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AKBL - Askari Bank Ltd.
AKBL CY26 valuations- PE 5.7x
SCS Research update    8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
- AKBL reported 3% QoQ growth in 2Q earnings with EPS reaching PKR 4.67/sh vs. PKR 4.53/sh reported in 1Q, taking 1HCY26 EPS to PKR 9.20/sh. - This improvement was primarily driven by a 42% QoQ surge in non-core income to PKR 7.3bn, despite a slight 1% decline in core income to PKR 21.8bn. - We see core earnings remaining solid. - AKBL notches BV/sh of PKR 104.5/sh vs. PKR 96.2/sh reported in 1Q. - AKBL yields P/BV of 1.0x and P/E of 5.7x - AKBL also yields an expected dividend yield of 7.4%. - The total shareholders' equity stands at staggering PKR 151 bn in 2Q - We remain positive on AKBL due to a sound equity base. - The main ownership of AKBL comes from FFC. - AKBL is vying for Islamic banking branches as per CBS presentation notes.
Link: https://www.scstrade.com/research/Research%20Reports/General/AKBL%20CY26%20valuations%20PE%205.7x.pdf
AKBL - Askari Bank Ltd.
AKBL Retests Breakout Successfully, Reinforcing Bullish Trend and Further Upside Potential
M Wajahat    7/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
AKBL has successfully broken above a key resistance zone and is currently retesting the breakout level, reinforcing the strength of its bullish technical structure and confirming sustained buying interest. The stock is now approaching its first upside target of PKR 118.95, while the prevailing positive momentum supports further upside potential towards PKR 124.54, 132.15, and 139.65. Investors are advised to continue holding existing positions, with the stop-loss revised upward to PKR 106.60 to protect accumulated gains and maintain disciplined risk management in line with the improving price structure
Link: https://scstrade.com/research/Research%20Reports/General/Technical%20Analysis%20Report%20AKBL%20July%2013,%202026...pdf
AKBL - Askari Bank Ltd.
AKBL Breakout Update: Bullish Momentum Intact, Higher Targets in Sight
M Wajahat    7/6/2026 12:00:00 AM
AKBL has broken above a key resistance zone, reinforcing its bullish outlook and approaching its first target of PKR 118.95. With momentum remaining strong, investors may continue to hold for further upside targets of PKR 124.54, 132.15, and 139.65, while the stop-loss has been revised upward to PKR 106.60 to protect gains and maintain disciplined risk management.
Link: https://scstrade.com/research/Research%20Reports/General/Technical%20Analysis%20Report%20AKBL%20July%2006,%202026...pdf
AKBL - Askari Bank Ltd.
AKBL Breaks Above Key Resistance, Bullish Momentum Strengthens
M Wajahat    7/2/2026 12:00:00 AM
AKBL has decisively broken out above its key resistance zone, indicating strengthening bullish momentum and an improved technical setup. Investors may consider accumulating the stock in the PKR 112.99–113.45 range, with potential upside targets of PKR 118.95, PKR 124.54, and PKR 132.15. The breakout is backed by healthy buying interest and positive price action, supporting a constructive near- to medium-term outlook. To manage risk effectively, a stop-loss is recommended at PKR 100.13
Link: https://scstrade.com/research/Research%20Reports/General/Technical%20Analysis%20Report%20AKBL%20July%2002,%202026....pdf