Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) announced a robust 15% increase in full-year net profit for FY2025, reaching RM9.85 billion, surpassing market expectations. The impressive performance was driven by strong loan growth across key segments and lower provisions for impairment losses, reflecting an improving asset quality outlook for the banking giant.
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) reported impressive full-year results for FY2025, with net profit surging 15% year-on-year to RM9.85 billion, comfortably beating analysts' consensus estimates. This robust growth was primarily attributed to the solid expansion of its core businesses, including sustained growth in both corporate and retail lending. Furthermore, lower provisions for impairment losses and improved asset quality also contributed significantly to the bottom line. The bank's managing director stated that despite a challenging economic landscape, the group's diversified regional operations and prudent risk management strategies enabled it to sustain its profitability. The board has proposed a final dividend of 30 sen per share, bringing the full-year dividend to 58 sen per share, representing a payout ratio of approximately 60%.
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