Standard Chartered lifts third-quarter profit and raises 2026 outlook

what happened

According to TradingView, citing RTTNews, Standard Chartered reported higher profit for the third quarter on Wednesday. Profit before tax rose 27% to $2.25 billion from $1.77 billion a year earlier. Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders climbed 46% to $1.50 billion from $1.03 billion, and earnings per share jumped 55% to 67.0 cents from 43.2 cents.

Operating income reached $5.78 billion, 13% above the $5.11 billion of last year, or 14% at constant currency. Adjusted net interest income rose 8% to $2.976 billion, mainly on higher volumes. Non-interest income on an adjusted basis grew 19% to $2.815 billion, with strength in Wealth Solutions and Global Markets.

The bank now expects 2026 operating income growth to exceed the 5% to 7% range at constant currency, excluding notable items. Net interest income is seen rising about 4% at constant currency, and return on tangible equity is targeted near 14%. In Hong Kong the shares were up 2.45% at HK$209.200 during trading.

why it matters

Earnings growth combined with a higher guidance range gives investors a reason to look closely at the bank's revenue momentum. The share reaction in Hong Kong suggests the market took the update positively. Income from wealth management and trading is likely to draw the most attention from analysts across the sector.

market impact

Standard Chartered shares: strong profit and raised outlook support the stock

• ▲Standard Chartered shares pressure up — profit growth and a raised 2026 outlook support the stock

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