Sampath Bank Posts Rs. 16.6 Bn Profit in First Half of 2026
Sampath Bank recorded a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 16.6 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, marking a 13% increase compared with the corresponding period last year, despite a sharp rise in impairment charges and higher operating expenses. The bank’s Total Operating Income increased 17% year-on-year to Rs. 63.3 billion, supported […]
Sampath Bank reported a profit of Rs. 16.6 billion for the first half of 2026, a 13% increase compared to the same period last year. Despite higher impairment charges and operating expenses, the bank's total operating income grew by 17% to Rs. 63.3 billion. Net interest income rose 26% to Rs. 42.8 billion, while fee and commission income increased 69% to Rs.
12.2 billion. Loan portfolio expanded by 18% to Rs. 1.449 trillion. Profit before tax and profit after tax both reached Rs. 26.6 billion and Rs. 17.9 billion, respectively. Capital and liquidity levels remained above regulatory requirements. The bank issued a Rs. 10 billion Basel III-compliant Green Bond in July, which was oversubscribed.
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