Absa's annual profit jumps on lower credit impairments
South African lender Absa Group reported a 10% jump in its annual profit on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 with a significant improvement in performance during the second half, driven by a reduction in retail credit impairments in its home market.
Source: Reuters.
The lender, with a presence across 16 countries including Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, the UK and the United States, posted headline earnings per share of R26.62 for the year ended on 31 December.
Revenue climbed 5% to R109.9bn ($6bn), as net interest income - the difference between the amount banks earn from loans and pay on deposits - rose 4% to R71bn, supported by loan growth of 7% and deposit growth of 12%.
Non-interest income increased by 6%.
Credit impairment charges fell 8% to R14.3bn, as customers in its retail business in South Africa benefited from rate cuts and collection initiatives.
Absa also declared a final dividend of 775 cents per share.
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