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FirstRand's half-year earnings rose 11% to $1.41 billion, boosted by stronger revenue and non-interest income, with an 18% dividend hike.
FirstRand, a South African bank with operations in sub-Saharan Africa and the UK, reported an 11% increase in adjusted half-year earnings to 23.2 billion rand ($1.41 billion) for the six months ending December 31, 2025, driven by strong revenue growth, higher non-interest income, and improved credit conditions.
Total revenue rose 8% to 48 billion rand, with non-interest income up 12% to 31.9 billion rand.
The bank's credit cost ratio rose slightly to 86 basis points due to economic challenges in Botswana and the UK, though South Africa’s retail segment showed improvement.
FirstRand declared a 259-cent-per-share dividend, an 18% increase, exceeding analyst forecasts.
Las ganancias semestrales de FirstRand aumentaron un 11% a $ 1.41 mil millones, impulsadas por mayores ingresos e ingresos no por intereses, con un aumento de dividendos del 18%.