OSB Group H1 FY26 profit before tax falls 3% to £187.2 million; net interest margin narrows 7 basis points to 223 bps

Reuters2026/08/06 06:01

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OSB Group posted H1 profit before tax of £187.2 million, down 3% year over year, as impairment charges rose to £15.8 million.
Net interest income rose 1% to £339.8 million, while net interest margin narrowed 7 basis points to 223 bps on higher retail funding spreads to SONIA.
Return on tangible equity eased 0.4 percentage points to 13.3%, while the interim dividend increased 5% to 11.8 pence per share.
Net loan book grew 1.3% to £26.3 billion, with originations up 10% to £2.3 billion; retail deposits climbed 3% to £25.0 billion.
OSB cut 2026 net interest margin guidance to 215-220 bps, kept admin expense guidance at about £280 million, and said CEO Andy Golding steps down Aug. 31.

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OSB Group H1 FY26 profit before tax falls 3% to £187.2 million; net interest margin narrows 7 basis points to 223 bps

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