Karachi: Samba Bank Limited (SBL) announced its financial results for the half-year ending June 30, 2025, revealing a decline in profits and no additional shareholder entitlements. During the board meeting held on August 27, 2025, SBL’s Board of Directors approved the financial statements, which outlined no cash dividend, bonus shares, or rights shares for the period.
The financial report shows that the bank’s net interest income decreased over the half-year period. Samba Bank’s total interest income for the half-year ending June 30, 2025, was reported at 10.79 billion, compared to 16.12 billion for the same period in 2024, marking a very large or significant move. Conversely, interest expenses also saw a reduction, resulting in a net interest income of 2.94 billion, compared to 3.96 billion during the previous year. The bank’s non-interest income for the half-year was recorded at 884.79 million, showing a minor move compared to the previous year’s figures.
Samba Bank’s operating expenses slightly decreased, totaling 2.52 billion for the half-year ending June 30, 2025. Despite the reduction in expenses, the bank’s profit before taxation dropped to 405.20 million from 1.30 billion in the same period last year, indicating a very large or significant move.
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the bank’s profit after taxation for the half-year period stood at 185.53 million, a very large or significant move from the 662.93 million recorded in the equivalent period in 2024. Basic and diluted earnings per share also experienced a very large or significant move, reported at 0.18 compared to 0.68 in the previous year.
The bank’s statement did not disclose any potential entitlements or corporate actions, emphasizing a cautious approach amid ongoing financial pressures. As the bank navigates through a challenging economic landscape, stakeholders await further details, which will be transmitted through the Pakistan Unified Corporate Action Reporting System (PUCARS) within the designated timeframe.