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Credit Agricole Morocco Boosts Net Profit Margin 1% Despite Economic Slowdown
Crédit Agricole du Maroc reports a 1% increase in its net profit margin for H1 2026 despite a 24% decline in its consolidated net banking product. The group's net profit rose to 112 million MAD, up 2% from the previous year, while the consolidated net profit reached 141 million MAD. This improvement was driven by strong credit growth and improved commercial margins, even though market activities contributed to a drop in net banking products.
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Credit Agricole Morocco Improves Net Profit Margin 1% Amid Economic Slowdown
On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Crédit Agricole du Maroc announced a modest but positive result for the first half of 2026. Despite a 24% decline in its consolidated net banking product—dropping from 2.66 billion to 2 billion dirhams—the bank managed to boost its net profit margin by 1%.
Financial Performance Highlights
- Net Profit (Group Level): 112 million MAD, up 1% from 111 million MAD in 2025.
- Consolidated Net Profit: 141 million MAD, representing a 2% increase over the 138 million MAD recorded at the end of June 2025.
- Group Benefit: 112 million MAD, up 2% from 110 million MAD last year.
The bank attributes the decline in net banking products to unfavorable international conditions and interest rate environments affecting market activities. However, it highlights a double-digit improvement in commercial margin and commission margin.
Key Business Segments
- Financing Activity: The loan portfolio grew by 20% year-on-year, reaching 136 billion dirhams by the end of June. The group focused on financing various economic sectors, particularly agriculture and socio-economic development.
- Customer Resources: Increased by 7% to 129 billion dirhams compared to 121 billion last year, driven largely by an 8% rise in current accounts, which optimized cost structures and improved deposit composition.
- Equity Capital: Strengthened by 10% to reach 16.7 billion dirhams, up from 15.1 billion at the end of June 2025.
These results demonstrate resilience in the face of challenging macroeconomic conditions, with the bank maintaining profitability while navigating reduced market revenues.