PETALING JAYA: RHB Bank Bhd delivered resilient earnings and strong shareholder returns for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), with net profit rising 7.8% year‑on‑year (y‑o‑y) to RM3.4 billion.
Total income increased 2% y‑o‑y to RM8.8 billion, while return on equity strengthened to 10.5%, supported by improved credit quality, disciplined cost management, and continued balance sheet strength, reflecting the group’s disciplined operating model.
In line with its commitment to sustainable shareholder returns, RHB declared a total dividend of 50 sen per share for FY2025, translating into a payout ratio of 65% and a dividend yield of 6.5%, placing the group among the more consistent dividend payers in the Malaysian banking sector.
These results, together with the group’s key achievements and priorities moving forward under PROGRESS27, were presented to shareholders at the group’s 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today.
Chairman Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir said, “RHB has delivered a resilient set of results amid a more challenging operating environment. The group remains firmly focused on sustaining earnings quality, maintaining capital strength and delivering consistent value to shareholders.”
He added that the group is entering the next phase of PROGRESS27 with a clear focus on execution, underpinned by prudent risk management and long-term value creation.
During the year, RHB continued to make progress on its sustainability commitments, mobilising about RM60 billion in sustainable financial services, representing 67% of its RM90 billion target by 2027. This includes RM34 billion in green financing, RM11 billion in social financing and RM15 billion in environment, social and governance‑linked financing. The group also achieved 63% of its RM1 billion sustainable trade finance target and empowerment of over 1.5 million individuals and businesses, representing 61% of its 2027 target.
“Our priorities remain centred on delivering differentiated customer experiences through innovation and seamless digital capabilities, while advancing sustainable growth and further strengthening our position as a responsible and purposeful financial services group across Asean,” said Ahmad Badri.
At the AGM, shareholders approved, among others, the re-election of Ahmad Badri, Datuk Iain John Lo and Lim Cheng Teck to the board of directors.
The board recorded its appreciation to Ong Ai Lin, the group’s senior independent non-executive director, who stepped down after reaching the nine‑year tenure limit and did not seek re-election at the AGM, for her contributions and guidance to the group.
