Oct 23, 2026, 8:17 AM
Habib Metropolitan Bank reports lower quarterly profit and EPS; declares Rs. 2.50 interim dividend
Financial ResultHabib Metropolitan Bank’s unaudited profit after taxation for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 fell to Rs. 4.417 billion from Rs. 5.578 billion a year earlier, while EPS declined to Rs. 4.21 from Rs. 5.32. The Board also recommended an interim cash dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share, in addition to Rs. 5.00 per share already paid.
Key Findings
- Quarterly profit after taxation decreased year on year from Rs. 5.578 billion to Rs. 4.417 billion.
- Quarterly EPS declined from Rs. 5.32 to Rs. 4.21.
- Total income for the quarter was Rs. 20.765 billion, compared with Rs. 22.181 billion.
- The Board recommended an interim cash dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share (25%), in addition to Rs. 5.00 per share already paid.
- Share transfer books will remain closed from November 3 to November 5, 2026, inclusive.
Financial Performance
| Metric | PreviousQuarter ended September 30, 2025 | CurrentQuarter ended September 30, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total income | 22,180,761 | 20,765,297 | -6.4% |
| Profit after taxation | 5,578,476 | 4,416,599 | -20.8% |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share | 5.32 | 4.21 | -20.9% |
| Mark-up / return / interest expensed | (22,929,756) | (24,599,261) | -7.3% |
| Cash and balances with treasury banks | 88,751,233 | 94,362,484 | +6.3% |
| Borrowings | 272,083,732 | 182,681,373 | -32.9% |
| Interim cash dividend per share | - | Rs. 2.50 per share | - |
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