Banco Santander-Chile (NYSE: BSAC) profit rises 19% in first-half 2026
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6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Banco Santander-Chile (BSAC) filed interim consolidated results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The independent reviewer concluded it had not become aware of any matter indicating the financial information fails to present fairly the bank’s position and results under FMC standards.
Total assets reached Ch$70,323,331 million, up from Ch$68,094,956 million as of December 31, 2025, while total equity rose to Ch$5,138,320 million. Profit attributable to equity holders for the six months was Ch$655,759 million, up from Ch$550,355 million a year earlier, with basic earnings per share of Ch$3.48.
Net interest income increased to Ch$905,213 million and operating income before credit loss expenses to Ch$1,072,934 million. Credit loss expenses were broadly stable at Ch$285,583 million. Operating activities generated Ch$1,211,401 million in cash, and dividends paid for 2025 profits totaled Ch$631,925 million, equal to 60% of that year’s profit.
Positive
- Profit attributable to equity holders rose 19% to Ch$655,759 million for the first half of 2026 from Ch$550,355 million in 2025, with basic EPS increasing to Ch$3.48 from Ch$2.92.
- Operating income before credit loss expenses grew over 10% to Ch$1,072,934 million from Ch$947,935 million, reflecting stronger core banking performance.
- Operating cash flow improved sharply to Ch$1,211,401 million for the first half of 2026 compared with Ch$99,779 million a year earlier, enhancing internal funding capacity.
- Credit loss expenses remained essentially flat at Ch$285,583 million versus Ch$286,764 million despite business growth, indicating stable credit cost levels.
Negative
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