Sri Lanka, July 20 -- LB Finance PLC commenced the 2026/27 financial year on a strong note, recording a 31% increase in profit after tax to Rs. 3.54 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to Rs. 2.70 billion in the corresponding period last year.

Total income increased by 47% to Rs. 18.76 billion, while net interest income grew by 31% to Rs. 8.94 billion, reflecting continued business expansion and healthy growth in the lending portfolio. Earnings per share improved to Rs. 6.38, compared with Rs. 4.88 in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Operating profit before tax on financial services increased by 30% to Rs. 7.17 billion, while profit before taxation rose by 30% to Rs. 5.70 billion. The Return on Equity (R...