Akbank reports TL 11.6 billion in net profit

The bank's net profit declined by 18% year over year and 24% compared with the previous quarter. Despite the quarterly decline, cumulative net profit for the first nine months of the year increased by 18% to approximately TL 46 billion. Total revenue for the nine-month period rose by 31% to TL 204 billion.

In the third quarter, net interest income, including swap costs, fell by 21% to TL 21.1 billion, while net fee and commission income increased by 2% to TL 37.4 billion. The bank's return on equity declined from 22.2% to 19.4%, while its non-performing loan ratio rose to 3.7%. Looking ahead, Akbank forecasts a net interest margin of 3.2%–3.5% and a return on equity of 23%–25% for the full year 2026.