CIB, QNB Egypt, and ADIB Lead Egyptian Listed Banks in Strengthening Their Financial Positions During Q1 2026

CIB maintained its top position, underscoring the strength of its financial standing and its ability to continue expanding despite intensifying competition.

Four banks retained their places among the top five in both Q1 2026 and full-year 2025 rankings, while Faisal Islamic Bank entered the top five as a new entrant.

The total financial position (assets) of banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange reached EGP 4.8 trillion, an increase of EGP 431.96 billion during the first quarter of 2026.

Foreign banking groups captured two of the top five positions among the four foreign-owned banks included in the ranking.

According to the First Bank ranking of the Egyptian Exchange-listed banks that achieved the greatest enhancement in their financial positions during the first quarter of 2026, Commercial International Bank (CIB) ranked first. Its asset portfolio increased by approximately EGP 124.64 billion, reaching EGP 1.56 trillion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 1.44 trillion at the end of 2025.

QNB Egypt secured second place, with its assets rising by around EGP 112.15 billion during Q1 2026 to EGP 1.03 trillion at the end of March 2026, up from EGP 915.56 billion at the end of 2025.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt) ranked third, recording an increase of EGP 48 billion in assets during the first quarter of 2026. Its asset portfolio reached EGP 392.15 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 344.15 billion at the end of 2025.

The ranking measures the increase in the financial position of all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange for which financial data were available during the period under review. The analysis showed that all listed banks recorded growth in their asset portfolios during Q1 2026.

Listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange posted notable growth in their financial positions during the first quarter of 2026, reaching approximately EGP 4.8 trillion by the end of March, compared with EGP 4.37 trillion at the end of 2025, representing an increase of EGP 431.96 billion in just three months.

CIB, QNB Egypt, ADIB Egypt, and Suez Canal Bank maintained their positions among the top five banks in both Q1 2026 and 2025. Meanwhile, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt climbed to fifth place after ranking tenth in the 2025 classification.

Among foreign-owned banking groups listed on the Egyptian Exchange, two banks ranked among the top five institutions that strengthened their financial positions the most during Q1 2026: QNB Egypt and ADIB Egypt.

In addition, Islamic banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange increased their combined financial position by approximately EGP 80.85 billion during Q1 2026. Their total assets reached EGP 828.82 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 747.97 billion at the end of 2025.

Note: All figures and growth rates mentioned in the analysis are based on the standalone financial statements publicly announced by each bank as of March 31, 2026.