Yashmid Karamath, Chairman of Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL), announced today that the group recorded net profit attributable to equity holders of US$349 million for the year ended September 30, 2026. This represents an increase of 5.8% over the prior year. Total assets grew to US$20.3 billion, while earnings per share increased to US$2.13, compared with US$2.01 in the previous year. The Group maintained strong capital and liquidity positions, providing a solid foundation to support future growth and withstand potential economic challenges.
In announcing the results Mr. Karamath shared, “Our 2026 performance was underpinned by growth in core banking revenues, contributions from our insurance and investment businesses, and continued focus on operational efficiency. Throughout the year, we continued to invest in digital transformation initiatives, process enhancements, and customer-focused solutions designed to strengthen service delivery and improve the overall client experience across our markets.”
Based on this performance, the Board of Directors has declared a final dividend of US$0.62 per share, bringing the total dividend to US$0.94 per share for the fiscal year (2025: US$0.90), an increase of 5% or US$0.04, over the previous year. With a closing share price of US$16.92, this equates to a dividend yield of 5.57% (2025: 5.63%). The Group’s capital adequacy ratios remain healthy across all countries and at the consolidated level. The final dividend will be paid on December 4, 2026, to shareholders on record as of November 20, 2026.
