Oct 22, 2026, 11:42 AM
HBL announces third-quarter 2026 results and interim cash dividend
Financial ResultHabib Bank Limited’s board approved results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, and recommended an interim cash dividend of Rs. 6.00 per share (60%). For the three months ended September 30, 2026, profit after taxation was Rs. 19,575.466 million versus Rs. 16,932.089 million a year earlier, and EPS was Rs. 13.33 versus Rs. 11.53. The dividend is in addition to interim dividends of Rs. 12.00 per share already paid.
Key Findings
- Quarterly profit after taxation increased year on year to Rs. 19,575.466 million from Rs. 16,932.089 million.
- Quarterly basic and diluted EPS increased to Rs. 13.33 from Rs. 11.53.
- The board recommended an interim cash dividend of Rs. 6.00 per share (60%), in addition to Rs. 12.00 per share already paid.
- The register date for entitlement is November 2, 2026; share transfer books will be closed November 3–4, 2026.
- Bonus shares, right shares, other entitlement/corporate action, and other price-sensitive information were NIL.
Financial Performance
| Metric | PreviousQuarter ended September 30, 2025 | CurrentQuarter ended September 30, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total income | 92,946,556 | 96,186,067 | +3.5% |
| Profit before credit loss allowance and taxation | 39,991,098 | 40,710,588 | +1.8% |
| Profit after taxation | 16,932,089 | 19,575,466 | +15.6% |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share | 11.53 | 13.33 | +15.6% |
| Mark-up / return / profit / interest expensed | 110,167,162 | 137,797,446 | +25.1% |
| Cash and balances with treasury banks | 564,755,888 | 542,510,227 | -3.9% |
| Borrowings | 1,216,019,536 | 2,045,740,768 | +68.2% |
| Interim cash dividend for the third quarter | - | Rs. 6.00 per share | - |
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