Abu Dhabi - Mubasher: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) reported AED 21.11 billion in net profit attributable to shareholders during 2025, an annual hike of 24% from AED 17.05 billion.
The basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) climbed to AED 1.85 by the end of 2025 from AED 1.48 a year ago, according to the income statements.
Net interest income hit AED 17.85 billion in the twelve-month period that ended on 31 December 2025, up year-on-year (YoY) from AED 17.47 billion.
Furthermore, the operating income jumped by 16% year-on-year (YoY) to AED 36.67 billion in 2025 from AED 31.62 billion.
The ADX-listed lender generated total assets worth AED 1.40 trillion at the end of December 2025, higher by 16% than AED 1.21 trillion a year earlier.
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of FAB, stated: “FAB’s results in 2025 reflect multiple years of consistent progress in building scale, resilience, and long-term value, while firmly establishing the Group as a leading franchise.”
“This progress underscores the group’s continued support of the country’s economic ambitions through sustained delivery and the ongoing investment in technology and innovation, including artificial intelligence,” he added.
The Chairman concluded: “Looking ahead, FAB will continue to support the UAE’s economic ambitions as a trusted financial institution, leveraging its scale and resilience to enable sustainable growth and long-term value creation.”
Hana Al Rostamani, CEO of FAB, commented: “We enter 2026 with strong momentum and a focused strategic roadmap. FAB will continue to deliver sustainable value for shareholders, support the UAE’s dynamic growth and diversification, and connect clients to opportunities across the world’s most important economic corridors.”
Dividends Proposal
The board members of FAB have recommended a cash dividend of 80 fils per share for 2025.
Meanwhile, the total value of cash dividends stands at AED 8.84 billion, marking the highest cash payout in the bank’s history. This move reinforces FAB’s commitment to delivering sustainable shareholder returns.
During the first nine months (9M) of 2025, FAB posted an annual growth of 24% in net profits to AED 16.01 billion, compared to AED 12.86 billion.
