First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
15 Sep, 2026Strategic positioning and market leadership
Holds USD 384bn in assets, ranking among the top 100 banks globally and top 60 listed banks worldwide.
Maintains a dominant 26% market share in UAE total assets and is recognized as the safest bank in the Middle East.
Operates in over 20 markets across five continents, serving more than 4 million customers.
AA- credit ratings from Moody's, Fitch, and S&P, with a stable outlook and strong market access.
Recognized for top-tier profitability and resilience, consistently delivering ROTE above 16%.
Financial performance and growth
H1'26 net profit reached AED 10.7bn, with operating income up 7% YoY to AED 19.5bn.
Net interest income grew 14% YoY, supported by higher volumes and margin expansion; NIM at 1.97%.
Cost-to-income ratio remained low at 21.8%, reflecting strong operating efficiency.
Loans grew 16% YoY to AED 661bn, with deposits up 5% YoY to AED 853bn.
CET1 ratio at 13.7%, above regulatory requirements, supporting future growth.
Business segments and diversification
Investment Banking & Markets, Wholesale Banking, and Personal/Wealth Banking all contributed to growth.
International operations contributed 22% of group revenue, with international lending up 6% YTD.
Diversified loan and deposit books by geography and sector, with reduced real estate exposure.
High-quality investment portfolio, with 66% investment grade and broad geographic exposure.
Strong deposit franchise with a 49% CASA mix and robust liquidity (LCR 140%).
Latest events from First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Record H1 2026 profit before tax of AED 13.2bn, with CET1 at 13.7% and robust capital maintained.FAB
Q2 2026 - Strong Q1'26 results, robust capital, and leading ESG and AI initiatives drive resilient growth.FAB
Investor presentation - Operating income up 6%, net profit down 2%, with strong capital and liquidity amid regional risks.FAB
Q1 2026 - Net profit up 24% to AED 21.11bn, record dividend, and strong growth across all segments.FAB
Q4 2025 - Record 24% net profit growth, strong asset quality, and robust loan expansion support outlook.FAB
Q3 2025 - H1'25 net profit surged 26% yoy to AED 10.65bn, with assets at AED 1.34tr.FAB
Q2 2025 - 9M'24 net profit rose 4% year-over-year to AED 12.9Bn, with strong capital ratios.FAB
Q3 2024 - Net profit up 3% to AED 8,427 million, revenue up 16%, and CET1 at 14.0% in H1'24.FAB
Q2 2024 - Q1 2025 net profit rose 23% to AED 5,135m, with 11% income growth and strong asset quality.FAB
Q1 2025