Askari Bank Share Price & H1 2026 Results
Half-year profit, EPS, and interim dividend from Askari Bank's official H1 2026 results — with where to check the live PSX: AKBL price.
- PSX: AKBL
- H1 2026 Profit Up 25.5%
Last verified September 8, 2026 against Askari Bank's official website
Short answer: H1 2026 profit after tax rose 8.5% year-on-year, and Askari's credit rating was upgraded in the same period. PACRA upgraded Askari Bank to AAA/A1+ in July 2026, up from AA+/A1+ at end-2025. Net interest income grew 29.0%, outpacing bottom-line profit growth. Check PSX: AKBL directly for the live share price — it isn't hardcoded here.
Askari Bank share price moves on PSX: AKBL, and it's driven largely by results like the one just announced: Askari Bank's unaudited condensed interim results for the half year ended June 30, 2026, showing profit after tax up 25.5% year-on-year. Anyone tracking Askari Bank share price should start with the actual results, not just the ticker chart.
Unlike a scraped stock-ticker widget, this page explains what actually drove Askari Bank's latest H1 2026 numbers — and how they build on the bank's record CY2025 annual results — so the share price makes sense rather than looking like a random daily move.
Askari Bank Share Price Context: H1 2026 Results Snapshot (Unaudited)
- Stock Ticker
- PSX: AKBL
- Profit After Tax (H1 2026)
- Rs. 13,334 million (+25.5%)
- EPS (H1 2026)
- Rs. 9.20 (H1 2025: Rs. 7.33)
- Profit Before Tax
- Rs. 28,088 million (+1.2%)
- Net Mark-up Income
- Rs. 43,956 million (+3.5%)
- Q2 2026 Alone (PAT)
- Rs. 6,768 million (EPS: Rs. 4.67)
- 2026 Interim Dividend (YTD)
- Rs. 4.00/share (two interims)
- Credit Rating (Current)
- AAA/A1+ (PACRA, upgraded Jul 2026)
Balance Sheet Growth — June 30, 2026 vs December 31, 2025 (Unaudited)
| Metric | Jun 30, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | Rs. 3,246,749M | Rs. 2,895,002M | +12.2% |
| Total Deposits | Rs. 1,846,656M | Rs. 1,631,332M | +13.2% |
| Net Assets (Equity) | Rs. 151,388M | Rs. 151,746M | −0.2% |
Askari Bank's Board of Directors, meeting on July 31, 2026, approved a second interim cash dividend of Rs. 2.0 per share (20%) for the half year ended June 30, 2026, on top of the Rs. 2.0 per share (20%) first interim dividend already paid for the first quarter — taking cumulative interim dividends declared for 2026 so far to Rs. 4.00 per share. The Board also approved an enhancement in the authorized and paid-up capital of its wholly owned subsidiary, Askari Currency Exchange (Pvt.) Limited.
H1 2026 figures sourced from Askari Bank's PSX notification of financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2026 (unconsolidated condensed interim financial statements, un-audited), dated July 31, 2026.
CY2025 Full-Year Results Snapshot (Audited)
- Stock Ticker
- PSX: AKBL
- Profit After Tax
- Rs. 22,803 million (+8.5%)
- EPS (CY2025)
- Rs. 15.73 (2024: Rs. 14.51)
- Profit Before Tax
- Rs. 53,285 million (+19.7%)
- Operating Profit
- Rs. 55,103 million (+29.0%)
- Cumulative Dividend (FY2025)
- Rs. 5.00/share (highest ever)
- Final Dividend (FY2025)
- Rs. 1.75/share (17.5%)
- Credit Rating (Dec 2025)
- AA+/A1+ (PACRA, stable)
Balance Sheet Growth (Audited, Full-Year)
| Metric | CY2025 | CY2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | Rs. 2,895,002M | Rs. 2,498,374M | +15.9% |
| Total Deposits | Rs. 1,631,332M | Rs. 1,363,735M | +19.6% |
| Current Deposits | Rs. 501,669M | Rs. 387,938M | +29.3% |
| Advances & Investments | Rs. 2,615,391M | Rs. 2,205,504M | +18.6% |
| Shareholders' Equity | Rs. 151,746M | Rs. 121,629M | +24.8% |
| Net Book Value/Share | Rs. 104.70 | Rs. 83.92 | +24.8% |
| Market Value/Share (year-end) | Rs. 100.56 | Rs. 38.27 | +162.8% |
| Return on Equity | 16.68% | 19.22% | −2.54pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.85% | 0.91% | −0.06pp |
The Board of Directors recommended a final cash dividend of Rs. 1.75 per share for FY2025, which — combined with the 32.5% interim cash dividend already paid during the year — brings the cumulative return to Rs. 5.00 per share, described by the bank's Chairman as the highest cumulative dividend for shareholders to date.
Askari Bank's long-term credit rating stood at AA+ (short-term A1+, stable outlook) as of the December 2025 audited financial statements. PACRA subsequently upgraded the rating to AAA/A-1+ in July 2026, citing sustained financial performance and robust capitalization — see the Bank Overview page for that update.
Audited figures sourced directly from Askari Bank's Annual Report 2025 (Financial Highlights, Chairman's Review, and Note 1 — Status and Nature of Business, unconsolidated financial statements).
