Another historic year of growth for DBL as taxed profit rises to $9.82B

– continues to accelerate innovation, enhance customer accessibility

In a year marked by sustained revenue growth and continued digital transformation, Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) has reported After Tax Profits of a whopping $9.82 billion, further cementing its position as one of Guyana’s leading financial institutions. For the financial year ended September 30, 2026, the Group delivered another year of strong financial performance.

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The $9.82 billion Profit After Tax reflects a 16.8 per cent increase over the $8.41 billion recorded in 2025. This was driven by a growth in Profit Before Tax, which moved by 20.6 per cent to $13.36 billion, compared with $11.07 billion in the previous year. The Group maintained strong profitability indicators, recording a Return on Average Assets (ROAA) of 3.6 per cent and Return on Equity (ROE) of 25 per cent. Additionally, DBL’s loans and advances increased by 26 per cent to $158.51 billion, compared with $126.02 billion in the previous year. Excluding Demerara Bank’s contribution, lending across the remainder of the banking industry expanded by approximately 15 per cent, compared with the Group’s growth of 26 per cent.