Lesha Bank Group announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026, reporting a net profit of QAR 123.7 million attributable to equity holders, a 50.1 % increase on the same period last year.
The Bank delivered strong growth across its key financial metrics during the period. Assets Under Management (AUM) increased to QAR 19.2 billion, representing a 78% year-on-year growth, driven by continued expansion across its investment and asset management businesses. Total investments grew by 27.6% to QAR 4.7 billion compared with the same period in the previous year. As at 30 June 2026, total assets reached QAR 11.1 billion, reflecting a 53.9% increase year-on-year, primarily attributable to higher investment activity. Sustained profitability strengthened the Bank’s capital position, with total equity attributable to bank increasing to QAR 1.54 billion, representing a 11.1% year-on-year increase. Customer deposits rose by 78.8% to QAR 5.6 billion, demonstrating strong investors’ confidence and funding growth. Total income for the period amounted to QAR 239.1 million, supported by higher fee-based and dividend income, resulting in a 105.9% year-on-year increase.
Key performance indicators remained robust, with return on equity (ROE) of 16.2% and return on assets (ROA) of 2.6%. Book value per share stood at QAR 1.38, while annualized earnings per share (EPS) amounted to QAR 0.221, highlighting the Bank’s solid financial performance and commitment to long-term value creation for shareholders.
HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, Lesha Bank Chairman, commented: “Our results reaffirm the strength of our Shari’a-compliant investment offerings and the discipline behind every decision we make. Our constant aim is to ensure our investments remain resilient and able to maneuver when the time comes, allowing us to identify long-term opportunities and connect our investors to them wherever they emerge. It is this same discipline that continues to underpin sustainable value creation for our shareholders.”
Mohammed Ismail Al Emadi, Lesha Bank GCEO, added: “Our first-half performance reflects the strength of a well-diversified investment portfolio, with each business line contributing steadily. That resilience comes down to discipline as our teams stayed closer to our clients and business partners throughout. Same principle guides us on how we connect local capital to the world and international capital to Qatar, always with an eye on sourcing and managing high-quality assets that deliver stable, long-term returns. It’s an approach we intend to carry with the same momentum into the second half of the year.”
The press release and the full set of financial statements are available on its website at www.leshabank.com. Lesha Bank LLC (Public) is a Shari’a-compliant investment Bank authorized by the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) and a listed entity on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE: QFBQ).
