CIMB Group announced a 15% year-on-year increase in fourth-quarter net profit, surpassing market expectations. The strong performance was primarily driven by robust loan growth and improved asset quality. The bank's shares rose 1.8% on Friday following the announcement.
CIMB Group today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, reporting a net profit of RM1.65 billion, a 15.4% increase from RM1.43 billion in the same period last year. This growth was primarily attributed to loan expansion across its core businesses, particularly in the retail and SME segments, coupled with effective credit cost management. The bank also saw continued improvement in asset quality, with a further reduction in its non-performing loan ratio. Analysts are generally optimistic about CIMB's performance, expecting robust growth to continue into 2026. On Friday, CIMB's shares rose 1.8% to close at RM6.80, making it one of the key drivers for the KLCI.
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