Standard Bank Group (SBK) Q1 2026 TU earnings summary
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Q1 2026 TU earnings summary
18 May, 2026Executive summary
Earnings attributable to ordinary shareholders reached R12.3 billion in 1Q26, a 12% increase year-over-year, driven by strong trading performance.
Headline adjustable items were immaterial, and headline earnings growth matched attributable earnings growth.
Financial highlights
Ordinary shareholders' equity stood at R261.7 billion as of 31 March 2026, down from R264.2 billion at the start of the year.
Retained earnings decreased to R249.1 billion, reflecting R14.5 billion in ordinary dividends declared in March 2026.
Foreign currency translation reserve improved by R3.3 billion during the quarter.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 guidance remains unchanged despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties linked to Middle East conflicts.
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