The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange has reported a 52% profit increase to TZS 3,284 million in H1 2025 driven by 45% income growth and improved margins. The exchange also recorded stronger returns on assets and equity, with a lower cost-to-income ratio reflecting improved operational efficiency.
Total assets grew by 7% to TZS 38,278 million in H1 2025 compared with TZS 35,860 million in H1 2024. Total income rose by 45% to TZS 7,779 million from TZS 5,348 million, while operating expenses increased by 39% to TZS 4,394 million from TZS 3,151 million, contributing to a 52% increase in profit after tax to TZS 3,284 million from TZS 2,167 million.
Operating profit margin doubled from 13% in H1 2024 to 29% in H1 2025, with return on assets and return on equity improving to 9% from 6% and 9% from 7%, respectively. Earnings per share increased by 52% to 137.82 from 90.95, while the price-earnings ratio declined slightly to 21.04 from 22.43. Cost-to-income ratio improved to 56% from 59%, and staff-cost-to-revenue ratio reduced to 35% from 40%.
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