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BOCHK Posts Higher First-Half Profit as Credit Costs Ease
8/29/2026, 5:01:57 AM
Core Financial Results
Bank of China (Hong Kong) — one of the three note-issuing banks in the city — reported a 7.1 percent year-on-year rise in net profit for the six months to June 30. Profit attributable to shareholders reached HK$23.74 billion (?US$3 billion), or HK$2.2453 per share, surpassing analysts’ average estimate of HK$22.94 billion. The bank’s net interest margin, which includes income from foreign-exchange swap contracts, widened to 1.57 percent from 1.54 percent a year earlier. Lower impairment charges and reduced credit costs were cited as the primary drivers of the stronger bottom line.
Management Outlook
He added that BOCHK will actively support national strategies and Hong Kong’s development while striving to create enhanced value for shareholders and stakeholders.
Market Context
The profit improvement occurred amid continued pressure on lending margins caused by falling Hong Kong interbank rates. Despite this environment, the easing of credit costs helped offset the margin squeeze, allowing the bank to deliver the reported earnings beat.
Data Summary
- Net profit: HK$23.74 billion (US$3 billion)
- Profit per share: HK$2.2453
- YoY profit growth: 7.1 percent
- Net interest margin: 1.57 percent (up from 1.54 percent)
- Analyst estimate: HK$22.94 billion (missed)
Verbatim Quotes
- “We will further optimise our management in Southeast Asia and build a leading regional headquarters,” — Sun Yu, vice-chairman and chief executive of BOCHK, at a press conference on Friday
