SCBK 3Q21 net earnings edged up 46.67% to KES 6.36Bn which was above our expectations of a KES 5.47Bn PAT, while the EPS also grew by 48.16% to KES 16.49. The impressive growth in the bottom line was mainly driven by a 7.84% growth in operating income to KES 22.87Bn and a 5.07% decline in total operating expenses to KES 13.38Bn. The growth was above our expectations backed by an improving economic conditions. The bank’s flat loan book at KES 131.74Bn was below our expectations.