Saudi Equity Research - Arab National Bank (ARNB) 2Q26 - First Look Note
Arab National Bank (“ARNB”, “The Bank”) recorded a 6.5% YOY increase in net profit to SAR 1,423 Mn in 2Q26, higher than our estimate of SAR 1,338 Mn. The increase in net profit is primarily driven by rise in non-funded income, net funded income, coupled with a decline in net allowance charges for ECL and other provisions. This was partially offset by higher operating expenses.