Hong Leong Bank Q4 earnings rise 14pct to RM1.24bil, declares 80 sen final dividend
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank Bhd’s (HLB) net profit rose six per cent for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY26), supported by income growth, disciplined cost management and resilient asset quality.
Hong Leong Bank Bhd reported a 14% increase in its net profit for the financial year ending June 30, 2026, reaching RM1.24 billion, up from RM1.1 billion in the previous year. The bank's revenue also grew by 4.6% to RM6.69 billion, with non-interest income rising 9.3% year-on-year, driven by the expansion of its wealth management business and global markets franchise sales.
HLB declared an 80 sen final dividend per share, bringing its total dividend for the year to RM1.10 per share, a 14 sen increase from the previous year. The bank maintained a prudent net interest margin of 1.84% and a resilient asset quality, with a gross impaired loan ratio of 0.57% and a loan impairment coverage ratio of 79.5%.
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