Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: International Holding Company (IHC) registered net profits after tax valued at AED 8.18 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, an annual leap of 98.50% from AED 4.12 billion.
The basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased to AED 2.32 in Q1-26 from AED 0.67 a year earlier, according to the interim consolidated financial results.
IHC’s revenues jumped by 33.20% to AED 31.44 billion at the end of March 2026 from AED 23.60 billion in Q1-25.
Total assets reached AED 445.32 billion as of 31 March 2026, up 3.90% when compared to year-end 2025.
CEO of IHC, Syed Basar Shueb, commented: “Q1-26 marks a strong start to the year, reflecting the continued execution of our strategy to scale high-performing platforms and optimize capital allocation across the portfolio.”
“Our performance demonstrates the strength of our diversified model, with broad-based growth, margin expansion, and a significant uplift in profitability. We continue to recycle capital into high-conviction opportunities, expand our global footprint, and accelerate the transformation of our platforms into globally competitive businesses,” Shueb added.
Building on a strong start to 2026, IHC remains focused on sustaining growth momentum through disciplined capital allocation, continued portfolio optimization, and targeted global expansion.
The strong performance was supported by broad-based contributions across core segments, margin expansion, continued portfolio optimization, a resilient balance sheet, and a strong liquidity position.
As of 31 December 2025, the group’s net profits hiked by 35.10% to AED 34.71 billion from AED 25.70 billion a year earlier.
