GFH reports US$ 101.27 Million in net profit attributable to shareholders for nine months

TDT | Manama

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GFH Financial Group yesterday announced its financial results for the third quarter and first 9 months of the year ended 30 September 2025.  

Net profit attributable to shareholders was US$34.03 million for the third quarter of the year, compared to US$27.20 million in the third quarter of 2024. The increase of 25.1% was driven by strong performance across investment management, commercial banking, and treasury, and proprietary investment activities. Earnings per share for the Q3 2025 was US Cents 0.94 compared with US Cents 0.73 in the Q3 of 2024, an increase of 28.8%. Total comprehen - s i v e income attributable to shareholders was US$36.34 million for the third quarter, compared with US$46.59 million in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a decrease of 22.0%. Total income for Q3 2025 increased by 29.6% to US$199.92 million from US$154.26 million a year earlier. Consolidated net profit for Q3 2025 reached US$35.23 million compared with US$ 27.66 million in the Q3 of 2024, an increase of 27.4%. Total expenses for the quarter were US$ 105.76 million compared with U S $ 7 0 . 0 2 million in the p r i o r- y e a r period, an increase of 51.0%.  

For the first 9 months of 2025, the Group reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of US$101.27 million, an increase of 15.1% compared with US$87.95 million for the same period in 2024. The increase was primarily due to contributions from investment management activities, profit share from the Group’s commercial banking subsidiary, and income generated from treasury and proprietary investments.

Earnings per share rose by 16.5% to US Cents 2.83, compared with US Cents 2.43 in the 2024 period, while total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders stood at US$115.25 million, compared with US$113.9 million in the 2024 period, an increase of 1.19%. Total income reached US$556.98 million, an increase of 14.5% compared with US$486.49 million for the same nine-month period last year. Consolidated net profit for the period was US$104.95 million compared with US$ 95.56 million in same period of 2024, an increase of 9.8%. Total expenses for the ninemonth period were US$ 287.11 million compared with US$ 233.89 million in same period of 2024, an increase of 22.8%.  

Total equity attributable to shareholders stood at US$1.04 billion as of 30 September 2025, up 6.4% from US$980.94 million as of 31 December 2024. Total assets increased to US$12.26 billion, compared with US$11.03 billion at year-end 2024, representing growth of 11.1%, supported by the Group’s expanding operational activities and ongoing investment initiatives.

The Group currently manages over US$22.51 billion in assets and funds, comprising a diversified global portfolio of investments in logistics, healthcare, education, and technology sectors across the MENA region, Europe, and North America.

Mr. Abdulmohsen Rashed Al Rashed, Chairman, GFH Financial Group

“The Group continues to deliver balanced performance that reflects the resilience of its business model and its ability to adapt to regional and global economic shifts. Our focus remains on enhancing asset efficiency and diversifying income streams to ensure sustainable returns for shareholders over the long term. The Group has also expanded its presence across key markets in the US, Europe and the GCC, while maintaining its commitment to governance and corporate responsibility.”

Mr. Hisham Alrayes, CEO and Board Member, GFH Financial Group

“The Group’s financial results for the third quarter of 2025 reflect the outcome of a disciplined institutional approach focused on operational efficiency and effective risk management, alongside a prudent diversification of investments across multiple geographies. The Group achieved a 29.6% increase in total income to US$199.92 million, while net profit attributable to shareholders rose by 25.1% to US$34.03 million, underscoring the strength of our operating strategy and the balanced performance across our core business lines.”