The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) yesterday said that it registered a 43% increase in after-tax profit for the first half of this year compared to the corresponding period last year.
A release from the bank reported its Chairman Suresh E. Beharry as stating that the bank delivered a solid half year characterized by resilient earnings and sound capital adequacy. The figures are based on the unaudited financials.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 44% from $55 in 2025 to $79 this year. Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) stood at 18.3%, he said.
Beharry added that strong client engagement continued to be a growth driver, with total deposits rising to $286 billion, up 13% compared to the prior year.
“This performance underscores the continued confidence our clients place in GBTI and affirms the strength of our client-centric offerings and relationship-focused banking model”, Beharry said.
Looking ahead, he said that the bank remains optimistic about the outlook for the business.
“Our priorities include sustaining profitable growth, advancing our digital capabilities, deepening client relationships, and maintaining the financial discipline that underpins our performance. I look forward to collaborating with our teams and stakeholders as we continue to evolve GBTI into a more agile, innovative institution, well positioned for the future”, he added.
The figures show that interest income for the first half of 2025 was $5b while for the first half of this year it was $5.98b. Other income moved from $1.9b in 2025 to $2.49b for the first half of this year.
Profit after taxation for the first half of 2025 was $2.23b while for this year it was $3.18b.
The capital adequacy ratio was down from 19.12% in 2025 to 16.85% this year.
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