RHB Bank Posts 7% Profit Growth in 1H25, Declares 15 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank Bhd posted a 7 per cent rise in net profit to RM1.55 billion for the first half of 2025 (1H25), compared with RM1.45 billion a year earlier. The improvement was driven by higher net fund-based income, disciplined cost management, and stronger credit quality.

Revenue edged up 0.8 per cent to RM8.89 billion, while earnings per share increased to 35.64 sen. Total income rose slightly to RM4.2 billion, supported by net fund-based income. Expected credit losses dropped 45.8 per cent to RM195.2 million.

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As of June, RHB’s total assets stood at RM354 billion, with shareholders’ equity at RM33 billion. Its gross impaired loans ratio of 1.51 per cent remained below the industry average.

For the second quarter (2Q25), net profit climbed 11.2 per cent to RM803.5 million. The bank declared an interim dividend of 15 sen per share, consistent with previous years.

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