Nations Trust Bank records PAT of LKR 15.6Bn in 1H 2026 following strategic acquisition

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) reported a strong performance in the first six months ended 30th June 2026, recording a Profit After Tax (PAT) of LKR 15.6Bn.  Following a PAT of LKR 4.6Bn reported in Q1, the Bank’s performance accelerated significantly in the second quarter with operations commencing 1^st May 2026, with the successful acquisition of HSBC Sri Lanka’s retail banking business, with an overall asset growth of 26% and a one-off tax credit attributing to the acquisition.

With the successful acquisition and integration of HSBC Sri Lanka’s retail banking portfolio in May 2026, the Bank consolidated it’s position as the market leader in credit cards and premium retail banking services.  A continued focus on service excellence, digital transformation, and disciplined risk management contributed to NTB’s strong first-half performance.

NTB’s performance is supported by healthy asset growth, stable Net Interest Margins (NIMs) at 5.58%, and disciplined risk management resulting in a Net Stage 3 Ratio of 1.05%. Return on Equity (ROE) increased to 31.33%, reflecting the Bank’s enhanced scale and earnings momentum following the acquisition.