First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
9 Jul, 2026Strategic positioning and market leadership
Holds over USD 400bn in assets, ranking as the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa and among the top 100 globally.
Maintains a dominant UAE franchise with a 28% market share and strong presence across 20+ markets on five continents.
Recognized for its AA- or equivalent credit rating, the highest among MENA banks, and robust ESG credentials.
Delivers a developed-market risk profile with emerging-market returns, consistently achieving ROTE above 16%.
Anchored to the UAE’s long-term growth agenda, leveraging scale, innovation, and AI.
Financial performance and operational resilience
Q1'26 revenue rose 6% YoY to AED 9.34bn, with net profit at AED 5.01bn and ROTE at 17.8%.
Loans grew 8% YTD and customer deposits increased 4%, with total assets surpassing USD 400bn.
Maintained strong capital (CET1 12.8%), liquidity (LCR 145%), and asset quality (NPL ratio 2.1%).
Operating expenses increased 7% YoY, reflecting franchise expansion and strategic investments.
Impairment charges included AED 300mn overlays, with provision coverage at 110%.
Diversified business model and global connectivity
Revenue is well-diversified across investment banking, wholesale, and personal banking divisions.
International operations contributed 24% of group revenue, with lending up 11% YTD.
Broad-based lending and deposit growth, with a diversified loan book by sector and geography.
Raised AED 8.6bn in senior wholesale funding in Q1'26, with a diversified funding and investor base.
Latest events from First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Up to AED 15bn rights issue backs growth and >17% medium-term RoTE guidance.FAB
Investor update - Record FY'23 earnings, stronger returns and robust capital underpin 2024 growth targets.FAB
Q4 2023 - Record 9M profit of AED 16.517bn, 18.6% ROTE; FY'26 guidance reaffirmed.FAB
Q3 2026 - Record H1'26 profit, strong growth, and top-tier ESG and digital leadership.FAB
Investor presentation - Record H1 2026 profit before tax of AED 13.2bn, with CET1 at 13.7% and robust capital maintained.FAB
Q2 2026 - 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 - FY'24 profit and revenue hit new highs, with strong growth, asset quality, and capital strength.FAB
Q4 2024