Banking – Note – [NEUTRAL] – Resilient growth amid volatility

Aggregated 1Q26 PBT (27 listed banks) surged +14.2% yoy and -3.1% qoq. This strong performance was driven by 1) robust credit growth, 2) recovery of service activities, 3) strong growth from other incomes, and 4) controllable operating expenses. As a result, 1Q26 PBT completed 22% of the 2026 guidance.