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STANCHART (02888.HK) 3Q Pretax Profit Rises 27% YoY, Beats Forecasts; Raises Operating Income Guidance
2026-10-28 12:24:03
STANCHART (02888.HK) announced its third-quarter results for the period ended September this year. Operating profit before impairment and taxation rose 21% YoY to USD2.37 billion. Statutory pretax profit increased 27% to USD2.25 billion, above market expectations of USD2.09 billion. Basic EPS was USD0.689.

During the quarter, operating income increased 13% to USD5.781 billion, above market expectations of USD5.63 billion. On a constant currency basis, it rose 14% YoY. Among which, net interest income increased 9% to USD3 billion, while non-interest income rose 19% to USD2.8 billion. Credit impairment during the period decreased to USD90 million. Operating expenses were USD3.41 billion, up 9% YoY. Third-quarter NIM was 2.03%, up 0.09 ppts YoY and also above market expectations of 2.01%. The Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 13.8% in the third quarter, down 31 bps QoQ, in line with expectations.

The group revised its 2026 guidance. On a constant currency basis and excluding notable items, operating income growth is expected to exceed the 5% to 7% growth range YoY. Among which, net interest income is expected to increase about 4% YoY on a constant currency basis. Excluding notable items, the cost-to-income ratio is expected to be around 60%. Return on tangible equity is expected to be around 14%. (ha/da)~

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