Kuwait Finance House Leads Kuwaiti Banks in Performance

The Banker magazine ranked Kuwait Finance House (KFH) first as the best-performing bank in Kuwait on its list of the Top 100 Arab Banks for 2026, based on a set of key financial and banking indicators including growth, profitability, capital strength, operational efficiency, asset quality, risk-adjusted returns, and liquidity. This ranking reflects KFH’s strong financial position, the efficiency of its business model, and its success in implementing a strategy aimed at achieving sustainable growth, accelerating digital transformation, and developing innovative banking products and services that meet customer expectations and keep pace with the rapid changes in the financial sector.

The Banker’s ranking is among the most prominent and reliable global banking rankings, relying on a comprehensive assessment of key financial and operational indicators. It serves as an important reference for investors, banking leaders, and policymakers in evaluating bank performance and monitoring trends in the banking sector regionally and globally.

It is worth noting that KFH recorded the highest net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2026 among all Kuwaiti banks, reaching KD 363.1 million, representing a growth rate of 6.1% compared to the same period last year. Financing net revenues rose during the first half of 2026 to KD 649.4 million, a growth rate of 6.9% compared to the same period last year. Total operating revenues, supported by growth across all main activities, reached KD 990.5 million, an increase of 9.9% compared to the same period last year. Net operating income rose to KD 687.9 million, achieving a growth rate of 16.2%.

Financing receivables stood at approximately KD 22.8 billion at the end of the first half of 2026, representing an 11.5% growth compared to the end of the first half of the previous year. Total assets reached KD 42.2 billion at the end of the first half of 2026, a growth rate of 9.7% compared to the end of the first half of the previous year.

The capital adequacy ratio stood at 17.47%, exceeding regulatory requirements, reflecting the strength of the bank’s capital base and supporting expansion and growth.

It is worth noting that The Banker magazine specializes in financial affairs and is owned by Financial Times. It was established in 1926 and is considered a reliable source for global financial analysis and data.