KCB Group reported an impressive 49.0% y/y surge in net earnings to KES 45.76Bn over the first nine months of 2024.
Net interest margin edged up modestly by 10bps y/y to 6.7%, reflecting the lenders’ ability to optimize its yield generation despite heightened cost of funding pressures.
Recommendation - We maintain our BUY recommendation on KCB Group underpinned by the successful execution of its strategic transformation and demonstrated earnings momentum.