BOP delivers record 1H’26 results, announces interim dividend of 16pc
LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) on Friday announced its unaudited financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2026. Reviewed and approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors, the results reflect sustained business momentum, disciplined operational execution, and healthy core earnings growth, further strengthening the Bank’s position in Pakistan’s financial sector. In recognition of the…
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) reported record results for the first half of 2026, achieving a 67 percent year-over-year increase in operating profit, reaching Rs 22.5 billion. Net interest income grew by 29 percent to Rs 46.1 billion, while non-interest income surged 61 percent, reaching Rs 11.9 billion. The Bank's profit before tax rose by 35 percent to Rs 20.5 billion, and profit after tax increased by 40 percent to Rs 9.5 billion.
BOP also declared its highest-ever interim dividend of 16 percent, in line with industry standards. The Bank's funding profile remained robust, with total deposits increasing by 20 percent year-over-year, to Rs 2,154 billion, and gross advances expanding by 28 percent to Rs 996 billion. The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) upgraded BOP to the highest AAA rating, recognizing the Bank's strong financial position and disciplined risk management.
BOP was also honored with three awards at the Pakistan Banking Awards 2026, including Best Bank for Agriculture Inclusion, Best SME Bank, and Best Bank for Women’s Inclusion.
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