Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) reported a better-than-expected full-year net profit of RM9.5 billion for FY2025, up 12.5%, driven by robust loan growth and improved asset quality. The positive earnings announcement led to a 1.8% rise in its share price on Friday, outperforming the broader market.
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) announced robust full-year results for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, with net profit surging by 12.5% year-on-year to RM9.5 billion, surpassing market expectations. This impressive growth was primarily attributed to the resilient expansion of its retail and corporate loan portfolios, coupled with continuous improvements in asset quality. The bank also declared a final dividend of 30 sen per share, bringing the total full-year dividend to 60 sen per share. Boosted by the positive news, Maybank's share price climbed 1.8% to RM9.15 in Friday's trading session, emerging as one of the top contributors to the KLCI's modest gain. Analysts generally hold an optimistic outlook on the bank's future prospects, anticipating benefits from regional economic recovery.
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