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Absa Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary18 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Headline earnings rose 8% year-over-year to ZAR 12.8 billion, with RoE improving to 15.0% and strong South Africa performance offsetting weaker Africa Regions results.
All business units grew earnings, notably Personal & Private Banking (up 12%, ROE 15.2%) and Business Banking (up 5%, ROE 24.6%).
Continued investment in digital, talent, technology, and operational efficiency to support long-term growth.
Leadership depth and accountability strengthened, with early benefits seen in execution and alignment.
Financial highlights
Headline earnings up 8% to ZAR 12.8 billion; revenue up 4% to ZAR 58.8 billion; net interest income up 3% to ZAR 37.4 billion; non-interest income up 6% to ZAR 21.4 billion.
Return on equity improved to 15%; CET1 capital ratio at 12.8%, above target range.
Interim dividend per share up 8% to 850 cents; NAV per share up 5% to 20,968 cents.
Customer loans grew 6% to ZAR 1.49 trillion; deposits up 5% to ZAR 1.5 trillion.
Cost-to-income ratio at 53.4%; operating expenses up 4%.
Outlook and guidance
2026 guidance: low- to mid-single digit revenue growth, high single-digit loan growth, mid- to high-single digit deposit growth.
Credit loss ratio expected to remain in the middle of the 75–100bps target range; RoE around 15%; CET1 ratio to finish 2026 at the top end of the 11.0–12.5% target range.
Dividend payout ratio maintained at 55%.
Macroeconomic risks include Middle East volatility, El Niño weather impacts, and regulatory uncertainties.
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Latest events from Absa Group
- Revenue growth and Africa momentum were offset by elevated South African credit stress.ABG
H2 2023 - Modest growth and stable credit quality expected in 2026, with ROE near 14.8%.ABGTrading update
- Headline earnings up 12% to nearly ZAR 25bn, with strong CIB and Africa Regions growth.ABGH2 2025
- ROE targets raised to 16%-19% by 2028, with Africa regions and CIB driving growth.ABGTrading Update
- Headline earnings up 17% year-over-year, ROE at 14.8%, and dividend per share up 15%.ABGH1 2025
- Earnings declined 5% as higher costs and credit losses offset revenue growth; ROE at 14%.ABGH1 2024
- Earnings and revenue growth guidance lowered for 2024 amid weaker non-interest income and margin pressure.ABGTrading Update
- All resolutions passed amid strong financials, board renewal, and progress in ESG and diversity.ABGAGM 2025
- Earnings up 10%, ROE at 14.8%, and 2025 guidance signals further recovery and growth.ABGH2 2024
Next Absa Group earnings date
H2 20269 Mar, 2027
Absa Group
Next Absa Group earnings date
H2 20269 Mar, 2027
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Absa Group Limited, formerly known as Barclays Africa Group Limited until 2018, is a diversified financial services provider based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company operates across the African continent, offering a wide range of banking and financial services. These services include personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, credit cards, and wealth management. Its shares are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.