Standard Chartered H1 FY26 profit before tax rises 9% to USD 4.8 billion; operating income climbs 6% to USD 11.6 billion

• Standard Chartered posted H1 2026 profit before tax of USD 4.8 billion, up 9%, with earnings per share up 17% to 151.6 cents.
• Operating income rose 6% to USD 11.6 billion; net interest income increased 4% to USD 5.7 billion, non-interest income climbed 8% to USD 5.9 billion.
• Return on tangible equity improved 1.2 percentage points to 17.6%, while operating expenses edged up 1% to USD 6.3 billion.
• Q2 profit before tax increased 2% to USD 2.3 billion as net interest income rose 7% to USD 2.9 billion; operating income grew 3% to USD 5.7 billion.
• Guidance was revised to operating income growth around the middle of the 5%-7% range in 2026, with a USD 1 billion share buyback starting imminently.

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