SNG: Kuwait's KFH reports net profit of $1.11bln for H1 2025

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Staff WriterKUWAIT CITY - Chairman of Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Hamad ‎Abdulmohsen Al-Marzouq announced that KFH achieved a net profit of KD ‎‎342.1 million for the first half of 2025 for the Bank shareholders. Earnings ‎per share for the first half of 2025 reached 19.23 fils.‎Net financing income for the first half of the year reached KD 607.3 million; ‎an increase of 8.7 % compared to the same period last year.‎Total operating income for the first half of 2025 increased, supported by ‎the increase in all core activities to reach KD 876 million; an increase of 6.4 ‎‎% compared to the same period last year. This growth is particularly notable ‎given that the comparative income for 2024 included profits of KD 70.1 ‎million from the sale of KFH-Bahrain during Q2 2024.‎Net operating income for the first half of the year reached KD 566.7 million; ‎an increase of 7.9 % compared to the same period last year.‎The cost-to-income ratio for H1-25 improved to 35.3% compared to 36.2% ‎for the same period last year.‎Financing receivables at the end of the first half of 2025 reached KD 20.4 ‎billion, an increase of 7.1 % compared to the end of last year.‎Total assets at the end of the first half of 2025 amounted to KD 38.5 billion, ‎an increase of 4.9% compared to the end of last year.‎Shareholders’ equity for the same period amounted to about KD 5.6 billion, ‎an increase of 0.8% compared to the end of last year.‎Depositors' accounts for the first half of 2025 amounted to KD 19.7 billion, ‎an increase of 2.7% compared to the end of last year.‎In addition, the capital adequacy ratio reached 18.01 % which is above the ‎limit required by regulators. This ratio confirms the solid capital base of ‎KFH.‎The Board of Directors has agreed to distribute a semi-annual cash dividend ‎of 10 fils per share.‎Outstanding performanceIn a press release, Al-Marzouq said that KFH continues to lead the banking ‎sector and the Kuwaiti market in profitability. This remarkable achievement ‎comes despite the challenging operating environment and geopolitical shifts ‎in the region, which have brought uncertainty to the economic landscape. ‎He emphasized that KFH's success stems from precisely implemented plans ‎that ensure sustainable profits and maintain KFH’s solid financial position ‎and robust performance.‎Al-Marzouq also highlighted the strength of KFH's financial statements for ‎the fir...

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