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Earnings Report

The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah

Q1 26 NEUTRAL MEDIUM Impact

1. Company Overview & Earnings Context

RAKBANK reported its Q1 2026 results, delivering a strong and record performance, driven by robust income growth and balance sheet expansion.

2. Financial Performance Snapshot

  • Operating income: AED 1.82B (+40% YoY)

  • Operating profit (pre-impairment): AED 1.34B (+55% YoY)

  • Profit before tax: AED 1.11B (+43% YoY)

  • Net profit after tax: AED 1.01B (+43% YoY)

  • ROE / ROAE: 29.9% (up from 22.4%)

  • ROA: 3.9% (improved YoY)

  • Cost-to-income ratio: 26.2% (improved from 33.4%)

  • Net interest margin (NIM): 4.0% (slightly lower YoY)

  • Non-interest income: AED 873M (+102% YoY)

3. Operational Highlights & Key Metrics

  • Total assets: AED 107.3B (+18% YoY)

  • Gross loans & advances: AED 58.2B (+15% YoY)

  • Customer deposits: AED 74.3B (+22% YoY)

  • CASA ratio: 65.6% (strong funding mix)

  • Impaired loan ratio: 1.9% (improved from 2.4%)

  • Cost of risk: 1.7% (up from 0.8%)

  • Capital adequacy ratio: 18.7% (well above regulatory levels)

4. Key Performance Drivers

RAKBANK’s strong Q1 performance was driven by broad-based income growth and improved operating efficiency. A key contributor was the sharp increase in non-interest income (+102% YoY), supported by diversified fee streams and a one-off gain from the sale of the merchant acquiring business (~AED 473M), as highlighted in the MD&A (page 2 & 4).

Additionally, loan and deposit growth remained robust, supporting balance sheet expansion, while cost discipline improved efficiency, reflected in a lower cost-to-income ratio. Asset quality also strengthened with a lower impaired loan ratio, although higher impairment charges led to an increase in cost of risk, indicating a more cautious provisioning approach.

5. Outlook & Forward Guidance

Management maintains a resilient outlook, supported by strong capital, liquidity, and diversified income streams. The bank continues to focus on SME, retail, and wholesale growth, alongside digital expansion and customer acquisition, while remaining cautious amid regional uncertainties.

6. 🧾 Investor Takeaway

RAKBANK delivered record profitability driven by strong income growth and one-off gains, with core performance supported by solid balance sheet expansion and improved efficiency.