BOP Announces Profit Increase in Q1 2025

The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has revealed a 6% surge in its profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter concluding on March 31, 2025. This is in comparison to the profit earned during the corresponding period last year. The consolidated financial results were disclosed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday.

BOP’s PAT stood at Rs1.79 billion for the period of January to March 2025, up from Rs1.69 billion during the same months in 2024.

The bank’s earnings per share (EPS) reached Re0.53 per share for the quarter, a rise from Re0.50 in the prior year.

Key Highlights
  • Highest profitability achieved by BOP
  • Record cash dividend declared

During this time, BOP generated a net interest income of Rs15.05 billion, marking a 75% increase from the Rs8.58 billion reported in the equivalent period last year.

The bank’s foreign exchange income experienced substantial growth, climbing from Rs207.50 million to Rs577.06 million during the quarter.

Overall, BOP’s total income witnessed a 60% boost, reaching Rs19.56 billion in Jan-March 2025, compared to Rs12.25 billion in the same period the previous year.