Chinabank nine-month net income rises on loan growth and wider margin

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Chinabank's consolidated net income rises 12% year on year to P22.6 billion for the first nine months of 2026, with return on equity at 15.6%.
Net loans increase 19% to P1.2 trillion and total deposits grow 9% to P1.5 trillion, while CASA deposits rise 10% to P751 billion.
Capital adequacy ratio remains strong at 15.53% and CET1 ratio at 14.65%, as assets grow 12% to P1.9 trillion and shares fall 0.94% to P47.20.

Nine-month earnings supported by core banking growth

According to BusinessWorld, in a disclosure to the stock exchange on Thursday, Chinabank says its consolidated income for the first nine months of 2026 rises 12% year on year to P22.6 billion, translating to a return on equity of 15.6% and a return on assets of 1.6%. Net interest income increases 14% to P60.7 billion, which the bank attributes to the steady expansion of its core businesses and an improved net interest margin of 4.73%.

Operating expenses rise 13% to P28.6 billion as the bank makes what it describes as strategic investments in digital transformation and business expansion aimed at supporting revenue growth. Chinabank also says it maintains robust risk management, setting aside P1.9 billion for impairment and credit losses while keeping adequate buffers.

Net loans climb 19% year on year to P1.2 trillion at end-September, while the nonperforming loan ratio remains steady at 1.5%. NPL coverage stands at 102%, supported by what the bank describes as strong asset quality.

Balance sheet expansion and capital buffers remain healthy

Total deposits grow 9% to P1.5 trillion, with low-cost checking and savings accounts making up 49% of the total. CASA deposits rise 10% to P751 billion, giving the bank a larger funding base as it expands lending.

Assets increase 12% year on year to P1.9 trillion as of September, while total equity rises 6% to P195 billion. Chinabank says its capital adequacy ratio stands at 15.53% and its common equity Tier 1 ratio is 14.65%, levels it says provide ample buffers for future growth and market volatility.

Chinabank shares close 45 centavos lower, down 0.94%, at P47.20 each on Thursday.

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