Karachi: The Board of Directors of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited has announced its un-audited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025. In a meeting held on October 23, 2025, the board approved an interim cash dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share, equivalent to 25%, for the specified period. This is in addition to the previously paid interim cash dividend of Rs. 5.00 per share, totaling 50%.

The bank reported total assets amounting to 1.65 trillion rupees as of September 30, 2025, reflecting growth from the 1.50 trillion rupees recorded at the end of December 2024. The bank's deposits and other accounts saw a notable rise to 1.04 trillion rupees from 927.13 billion rupees over the same period.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the bank's net assets also witnessed an increase, reaching 123.35 billion rupees, compared to 115.03 billion rupees at the end of December 2024. The investment portfolio of the bank expanded to 886.67 billion rupees from 810.88 billion rupees, marking a very large or significant move in the investments category.

The bank's profit after taxation for the quarter stood at 5.58 billion rupees, down from 7.40 billion rupees in the corresponding period of the previous year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the profit after taxation was recorded at 17.15 billion rupees, a decrease from 18.93 billion rupees in the same period of the previous year.

Habib Metropolitan Bank's basic and diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were reported at Rs. 16.37, compared to Rs. 18.06 in the previous year.

The bank has announced that the share transfer books will remain closed from November 5, 2025, to November 7, 2025, inclusive. Transfers completed by the close of business on November 4, 2025, will be recognized in time for entitlement purposes.

The bank's comprehensive income for the nine months was 18.27 billion rupees, down from 28.39 billion rupees in 2024. The bank's financial position remains robust, with the reserves increasing to 37.07 billion rupees from 35.35 billion rupees at the end of December 2024.

As part of its financial strategy, the bank continues to maintain a strong balance sheet and liquidity position, ensuring sustainable growth and shareholder value.