What Drove the H1 2026 Result
Profit after tax for the half year ended June 30, 2026 rose 25.5% to Rs. 13,334 million, even as profit before tax grew a more modest 1.2% — a gap that points to a lighter effective tax charge in H1 2026 compared with the same period last year. Net mark-up income grew 3.5% to Rs. 43,956 million, while total income rose a stronger 14.9%, helped by growth in fee and commission income and gains on securities. On the balance sheet, deposits grew faster than assets over the six months to June 30, 2026 (+13.2% vs +12.2%), while equity was essentially flat, reflecting dividend payouts made during the period.
What Drove the CY2025 Result
Askari Bank's Annual Report 2025 attributes the year's growth to continued momentum across all business lines and execution of a client-focused strategy. Total deposits grew 19.6% to Rs. 1,631,332 million, with current (non-remunerative) deposits growing even faster at 29.3% — a mix shift that typically supports margins. Advances and investments together grew 18.6% to Rs. 2,615,391 million, and operating profit rose 29.0% to Rs. 55,103 million, outpacing the 8.5% growth in bottom-line profit after tax — implying a heavier tax and provisioning charge absorbed some of the operating gain.
Behind the balance sheet growth, the bank also expanded its Islamic banking footprint sharply during the year — Islamic Banking branches nearly doubled to 365 (from 198 in 2024) — alongside continued investment in digital infrastructure, including an ATM network that grew to 888 machines by year-end CY2025, with 95.37% uptime and 99.60% cash availability. Both figures have grown further since; see the current network size on the Branch & ATM Locator page.
History on PSX
Askari Bank Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on October 9, 1991, and has been listed on the stock exchange since shortly after. The stock has undergone 17 splits over its listed history, and its most recent split was executed in March 2023, which is why long-run price charts should always be read on a split-adjusted basis.
Credit Rating Context
Beyond the profit and dividend figures above, Askari Bank's overall credit standing was upgraded by PACRA to a long-term entity rating of AAA (from AA+) with short-term A1+ maintained, in a stable-outlook action announced on July 22, 2026 — its highest-ever entity rating, reflecting sustained profitability, capitalization, and its Fauji Foundation ownership backing. Separately, VIS Credit Rating Company has reaffirmed the rating on Askari Bank's Tier-II Term Finance Certificate (fifth issue) at AA-. This is a distinct, instrument-specific rating on a particular debt security the bank has issued to raise capital — not the bank's own overall entity rating — and is most directly relevant to holders of that specific TFC rather than to retail depositors.
Where to Check the Live Price
Because share prices move throughout every trading session, this page will not quote you a live number — check the Pakistan Stock Exchange's own AKBL page for real-time price, volume, and announcements, since anything cached elsewhere is likely to be stale within minutes.
Reading the Numbers in Context
A single year's profit figure means more when set against the trend behind it. Askari Bank's CY2025 result followed a period of sector-wide margin pressure as the State Bank of Pakistan cut its policy rate through 2024 and 2025, squeezing net interest margins for most commercial banks. That Askari Bank still posted record profit against that backdrop points to cost discipline and a favourable funding mix rather than a one-off gain.
It also helps to separate the share price from the results themselves. The results are backward-looking, audited, and fixed once announced; the share price is forward-looking and reflects investor expectations for the next few quarters, including views on interest rates, the broader KSE-100 trend, and sector sentiment toward banks generally. A strong CY2025 result does not guarantee a rising share price the next day — markets frequently price in expected results ahead of the announcement itself.
For anyone comparing Askari Bank against peer banks on PSX, useful reference points beyond raw profit include the price-to-earnings ratio, dividend yield, and book value per share, all of which the Pakistan Stock Exchange publishes alongside the live quote.
One more useful habit: comparing Askari Bank's year-on-year profit growth against the broader banking sector's average, rather than looking at the number in isolation, gives a better sense of whether the bank outperformed or simply moved with the industry. The State Bank's periodic Financial Stability Review publishes sector-wide comparisons useful for this kind of context.
Good For
- Understanding what drove Askari Bank's H1 2026 and CY2025 profit and dividends
- Confirming Askari Bank's PSX ticker and index membership
- Context before checking the live Askari Bank share price
- Comparing this year's results against prior years
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Askari Bank's stock ticker on PSX?
Askari Bank Limited trades on the Pakistan Stock Exchange under the ticker AKBL, and is a component of the benchmark KSE-100 index.
What was Askari Bank's profit for H1 2026?
Askari Bank reported unaudited profit after tax of Rs. 13,334 million for the half year ended June 30, 2026 (EPS: Rs. 9.20), a 25.5% year-on-year increase, per its condensed interim financial statements.
What was Askari Bank's profit for CY2025?
Askari Bank reported audited profit after tax of Rs. 22,803 million for CY2025 (EPS: Rs. 15.73), an 8.5% year-on-year increase, per its Annual Report 2025.
How much dividend did Askari Bank pay for CY2025?
Askari Bank's Board recommended a cumulative cash dividend of Rs. 5.00 per share for FY2025 — the bank's highest to date — comprising a 32.5% interim dividend and a final dividend of Rs. 1.75 per share (17.5%).
Has Askari Bank declared a dividend for 2026 so far?
Yes. Askari Bank's Board approved a second interim cash dividend of Rs. 2.0 per share (20%) for the half year ended June 30, 2026, on July 31, 2026, in addition to the first interim dividend of Rs. 2.0 per share (20%) already paid — taking cumulative 2026 interim dividends to Rs. 4.00 per share so far.
What is Askari Bank's current credit rating?
Askari Bank's credit rating is AAA/A1+, upgraded by PACRA in July 2026 from AA+/A1+ at the end of 2025.