Allied Bank Limited (ABL) has announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, along with an interim cash dividend of Rs4.00 per share, equivalent to 40%. The announcement was made following a meeting of the bank’s Board of Directors held on April 21, 2026.
According to the financial statements, Allied Bank posted consolidated profit after taxation of Rs8.31 billion during the first quarter of 2026, compared with Rs8.48 billion in the same period of 2025. This represents a modest decline of around 2% year-on-year. Consolidated earnings per share stood at Rs7.26, compared with Rs7.40 a year earlier.
On a standalone basis, however, the bank delivered a slight improvement in profitability. Profit after taxation increased to approximately Rs8.26 billion, compared with Rs8.19 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Basic and diluted earnings per share also rose to Rs7.21 from Rs7.15.
Net Interest Income Remains a Key Contributor
Allied Bank’s consolidated net mark-up/interest income reached approximately Rs27.83 billion in the quarter, up from Rs25.40 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. The increase provided support to the bank’s overall earnings despite higher operating expenses and other charges.
The bank also reported consolidated non-mark-up/interest income of around Rs7.65 billion, compared with Rs7.85 billion in the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, total income stood at approximately Rs35.48 billion.
Strong Balance Sheet
The consolidated statement of financial position shows total assets of approximately Rs3.69 trillion as of March 31, 2026, compared with Rs3.38 trillion at the end of December 2025. Investments stood at around Rs2.51 trillion, while advances were approximately Rs704.52 billion.
Deposits and other accounts amounted to approximately Rs2.34 trillion, while total liabilities reached around Rs3.44 trillion. The bank reported consolidated net assets of approximately Rs248.72 billion at the end of the quarter.
Rs4 Per Share Interim Dividend
A key highlight for shareholders is Allied Bank’s decision to distribute an interim cash dividend of Rs4 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The dividend represents 40% of the bank’s ordinary share value.
Shareholders whose names appear in the bank’s register of members as of April 30, 2026 will be entitled to the dividend. The share transfer books are scheduled to remain closed from May 4 to May 6, 2026, both days inclusive.
Outlook
Allied Bank’s first-quarter results present a mixed but broadly stable picture. While consolidated earnings declined slightly compared with the previous year, the bank maintained strong net interest income and expanded its balance sheet. Its standalone profitability also showed a modest year-on-year improvement.
The Rs4 per share dividend further highlights the bank’s continued shareholder distribution policy. With a sizeable asset base, strong deposit franchise and continued earnings from core banking operations, Allied Bank enters the remainder of 2026 with a solid financial position.
Overall, the results point to a relatively resilient first quarter for Allied Bank, with stable profitability and continued returns for shareholders.
