Banks operating in Egypt recorded combined net profits of EGP 218.410bn during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, according to a report published on Sunday by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).
The report showed that net interest income reached EGP 284.472bn, while net operating income totalled EGP 306.121bn. Total expenses amounted to EGP 87.711bn.
According to the CBE, the ten largest banks accounted for approximately 82.53% of the banking sector’s total profits, generating combined net profits of EGP 180.254bn. Meanwhile, the five largest banks contributed around 71.781% of total sector profits, with combined net profits of EGP 156.779bn.
The report also showed that the ten largest banks recorded net interest income of EGP 218.911bn in March 2026, while their net operating income totalled EGP 225.956bn. Total expenses for the group amounted to EGP 45.702bn.
The five largest banks posted net interest income of EGP 183.873bn, while net operating income reached EGP 183.048bn. Their total expenses stood at EGP 26.269bn.
The CBE said the return on average equity (ROAE) for banks operating in the Egyptian market stood at 33.9% in March 2026, down from 39% in December 2025. Return on average assets (ROAA) reached 2.6%, while the net interest margin stood at 5.2%.
Among the ten largest banks, the return on average equity reached 35%, while return on average assets stood at 2.6% and the net interest margin was 5.1%, the central bank added.
The five largest banks also recorded a return on average equity of 35%, while return on average assets stood at 2.5% and the net interest margin reached 4.8%, according to the CBE.
