Standard Chartered PLC (GB:STAN)
LSE:STAN
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 30, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.47Last Year’s EPS
0.46Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial performance for 2025: record income, high underlying RoTE (14.7%), robust non‑interest income growth, market‑leading Wealth momentum (24% growth, $52bn net new money) and material shareholder returns (dividend +65%, $1.5bn buyback). Management acknowledged near-term headwinds—Q4 episodic volatility, NII pressure (flat for 2026 driven by rate movements and WRB portfolio actions), a moderate increase in credit impairment and a down‑revision to Fit for Growth targets—but these were framed as manageable within a resilient balance sheet, improving cost/income dynamics and strong capital generation. Overall, the highlights substantially outweigh the lowlights, with confidence in execution and updated 2026 targets presented alongside continued investment in growth and productivity.Company Guidance
Record Annual Income and Strong Profitability
Record annual income of $20.9 billion (management: +8% YoY). Underlying profit before tax of $7.9 billion, up 18% YoY, and underlying return on tangible equity (RoTE) of 14.7% (includes ~70 bps from Ventures). Reported profit before tax was $7.0 billion and statutory RoTE was 11.9%.
Non-Interest Income Momentum
Non-NII increased 13% YoY (17% excluding notable items), driven by Wealth Solutions, Global Markets and Global Banking; SOLV transaction gains also contributed.
Wealth Solutions Outperformance
Wealth Solutions income grew 24% YoY. Record net new money of $52 billion in 2025 (14% growth in affluent AUM), affluent net new money of $10 billion in Q4, affluent AUM approximately $447 billion, 275,000 new-to-bank affluent clients onboarded and 300,000 clients up‑tiered.
CIB and Segment Growth
Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) income of $12.4 billion (+4% YoY). Global Banking up 15% and Global Markets up 12% for the year, underpinned by diversified network services and flow income growth.
Net Interest Income and Balance Sheet Trends
Full year NII of $11.2 billion (+1% YoY). Underlying customer deposits grew 12% YoY with improvements in CASA and term deposits across WRB and CIB; risk-weighted assets $258 billion (+4% YoY).
Cost Discipline and Productivity
Operating expenses up 4% YoY; positive income-to-cost jaws of 4% and underlying cost/income ratio improved 80 bps to 59%. Fit for Growth has delivered ~ $700 million CTA spent and ~ $700 million run-rate savings to date.
Capital Returns and Shareholder Distributions
Announced $1.5 billion share buyback and proposed full year dividend per share up 65% YoY. Since Feb 2024, $9.1 billion of shareholder distributions announced, exceeding the $8 billion target ahead of schedule. CET1 ratio closed at 14.1% (pro forma ~13.5% after buyback).
Digital Banks and Ventures Progress
Mox customer base +15% YoY to ~750,000; Trust Bank customers +15% YoY to over 1 million ( >20% share of Singapore adult population). Unrealized gains in Ventures (Ripple, Toss) contributed ~70 bps to underlying RoTE in 2025.
GB:STAN Earnings History
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GB:STAN Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2026 | 1774.66 p | 1748.75 p | -1.46% |
Oct 30, 2025 | 1481.89 p | 1535.66 p | +3.63% |
Jul 31, 2025 | 1330.22 p | 1320.99 p | -0.69% |
May 02, 2025 | 1065.15 p | 1064.66 p | -0.05% |
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FAQ
When does Standard Chartered PLC (GB:STAN) report earnings?
Standard Chartered PLC (GB:STAN) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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Standard Chartered PLC (GB:STAN) earnings time is at Apr 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is GB:STAN EPS forecast?
GB:STAN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.47.