Al Salam Bank reported a 24.4% increase in net profit attributable to owners to BD 23.1 million (US$ 61.4 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared to BD 18.6 million in Q1 2025.
Earnings per share (EPS) rose to 6.5 fils (1.7 US cents) from 5.7 fils in the same period last year, while the bank maintained a consolidated capital adequacy ratio of 23.1%.
Total assets grew by 5.7% to BD 8.51 billion (US$ 22.58 billion) and customer deposits increased by 3.0% to BD 5.64 billion (US$ 14.97 billion) compared to year-end 2025.
Total comprehensive income fell by 64.0% to BD 9.7 million, and equity attributable to owners decreased by 4.7% to BD 440.5 million, primarily driven by the 2025 dividend payout.