Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Plc (NSE: DTK) released FY18 financial results reporting a 2.3% increase in Profit after Tax (PAT) to KES 7.1Bn (EPS KES 23.9). The performance was supported by Net Interest Income (NII) which grew 1.8% y/y to KES 20.0Bn, coupled with Non-interest Revenue (NIR) that grew 3.0% y/y to KES 5.4Bn. Consequently, operating income was up 2.0% y/y to KES 25.5Bn. Total operating expenses grew 8.9% y/y to KES 11.5Bn attributed to a 5.5% y/y rise in staff costs to KES 4.2Bn, while Loan Loss Provisions (LLP) declined 30.7% y/y to KES 3.0Bn. Deposits rose 6.2% y/y, and consequently, the balance sheet grew 4.0% y/y. The loan book remained depressed (-1.5% y/y) at KES 193.1Bn as investment in government securities increased 4.3% y/y to KES 117.3Bn. A total dividend of KES 2.60 was declared, similar to FY17, which translates to a dividend yield of 1.9%. We are currently reviewing our banking sector coverage and valuation.
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