«ADIB Egypt», «EBank», and «EGBANK» were the fastest-growing listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in financial investment portfolios during Q1 2026
First Bank
The «First Bank» Depositor Confidence Index for Q1 2026 showed that «ADIB Egypt» continued to lead the ranking, while «EBank» moved up to second place from fifth place in 2025
«CIB» recorded the largest volume of financial investments, followed by «QNB Egypt» in second place
Total financial investments at banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange reached EGP 1.75 trillion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 1.60 trillion at the end of 2025
Foreign banks held two positions among the top five, out of the four banks included in the ranking
The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in financial investment portfolios during Q1 2026 showed that Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt «ADIB-Egypt» topped the list with a growth rate of 25.37%, as its portfolio increased to EGP 129.09 bn at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 102.97 bn at the end of 2025.
Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» ranked second after its financial investment portfolio grew by 23.77% during Q1 2026, reaching EGP 81.65 bn at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 65.98 bn at the end of 2025.
EGBANK ranked third, with its financial investment portfolio increasing by 23.21% during Q1 2026 to EGP 63.84 bn at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 51.81 bn at the end of 2025.
The ranking covered all listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange for which financial data were available. The data showed that 11 banks recorded positive growth rates in their financial investment portfolios, while one bank recorded a decline during Q1 2026.
Private-sector banks accounted for two positions among the top five fastest-growing banks in financial investments, represented by ADIB-Egypt and Crédit Agricole Egypt.
The ranking also showed stability for some banks in their positions, with Faisal Islamic Bank maintaining seventh place, while «QNB Egypt» ranked last in both classifications. «ADIB-Egypt» maintained first place in the fastest-growing banks category, while «EBank» moved up to second place from fifth place in 2025.
New entrants to the top five in Q1 2026 included Egyptian Gulf Bank, Crédit Agricole Egypt, and Saib Bank.
Among Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, «ADIB-Egypt» led the ranking, reinforcing its position as the only foreign and Islamic bank among the top five.
All figures and growth rates mentioned are based on the standalone financial statements of each bank as of March 2026.
Development of Financial Investment Portfolios of Egyptian Listed Banks During Q1 2026
| # | Bank Name | Financial Investments at the End of Q1 2026 | Financial Investments at the End of 2025 | Growth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank-ADIB Egypt |
129.09 EGB bn | 102.97 EGB bn | 25.37 % |
| 2 |
Export Development Bank of Egypt-EBank |
81.66 EGB bn | 65.98 EGB bn | 23.77 % |
| 3 |
EGBANK |
63.84 EGB bn | 51.81 EGB bn | 23.21 % |
| 4 |
Credit Agricole Egypt |
31.76 EGB bn | 26.91 EGB bn | 18.05 % |
| 5 |
SAIB BANK |
54.76 EGB bn | 47.63 EGB bn | 14.99 % |
| 6 |
Qatar National Bank-QNB  |
313.34 EGB bn | 274.88 EGB bn | 13.99 % |
| 7 |
alBaraka Bank Egypt |
52.08 EGB bn | 47.35 EGB bn | 10 % |
| 8 |
Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt |
163.21 EGB bn | 150.67 EGB bn | 8.33 % |
| 9 |
Commercial International Bank-CIB |
639.09 EGB bn | 609.87 EGB bn | 4.79 % |
| 10 |
Housing and Development Bank-HDB |
116.11 EGB bn | 111.63 EGB bn | 4.01 % |
| 11 |
Suez Canal Bank |
67.8 EGB bn | 66.56 EGB bn | 1.85 % |
| 12 |
The United Bank |
41.13 EGB bn | 42.64 EGB bn | -3.55 % |
