Maybank Q2 FY26 net profit rises to RM2.69 billion

PETALING JAYA: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) reported a resilient second quarter for financial year 2026 (Q2 FY26), with net profit rising 2.4% year-on-year (YoY) to RM2.69 billion. This brought the group’s first-half net profit to RM5.17 billion, while Q2 profit before tax (PBT) rose 3.7% YoY to RM3.64 billion.

Return on equity (ROE) improved to 12% from 11.6% a year earlier, supported by disciplined cost management and significantly lower net impairment provisions. Net operating income stood at RM7.51 billion.

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