📷 CBA says that it remains “cautiously optimistic” on growth for the remaining 2026 financial year, in light of an uncertain global business environment. Photo: Albert Chua/ The Edge Singapore.
Credit and risk information solutions provider Credit Bureau Asia (CBA) has reported a 2% y-o-y rise in patmi to $5.5 million for 1HFY2026 ended June 30. Basic and diluted earnings per share rose to 2.4 cents and the company declared an interim dividend of 2.2 cents, which is 10% higher y-o-y.
Revenue grew 2.7% y-o-y to $31 million while net profit before income tax (NPBT) increased by 3.9% to nearly $16 million, according to the company’s bourse filing on Aug 6.
On a segmental basis, revenue and NPBT for its financial institution (FI) data business grew 4% in 1HFY2026. The company says that Credit Bureau Singapore continues to maintain its growth trend, while Credit Bureau Cambodia continues its recovery momentum from 2025, and operational performance from Myanmar Credit Bureau continues to improve.
Meanwhile, revenue and NPBT for CBA’s non-FI data business grew 1% and 3% respectively in 1HFY2026. The non-FI data business is continuing its growth momentum from 2HFY2025 as businesses around the world adjust to the changing global trade policy shifts, according to the announcement.
CBA says that it remains “cautiously optimistic” on growth for the remaining 2026 financial year, in light of an uncertain global business environment.
Shares in the company closed at $1.08 on Aug 6, down one cent or 1%.
Source: theedgesingapore.com
