Kina Securities stock reports higher half year profit

Published on 10/04/2026 at 15:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Kina Securities stock was last at AUD 1.07 on October 2, while first half NPAT rose 4 percent to PGK 59.7 million. Capital adequacy reached 26 percent.

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Kina Securities (ISIN PG000A143KS8) was last at AUD 1.07 on the ASX on October 2, 2026, after a 0.47 percent daily gain. The six months ended June 30 produced statutory NPAT of PGK 59.7 million, up 4 percent year on year, according to Yahoo Finance on August 31, 2026.

Profit growth stays positive

Revenue increased 2 percent to PGK 254.8 million, while earnings per share rose 1 percent to PGK 0.2030. The net interest margin eased by 10 basis points to 5.8 percent, showing that higher profit came with softer margin conditions.

Capital adequacy strengthened to 26 percent from 17.4 percent at December 31, 2025. The improvement followed the issue of a PGK 235 million Tier 2 bond and gives the bank more capacity to support lending growth.

Dividend provides the next date

The board lifted the interim dividend 13 percent in kina terms to PGK 0.142 per share, while the Australian-dollar equivalent stayed at AUD 0.045 because of currency effects. Simply Wall St lists October 7, 2026, as the payment date for the interim distribution.

The operating mix was uneven. Investment income on loans increased 12 percent and wealth income rose 11 percent, while foreign exchange revenue fell 5 percent to PGK 48.3 million in the first half.

Stock remains below yearly high

Kina Securities stock was last at AUD 1.07 on the ASX on October 2, 2026, with volume of 277,609 shares. Its 52-week range was AUD 1.04 to AUD 1.39, putting the latest price 23.0 percent below the yearly high.

The market capitalization stood at AUD 316.4 million on October 2, 2026. For investors, the key balance is clear: profit and capital strengthened, while margin pressure and weaker foreign exchange revenue remain important counterweights.