Abu Dhabi - Mubasher: The net profits of Commercial Bank International (CBI) rose year-on-year (YoY) to AED 47.12 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 from AED 41.70 million.
The interest income and income from Islamic financing and investing assets totaled AED 252.12 million in Q1-26, compared to AED 259.13 million in Q1-25, according to the consolidated financial results.
Meanwhile, the basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) climbed to AED 0.027 in the January-March 2026 period from AED 0.024 a year earlier.
Total assets grew by 7% YoY to AED 22.09 billion as of 31 March 2026, supported by robust loan growth and expansion of the strategic investment portfolio. Likewise, the customer deposits jumped to AED 16.38 billion.
The CEO of CBI, Ali Sultan Rakkad Al Amri, said: “Our Q1-26 performance reflects the continued strength and resilience of our transformation journey, underpinned by disciplined execution and a focused approach to balance sheet optimization and asset quality enhancement.”
He added: “The growth in profitability, alongside improvements in key financial indicators, demonstrates the progress we are making in building a more efficient and sustainable business model.”
In 2025, the bank’s net profits reached AED 294.78 million, while the net operating income hit AED 791.33 million.
