4 Egyptian brands rank within the «First Bank» classification for net profit growth among major Arab banks
The «First Bank» ranking monitoring net profit growth among major Arab banks during the first half of 2025 revealed a notable presence of Egyptian banks in relatively advanced positions within the list. This reflects their ability to leverage sustained growth in loan and deposit portfolios and effectively translate it into realized profits.
The ranking was based on ordering banks according to reported net profit growth rates, denominated in US dollars (USD), providing a unified comparison tool across different banking institutions. Banks lacking officially disclosed data were excluded to ensure the accuracy of results and the reliability of the adopted methodology.
The ranking covered major Arab banks, which the «First Bank» Rankings Center defines as banks with total assets exceeding USD 15 bn. It included parent banking groups across Arab countries and excluded their foreign subsidiaries.
Regarding the positioning of Egyptian banks within the ranking, «National Bank of Egypt» ranked 7th, after its net profits surged by approximately 28.9%, reaching around USD 1.89 bn during the first half of 2025, compared with USD 1.46 bn in the first half of 2024.
«Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) secured the 15th position on the list, as its net profits rose by about 17.5%, recording USD 673.58 mn during the first half of 2025, compared with USD 573.15 mn in the corresponding period of 2024.
«Arab African International Bank» ranked 45th, after its net profits increased by approximately 2.8%, reaching USD 160.17 mn during the first six months of 2025, compared with USD 155.78 mn during the same period of 2024.
«Banque Misr» captured the 46th position, after its net profits grew by around 1.5%, recording USD 1.01 bn during the first six months of 2025, compared with USD 997.81 mn in the first six months of 2024.
It is worth noting that the four banks represented in the ranking are among the largest institutions within the Egyptian banking sector, highlighting their ability to leverage their market weight in Egypt and sustain strong and resilient profitability performance.
