Bank Islam to face earnings pressure in FY23 and FY24

Kenanga Research said it is cutting its FY23 and FY24 forecast earnings for Bank Islam by 9% each, mainly to incorporate higher operating spend and investments amid the group’s digitalisation efforts.

PETALING JAYA: Bank Islam (M) Bhd is expected to face earnings pressure for financial year 2023 (FY23) and FY24 amid downside risks which include margin squeeze, lower financing growth and slowdown in capital market activities.

Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) Research said Bank Islam’s first quarter 2023 (1Q23) earnings were below its expectations and more so against consensus.