HBL posts Q1’26 PBT of Rs33.7bn

HBL declared a consolidated profit before tax of Rs 33.7 billion, and a profit after tax of Rs 16.2 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. EPS for Q1’26 was Rs 11.0. Along with the results, the Bank declared an interim dividend of Rs 6.00 per share for the quarter. HBL’s balance sheet increased to Rs 8.1 trillion, with domestic deposits closing at Rs 4.6 trillion and total deposits at Rs 5.4 trillion. Current account remained a priority for the Bank, as a result the domestic CA mix improved to 38.6 percent in March 2026. HBL’s total advances stood north of Rs 2.0 trillion. The Bank’s flagship Consumer portfolio continued its stellar growth trajectory, reaching Rs 180 billion, while the Group’s agriculture financing increased to over Rs 100 billion.