UAE Equity Research - Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) 4Q24 - First Look Note
SIB’s net funded income increased 10.4% YOY to AED 406 Mn in 4Q24. Provisions increased significantly from AED 48 Mn in 4Q23 to AED 110 Mn in 4Q24. The Bank’s cost-to-income ratio increased from 39.4% in 4Q23 to 45.4% in 4Q24 owing to increase in operating expenses.