Boubyan Bank Leads Local Banks in Best Performance in 2026
Ranked among The Banker’s Top 100 Arab Banks
The Banker magazine has ranked Kuwait Finance House (KFH) as the best-performing bank in Kuwait within its list of the Top 100 Arab Banks for 2026. This ranking is based on a set of key financial and banking indicators, including growth, profitability, capital strength, operational efficiency, asset quality, risk-adjusted returns, and liquidity. The classification also 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 one of the most prominent and reliable global banking classifications. It relies on a comprehensive assessment of key financial and operational indicators, serving as an important reference for investors, banking leaders, and policymakers in evaluating bank performance and monitoring trends in the banking sector regionally and globally.
Highest Net Profit
Kuwait Finance House recorded the highest net profit for shareholders in the first half of 2026 among all banks in the Kuwaiti banking sector, 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 reach KD 649.4 million, reflecting a growth rate of 6.9% compared to the same period last year.
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Total operating revenues also increased, supported by growth across all main activities, reaching KD 990.5 million, a rise of 9.9% compared to the same period last year. Net operating revenues reached KD 687.9 million, achieving a growth rate of 16.2%.
Financing receivables stood at approximately KD 22.8 billion by the end of the first half of 2026, representing a growth rate of 11.5% compared to the end of the first half of the previous year. Total assets reached KD 42.2 billion by the end of the first half of 2026, reflecting 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, which reflects the robustness of the bank’s capital base and supports expansion and growth.
It is worth noting that The Banker magazine, which specializes in financial affairs and is owned by Financial Times, was established in 1926. The magazine is considered a reliable source for global financial analysis and data.
