Absa FY26 H1 headline earnings per share rise 7.9% to 1,545.4 cents; revenue increases 4.1% to R 58.79 billion

Reuters2026/08/18 05:10

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Absa posted headline earnings per share of 1,545.4 cents, up 7.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
Total income rose 4.1% to R 58.79 billion, while return on equity edged up 0.2 percentage points to 15%.
Net interest margin narrowed 0.12 percentage points to 4.46%, while the cost-to-income ratio widened 0.2 percentage points to 53.4%.
Gross loans and advances increased 5% to R 1.54 trillion, while deposits and debt funding climbed 8% to R 1.91 trillion.
An interim dividend of 850 cents per share was declared, up 8.3%, with payment set for Sept. 21.

Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Absa Group Limited published the original content used to generate this news brief via SENS, the regulatory disclosure system operated by the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE) (Ref. ID: S601514), on August 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

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Absa FY26 H1 headline earnings per share rise 7.9% to 1,545.4 cents; revenue increases 4.1% to R 58.79 billion

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