Standard Bank Confirms Guidance After Strong Start to Year
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 19 2025
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Source: WSJ
Performance Overview: Standard Bank reported a strong performance for the first five months of the year and maintained its annual guidance.
Future Expectations: The bank anticipates mid-to-high single digit growth in banking revenue for 2025, with a stable cost-to-income ratio and a return on equity target between 17% to 20%.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
