Standard Chartered raises 2026 income guidance after strong third quarter

what happened

Standard Chartered published its third-quarter 2026 results, according to Reuters citing the bank's filing. Operating income reached $5.8 billion, up 14% excluding notable items. Net interest income rose 9% to $3.0 billion, while non-interest income climbed 19% to $2.8 billion, driven mainly by Wealth Solutions and Global Markets. Profit before tax grew 29% to $2.3 billion, and return on tangible equity reached 15.7%.

The bank now expects 2026 operating income growth to exceed its 5-7% range at constant currency and sees RoTE of around 14%. The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio stood at 13.8%, down 31 basis points from the previous quarter.

why it matters

The guidance raise matters to investors as a sign of resilient income at a large international bank. Management ties the growth to structural shifts in trade, investment and wealth, so the results are a read-through for the wider banking sector.

market impact

Standard Chartered shares: raised income guidance supports the bank's earnings outlook

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