Hong Leong Bank stock reports 6 percent FY2026 profit growth

Published on 09/23/2026 at 18:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Hong Leong Bank stock carries a MYR 1.10 FY2026 dividend declared on August 27, 2026. Fourth-quarter net profit reached MYR 1.24 billion on MYR 1.76 billion in revenue.

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Hong Leong Bank stock (ISIN MYL5819OO007) stood at MYR 23.20 on Bursa Malaysia on September 23, 2026, down 0.77 percent from the prior close. The bank's FY2026 net profit rose 6 percent to MYR 4.53 billion, giving the stock a clear earnings anchor despite the daily decline.

Profit growth reaches MYR 4.53 billion

The Edge Malaysia reported on August 27, 2026, that Hong Leong Bank's FY2026 net profit increased from MYR 4.27 billion to MYR 4.53 billion. Revenue reached MYR 6.69 billion, up from MYR 6.39 billion in the prior financial year.

The fourth quarter supplied the strongest acceleration. Net profit climbed from MYR 1.09 billion to MYR 1.24 billion, while revenue advanced from MYR 1.62 billion to MYR 1.76 billion, according to the same FY2026 results report.

Dividend rises to MYR 1.10

The board declared a final single-tier dividend of MYR 0.80 per share, up from MYR 0.68 a year earlier. Including the interim distribution, FY2026 dividends reached MYR 1.10 per share, an increase of MYR 0.14 from the previous year, The Star reported on August 27, 2026.

Management's FY2027 framework also puts the bank's net interest margin at 1.80 percent to 1.90 percent, compared with 1.84 percent in FY2026. That range matters because the latest profit increase combined income growth with disciplined cost management and asset quality.

Stock stays below MYR 25.80 high

Hong Leong Bank stock's MYR 23.20 price on September 23, 2026, was MYR 2.60 below its 52-week high of MYR 25.80 and MYR 3.18 above its 52-week low of MYR 20.02. Its market capitalization stood at MYR 47,569,873,711 on the same date.