GFH reports 18.2% increase in net profit attributable to Shareholders for 2025, reaching US$140.11 Million

TDT | Manama

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GFH Financial Group yesterday announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and 12 months ended 31 December 2025.

Net profit attributable to shareholders was US$38.84 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with US$30.56 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 27.1%, driven by higher contributions from Wealth & Investment Management, Credit & Financing Income and Treasury & Proprietary Income activities. Earnings per share for the quarter stood at US Cents 1.09, compared with US Cents 0.84 in Q4 2024, representing an increase of 29.8%.

Total income for the fourth quarter amounted to US$190.29 million, reflecting an increase of 0.9% compared with US$188.55 million in the corresponding period of 2024, supported by Wealth & Investment Management, Credit & Financing Income, and Treasury & Proprietary Income activities. Consolidated net profit for the quarter reached US$40.55 million, compared with US$32.96 million in Q4 2024, marking a growth of 23.1%. Total expenses for the quarter declined by 3.8% to US$149.74 million, compared with US$155.59 million in the same period last year.

For the year ended 31 December 2025, the Group reported net profit attributable to shareholders of US$140.11 million, compared with US$118.50 million in 2024, representing an increase of 18.2%, driven by strong performance in Wealth & Investment Management services, higher proprietary income from Credit & Financing activities, treasury performance and contributions from subsidiaries. Total Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 December 2025 amounted to US$186.1 million, compared with US$122.9 million in 2024, reflecting an increase of 51.2%.

Earnings per share for the year rose to US Cents 3.92, compared with US Cents 3.27 in 2024, reflecting a growth of 19.9%. Total income for the year reached US$719.54 million, an increase of 8.1% compared with US$665.36 million in the previous year, reflecting solid performance across all business lines. Consolidated net profit for the year was US$145.50 million, compared with US$128.51 million in 2024, representing a growth of 13.2%.

 Total expenses for the year amounted to US$574.04 million, compared with US$536.85 million in 2024, reflecting an increase of 6.9%.  

Total equity attributable to shareholders reached US$1,020.77 million as at 31 December 2025, compared with US$980.94 million at the end of 2024, representing an increase of 4.1%. Total assets stood at US$12.20 billion as at 31 December 2025, compared with US$11.03 billion as at 31 December 2024, reflecting a growth of 10.6%.  

In line with the Group’s performance, the Board has recommended the distribution of cash dividends totalling 10.11% of the nominal value (US$0.0268 per share, excluding treasury shares, including $0.0053 interim cash dividends paid earlier.), subject to regulatory and shareholders’ approval.  

The Group currently manages approximately US$23.63 billion in assets and funds, comprising a diversified global investment portfolio across the MENA region, Europe, and North America, spanning logistics, healthcare, education, technology, and real estate sectors.