Thursday, July 23 2026

UBL posts 33% profit, declares Rs16 dividend
United Bank Limited (PSX: UBL) recorded a robust 33% increase in its net profit for the half year ended June 30, 2026, with profit after taxation climbing to Rs85.91bn from Rs64.73bn in the corresponding period last year. Showing this strong bottom-line growth, the bank's earnings per share (EPS) expanded to Rs34.3 from Rs26.07 in 1HFY25. The top-line performance showed healthy momentum, with total income rising 26% year-on-year to Rs263.51bn from Rs208.48bn in the prior period. The core banking spread showed steady improvement, with mark-up/return/interest earned rising 18% to Rs665.03bn.
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