QNB Tunisia Reports Strong First-Half 2026 Financial Performance
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- QNB Tunisia reported strong financial results for the first half of 2026, exceeding the sector average.
- The bank saw significant growth in customer deposits, up 11.7%, and loans, up 25.2%, reaching 1.647 billion and 1.737 billion dinars respectively.
- Net banking income rose 16.1% to 42.9 million dinars, driven by interest income and other banking products.
QNB Tunisia, a subsidiary of the QNB Group, has announced robust financial indicators for the first half of 2026. These results highlight the bank's sustained commercial momentum, the resilience of its business model, and its ability to outperform the banking sector average.
During the first six months of 2026, QNB Tunisia strengthened customer confidence by significantly increasing its outstanding balances. Customer deposits reached 1.647 billion dinars as of June 30, 2026, an 11.7% increase compared to June 2025. The bank's financing of the economy also saw substantial growth, with customer loans jumping 25.2% year-on-year to 1.737 billion dinars. Furthermore, off-balance sheet commitments, supporting businesses in their international projects and operations, rose by 38.8% to 346 million dinars.
The bank's net banking income (PNB) reached 42.9 million dinars by the end of the first half of 2026, marking a 16.1% increase from June 30, 2025. This performance surpasses the average growth observed in the Tunisian banking sector during the same period. The financial success is attributed to a diversified revenue stream. Interest income grew by 14.7% to 34.8 million dinars, reflecting effective resource cost management and volume development amidst a highly competitive environment. Additionally, "other banking products" saw a vigorous 22.3% increase, driven by an enriched service offering and market activities.
Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.