Peoples Insurance PLC reported a sharp rise in half-year earnings for 2026 as higher interest income, rental income and other income boosted its profitability.
The insurer’s EPS rose by 96.6 per cent to Tk2.93 for January-June 2026 from Tk1.49 in the same period a year earlier, according to a disclosure submitted to the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Monday.
For the April-June quarter, EPS increased by 90.7 per cent to Tk1.64 from Tk0.86 in the corresponding period of 2025.
Peoples Insurance said the earnings growth came mainly from higher interest income, rental income and other income received during the period compared with the same period last year.
The company’s NOCFPS rose by 61.4 per cent to Tk2.68 during January-June 2026 from Tk1.66 a year earlier, reflecting stronger operating cash generation.
Its NAV per share increased by 12.6 per cent to Tk40.88 as of 30 June 2026 from Tk36.30 a year earlier.
Investors responded positively to the earnings update, with Peoples Insurance shares rising by 4.90 per cent to close at Tk59.90 on the DSE on Monday.
