NTB reveals 1Q 2026 PAT of Rs.4.6 bn
View(s):Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) commenced the financial year on a positive note with the three months ending March 2026, revealing a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs.4.6 billion, up 12 per cent year‑on‑year.
The results were supported by steady asset growth, stable Net Interest Margins (NIMs), and prudent risk management, reflected in a low Net Stage 3 Ratio of 1.10 per cent. A robust capital position further supported the bank’s performance, with Return on Equity (ROE) reaching 18.98 per cent, indicating its continued momentum and a positive outlook for growth in the year ahead, the bank said in a media release.
NTB, Director/CEO, Hemantha Gunetilleke, stated, “The bank’s performance in 1Q 2026 highlights its strength and the progress of its strategy as we move into the next phase of growth. This is reflected in the expansion of our loan book and our continued focus on supporting customers across consumer, commercial and corporate segments. In doing so, the bank has contributed to broader economic growth in Sri Lanka, supporting investment and expansion across key sectors.”
The bank’s Earnings Per Share for the three months ending March increased to Rs.13.72 against Rs.12.25 recorded during the same period last year.
NTB recently announced to the Colombo Stock Exchange the successful completion of the transfer of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s (HSBC) Retail Banking business in Sri Lanka, with the acquired portfolio transitioning to NTB on May 1, 2026.
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