Stanbic Holdings Plc reported a Sh6.5 billion profit after tax for the first six months of 2025, despite a slight decline in overall profit impacted by lower net interest income. The bank focused on client support and operational excellence, resulting in increased active clients and balance sheet expansion.

• Stanbic Holdings Plc posted a profit after tax of Sh6.5 billion with a return on equity of 17.4 percent for the first half of 2025.
• The bank saw a nine percent increase in active clients and a four percent expansion in its balance sheet from December 2024.
• Dennis Musau, Chief Financial and Value Officer, noted commercial lending to the private sector grew by two percent in May.
• The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio stood at 9.5 percent, below the industry average of 17.6 percent.
• Customer deposits reached Sh330 billion, a four percent increase from December 2024, with loans and advances at Sh233 billion.