Maybank reported a 2% year-on-year rise in Q2FY2026 net profit to RM2.69 billion, driven by better cost control and lower impairment provisions despite a 5.8% revenue decline to RM16.1 billion. The bank declared an interim dividend of 31 sen per share, up from 30 sen a year earlier, with a payout ratio of 72.5% [1, 2, 3, 4].
Maybank’s gross loans, advances and financing grew 2.7% to RM695.9 billion at June 30, 2026, while customer deposits reached RM700.9 billion. Its net interest margin expanded by 10 basis points to 2.12% in the first half of 2026, supported by a 3.4% loan growth and a CASA ratio rising to 34.2% in its Singapore operations [3, 4].
CIMB Group’s Q2 net profit rose 1.2% year-on-year to RM1.94 billion, supported by broad-based business performance. The group declared a first interim cash dividend of 19.65 sen per share, totaling RM2.1 billion based on a 55% payout ratio [5, 6]. CIMB’s net interest margin fell 11 basis points to 2.04% due to funding cost pressures and competition in markets such as Indonesia. CFO Khairul Rifaie said, "Margins did contract on a year-on-year basis for the first half of this year, so we do expect that headwind to continue." CEO Novan Amirudin added, "We are a diversified business. We have many levers for our business." Asset quality remained stable with a gross impaired loan ratio at 1.6% as of June 30, facing potential risks if Middle East conflicts persist [7, 8].
RHB Bank reported a marginal net profit increase of 0.45% to RM807.2 million, supported by higher income and lower credit losses in Q2FY2026 [9].
Hong Leong Financial Group’s Q4FY2026 net profit rose nearly 11% to RM945.5 million, with a declared dividend of 57 sen per share for the quarter. Its full-year FY2026 net profit grew 5.5% to RM3.43 billion on 5.4% higher revenue of RM7.6 billion. Loans and financing increased 7.7% year-on-year to RM226.3 billion [10].
Hong Leong Bank’s Q2FY2026 net profit increased 7% to RM871.5 million, supported by 7% loan growth and a 5.3% rise in net interest income for the first half of 2026. Non-interest income stabilized as fee income rose. The bank declared a dividend of 15 sen per share. CEO Datuk Mohd Rashid Mohamad said, "We are encouraged by the progress so far. However, the operating environment remains exposed to external risks including trade policies, geopolitical developments and market volatility." [11]
Mah Sing Group’s Q2 net profit rose 9.8% to RM72.5 million, boosted by higher property sales and a turnaround in manufacturing. Revenue climbed 16% to RM656.3 million, while new property sales reached RM1.32 billion for the first half, up 15% year-on-year and on track for a RM2.76 billion target in FY2026. CEO Datuk Voon Tin Yow stated, "Backed by our healthy balance sheet and strong operational performance, we remain focused on replenishing our landbank with strategically located opportunities that can support sustainable growth." [12]
Bank earnings announcements for Q2 and Q4 FY2026 concluded on August 28. Maybank, CIMB, RHB, Hong Leong Financial Group, Hong Leong Bank, and Mah Sing declared dividends reflecting steady profit growth amid varied revenue and margin pressures [1, 2, 10, 3, 9, 5, 6, 11, 12, 4].
