HBL 9MCY26 profit reaches Rs54bn

Habib Bank Limited (HBL) posted consolidated profit after tax of Rs54.11 billion for the nine months to September 30, 2026, up 5.3% from Rs51.38 billion a year earlier, Mettis Global reported. Earnings per share rose to Rs36.84 from Rs34.97, while the board announced a cash dividend of Rs6 per share.

For the third quarter, profit increased 16% to Rs19.58 billion, with EPS at Rs13.33. Nine-month total income advanced 3% to Rs283.10 billion: non-mark-up income grew 7.6% to Rs72.67 billion, while net mark-up income edged up 1.5% to Rs210.43 billion. Credit loss provisions fell 47.7% to Rs4.09 billion, helping lift pre-tax profit 2.6% to Rs115.05 billion, despite operating expenses rising 5.8% and tax charges reaching Rs60.94 billion.