a year earlier.
- An interim cash dividend of PKR 1.60 per share (16%) was declared for the half year ended June 30, 2026.
- The dividend record date is September 10, 2026; share transfer books will be closed from September 11 to September 13, 2026.
Financial Performance
| Metric | PreviousQuarter ended June 30, 2025 | CurrentQuarter ended June 30, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total income | 25,761,770 | 28,211,896 | +9.5% |
| Profit before credit loss allowance | 10,424,750 | 10,449,066 | +0.2% |
| Profit after taxation | 5,006,975 | 4,755,546 | -5% |
| Basic earnings per share - Rupees | 1.53 | 1.45 | -5.2% |
| Mark-up / return / interest expensed | 45,354,092 | 39,575,278 | -12.7% |
| Cash and balances with treasury banks | 111,746,522 | 107,219,463 | -4.1% |
| Borrowings | 624,807,992 | 60,357,607 | -90.3% |
| Interim cash dividend per share | - | PKR 1.60 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.