Karachi: Faysal Bank Limited (PSX: FABL) has announced a 15% interim cash dividend for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, while reporting a solid financial performance for the first half of the year.
According to the financial results approved by the bank’s Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 6, 2026, shareholders will receive an interim cash dividend of Rs1.5 per share (15% of the face value of Rs10 per share). This is in addition to the 15% interim cash dividend already paid for the first quarter, bringing the total interim payout for the first half of 2026 to 30%. The bank also confirmed that no bonus shares, right shares, or any other corporate actions were announced.
On a consolidated basis, Faysal Bank posted a profit after tax of Rs10.35 billion for the half year ended June 30, 2026, compared with Rs10.42 billion in the corresponding period last year. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at Rs6.82, marginally lower than Rs6.87 recorded a year earlier, reflecting a resilient performance despite a challenging operating environment. The second-quarter consolidated profit after tax amounted to approximately Rs5.03 billion, with quarterly EPS of Rs3.31.
The bank continued to generate strong revenue from its core operations, supported by healthy fee and commission income, foreign exchange income, and other non-markup earnings. Meanwhile, prudent cost management and continued focus on operational efficiency helped sustain profitability during the period.
On the balance sheet, Faysal Bank maintained a strong financial position with total consolidated assets of approximately Rs1.85 trillion as of June 30, 2026. Customer deposits and other accounts remained above Rs1.56 trillion, underscoring the bank’s robust deposit franchise and liquidity profile. Total equity attributable to shareholders stood at approximately Rs117.7 billion.
The bank also informed shareholders that its share transfer books will remain closed from August 20 to August 22, 2026 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of determining entitlement to the interim dividend.
Faysal Bank’s continued dividend payouts and stable earnings demonstrate its commitment to delivering consistent value to shareholders while maintaining a strong capital base and a resilient financial position amid evolving market conditions.
