Taiwan’s Shin Kong Financial Holding reported after-tax net profits of NT$20.291 billion for the first five months of 2026, nearly doubling from the same period last year and setting a new record for the period, with earnings per share (EPS) at NT$1.40 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Its annualized return on equity reached 18.98%, also a historical high [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Shin Kong Bank, a subsidiary, posted a six-year high profit of about NT$11.161 billion between January and May, up 18% year-on-year [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Similarly, Shin Kong Securities recorded NT$6.244 billion in net profit for the period, surging 327% on stronger brokerage and wealth management fee income [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
E.SUN Financial Holding announced cumulative after-tax earnings of NT$17.73 billion through May, marking a 25.26% increase and the highest ever for that timeframe, with EPS of NT$1.10 [1, 6, 7, 5, 8]. E.SUN Bank’s profit rose 7.01% to NT$15.26 billion, while E.SUN Securities and E.SUN Venture Capital earned NT$2.24 billion and NT$1.08 billion, respectively [1, 6, 7, 5, 8]. In May alone, E.SUN Financial posted NT$3.49 billion in profit, down 16% from April but still above March levels [1, 7, 8].
Fubon Financial Holding recorded net profits of NT$87.85 billion during the first five months, a record high for the period, with EPS at NT$6.27 after adjustments [9, 10, 11, 12]. Its May net profit reached a historic monthly peak of NT$15.77 billion [9, 10, 11, 12]. All of Fubon’s subsidiaries, including Taipei Fubon Bank, Fubon Insurance, Fubon Securities, Fubon Investment Trust, and Fubon Life, reported record profits for January through May [9, 10, 11, 12]. Fubon’s spokesperson Han Wei-ting said, “Adjusted earnings and pre-IFRS 17 profit are more comparable, with adjusted EPS at 11.36 yuan” [11].
Union Bank of Taiwan posted a combined after-tax profit of approximately NT$2.022 billion with an EPS of about 0.426 in the first five months [1, 7]. Despite these strong profits, markets were volatile early this month. On June 8, the Taiwan stock index suffered a historic intraday drop of approximately 2,700 points, closing down 1,568 points, the third-largest drop ever. The selloff was driven by US tech stock slide and concerns about Federal Reserve rate hikes [2, 3, 6, 4, 7, 5, 8]. On June 10, the index fell another 1,478 points amid uncertain US Consumer Price Index data ahead [10, 11, 12].
Cathay SITC General Manager Chang Yung-chuan said, “The nearly 50% cumulative gain in Taiwan stocks this year has led to normal profit-taking and portfolio adjustment. Current correction is market digesting gains; investors should keep a 60/40 stock-bond allocation” [6].
Shin Kong, E.SUN, and Far Eastern Bank reported strong May profits with Shin Kong Financial’s 5-month total at NT$20.291 billion, reaffirming robust earnings despite market swings [1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 7, 5, 8]. Fubon Financial is expected to announce its June results in coming weeks, amid ongoing market turbulence [9, 10, 11, 12].
