Tunisian banking sector shows mixed Q3 2026 results

Tunisian financial institutions reported varied performance metrics for the first nine months of 2026. Attijari Bank demonstrated financial solidity with a net banking income of 551.742 million TND, a 3.6% increase, driven by a 54.1% rise in investment portfolio income and a 9.4% jump in customer deposits.

In contrast, STB Bank reported a 2.8% decline in net banking income, totaling 507.7 million TND, despite a 10.35% increase in customer deposits. While the bank saw growth in various deposit categories, its banking operating income fell by 4.87%.

BH Bank recorded a 3.9% increase in net banking income to 511 million dinars, supported by a 9.9% rise in deposits and reduced reliance on expensive refinancing. However, the bank faces pressure from rising personnel and general expenses, which are growing faster than revenues.