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KCB Group Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary20 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved 11% year-over-year growth in total assets to Ksh 2.3 trillion, driven by new customer segments and innovative value propositions.

  • Total assets reached Kshs 2,254.5 billion as of March 31, 2026, up from Kshs 2,147.2 billion year-over-year.

  • Profit before tax rose 15% to Ksh 24.4 billion, supported by strong revenue growth and prudent cost management.

  • Customer deposits increased to Kshs 1,652.1 billion from Kshs 1,592.6 billion year-over-year.

  • Group ranked among Africa's fastest growing companies in 2026 and received multiple industry awards.

Financial highlights

  • Net loans and advances increased 19% year-over-year to Ksh 1.2 trillion.

  • Net interest income for the period was Kshs 26.6 billion.

  • Profit after tax increased 10% to Ksh 18.2 billion.

  • Profit after tax and exceptional items stood at Kshs 12.9 billion.

  • Operating expenses rose 7% due to technology investments and business expansion.

Outlook and guidance

  • FY 2026 guidance: deposit growth 9–11%, net loans growth 10–11%, ROE 20–22%.

  • Cost-to-income ratio targeted at 42–44%, NPL ratio expected at 14–16%.

  • Net interest margin projected at 7.2–7.8%.

  • The Board approved the financial statements on May 20, 2026, indicating confidence in ongoing performance.

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