RHB Bank 1H Net Profit Rises 7.1% to RM1.66 Billion, Declares 15 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, RHB Bank Berhad reported a 7.1% year-on-year increase in net profit to RM1.66 billion for the first half of 2026, as the banking group continued to deliver resilient financial performance.

The group also declared an interim dividend of 15 sen per share for the period.

RHB Bank Reports Higher First-Half Profit

RHB Bank’s first-half net profit increased from RM1.55 billion in 1H 2025 to RM1.66 billion in 1H 2026, representing a 7.1% year-on-year increase.

The result reflects the group’s performance for the six months ended June 30, 2026, and comes as RHB continues to execute its PROGRESS27 strategy.

RHB Bank Second-Quarter Profit Edges Higher

For the second quarter, RHB Bank recorded a net profit of RM807.15 million, compared with RM803.50 million in the corresponding quarter of 2025.

The bank said the quarterly improvement was supported by higher total income and lower expected credit losses.

RHB Bank Declares 15 Sen Interim Dividend

Alongside its first-half results, RHB Bank declared an interim dividend of 15 sen per share.

The dividend reflects the group’s continued focus on shareholder returns while maintaining its financial position and supporting its business operations.

RHB said its first-half performance demonstrated the resilience of its business and continued progress under its PROGRESS27 strategy.

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RHB Bank Share Price and Investor Outlook

RHB Bank’s earnings performance can influence investor sentiment toward the stock, particularly as shareholders assess whether stronger profitability can be sustained through the rest of 2026. Investors typically watch earnings growth, dividend payments, loan expansion, and the bank’s outlook when evaluating RHB Bank shares.

RHB Bank Business Strategy and PROGRESS27

RHB Bank’s PROGRESS27 strategy is its broader plan for strengthening the group’s businesses and delivering sustainable growth. The strategy is relevant to investors because the bank’s financial performance is increasingly being assessed alongside its progress in areas such as customer growth, digital banking, efficiency, and business expansion.

RHB Bank Malaysia Banking Market Position

RHB Bank is one of Malaysia’s major banking groups, with operations spanning consumer banking, business banking, corporate banking, Islamic banking, and international markets. Its first-half performance provides an indication of how the group is performing within Malaysia’s competitive banking sector as lenders respond to changing interest rates, loan demand, and economic conditions.

Source: RHB Bank Berhad

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