Absa Group reports strong interim growth, declares dividend

Absa Group Limited reported 5.2% increase in total income to R56,487m for the interim period ended 30 June 2025. Headline earnings per ordinary share rose 16.5% to 1,431.6 cents, while basic earnings per share increased 14.0% to 1,354.1 cents.

The group declared an interim ordinary dividend of 785 cents per ordinary share, payable on 15 September 2025. Return on equity improved to 14.8%.