ApexHub Insights Blog

Sanlam Kenya’s Net Profit Slumps 89% in H1 2025 Despite Strong Investment Returns

By ApexHub Insights on August 21, 2025

Sanlam Kenya Plc posted a steep 89% drop in net profit to KSh 30.96 million in the first half of 2025, as surging finance expenses from insurance contracts offset robust growth in investment income. Despite improved equity levels, profitability ratios weakened sharply and no dividend was declared.

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Reports 21% Profit Decline in H1 2025, Maintains Interim Dividend Payout

By ApexHub Insights on August 21, 2025

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has announced a 21.35% drop in net profit to KSh 8.09 billion for the first half of 2025, driven by weaker income streams and rising efficiency pressures. Despite the decline, the lender declared an interim dividend of KSh 8 per share, maintaining shareholder returns.

Diamond Trust Bank Posts 13% Pre-Tax Core Profit Growth Despite Decline in Non-Interest Income in H1 2025

By ApexHub Insights on August 21, 2025

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) recorded a 13.07% rise in core profit before tax to KSh 7.17 billion in the first half of 2025, supported by stronger net interest income and lower credit loss provisions. However, non-interest income declined, cost pressures remained, and the bank did not declare an interim dividend.

Stanbic Holdings Plc Reports Notable Profit Decline Amidst Challenging Operating Environment in H1 2025

By ApexHub Insights on August 18, 2025

Stanbic Holdings Plc has released its unaudited H1 2025 financial results, showing a 9.28% decrease in net profit to KSh 6.54 billion. The report highlights a decline in total income by 3.29% and an increase in expenses by 15.49%, while also noting a significant 106.52% increase in dividend per share

I&M Group Posts 36% Profit Surge Driven by Strong Interest Income in H1 2025

By ApexHub Insights on August 18, 2025

I&M Group has reported a 36.35% jump in net profit to KSh 8.31 billion in the first half of 2025, supported by strong income growth and improved efficiency. The results highlight solid balance sheet expansion, better cost management, and enhanced returns, positioning the Group strongly for investors.

EABL's Strong FY25 Financial Performance Fuels Significant Dividend Increase to KShs 8.00 Per Share

By ApexHub Insights on July 30, 2025

East African Breweries PLC's robust financial results for FY25, including double-digit profit growth and strategic debt reduction, underpin a generous 14.3% increase in total dividends, signaling strong investor confidence.

BAT Kenya delivers strong Half-Year performance, declares KShs 10.00 Interim Dividend

By ApexHub Insights on July 25, 2025

BAT Kenya plc announces robust half-year results for 2025, marked by significant profit growth and a declared interim dividend, signaling positive prospects for investors amidst a dynamic market.

The Value of Growth: Valuing Shri Krishana Overseas PLC in Kenya’s Evolving Packaging Landscape

By ApexHub Insights on July 22, 2025

With a listing by introduction on the NSE, SKL positions itself as a manufacturing growth story in Kenya's industrial transformation. But does the valuation justify the ambition?

Nairobi Securities Exchange Ushers in a New Era of Inclusive Trading with Rule Amendments: What it means for Investors

By ApexHub Insights on July 19, 2025

The Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC (NSE) is set to usher in a transformative era for equity trading with significant amendments to its trading rules, effective August 1, 2025.

Umeme Declares USh222 Interim Dividend After FY2024 Loss of USh510.6 Billion

By ApexHub Insights on June 24, 2025

Ugandan power distributor Umeme Ltd. will pay an interim dividend for FY2025 despite a substantial USh510.57 billion loss and negative basic EPS of USh(314.4) in the previous fiscal year.

Annual Dividends: Understanding the Cash Paid vs. Announced

By ApexHub Insights on July 2, 2024

Delve into the crucial distinction between dividends announced and dividends paid as reported on annual financial statements. Understand the role of accrual accounting and how this affects your investment analysis, with examples and insights from ApexHub.

Understanding Dividends: A Beginner's Guide

By ApexHub Insights on June 20, 2024

Everything you need to know about dividends, why companies pay them, and how to track them to grow your investment portfolio.

Our First Blog Post

By ApexHub Insights on June 15, 2024

A quick introduction to our new blog section and what to expect.