Standard Chartered Ghana reports 28% return on equity and GH¢673 million dividend

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has reported strong financial performance, including a 28 percent return on equity for the 2025 financial year. Following these results, the bank declared a total dividend payout of GH¢673.48 million to its shareholders.

Earnings per share rose to GH¢5.97 in 2025, up from GH¢5.31 in 2024, representing a growth of approximately 12.4 percent. The bank's balance sheet also expanded by 15 percent while maintaining compliance with regulatory capital requirements.

For the first half of 2026, the bank reported total revenue of GH¢798 million and a 10 percent increase in profit after tax, reaching GH¢320 million. Moving forward, the bank intends to accelerate growth by leveraging its international network and domestic franchise to focus on cross-border banking and wealth management.