RCBC first-half 2026 net profit falls 22.6% to ₱4.11 billion as higher provisions weigh
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RCBC reported a 22.6% YoY decline in 1H26 net income as higher credit impairment provisions linked to geopolitical uncertainty offset strong loan growth and higher net interest income. The result highlights cautious risk provisioning across the banking sector even as retail credit expands, potentially reinforcing a defensive tone in regional financials. Solid capital (13.4% CAR) and deposit funding mitigate immediate balance-sheet concerns.
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Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) said its first-half 2026 net income fell 22.6% year on year to ₱4.11 billion as credit impairment provisions rose amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Total loans increased 9% and consumer lending jumped 22%. Net interest income climbed 18.2%, but provisioning offset the gains. The bank’s capital adequacy ratio stood at 13.4%, well above regulatory minimum requirements.
