Standard Chartered stock rises on higher quarterly profit
Published on 08/25/2026 at 10:31 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Standard Chartered stock (GB0004082847) advanced after the bank reported $0.75 EPS for the quarter on July 29, 2026, while revenue reached $5.70 billion and the market value stood at $67.40 billion in the latest trading snapshot.
Quarterly numbers matter
The latest quarterly update beat the $0.66 EPS consensus by $0.09 and topped revenue estimates of $5.59 billion, a spread that gives investors a concrete read on execution rather than just sentiment.
Net margin came in at 13.79% and return on equity at 10.97%, two figures that help explain why the shares held their footing after the report.
Price and valuation
The stock last traded at $30.6125 after opening at $30.6125, compared with a prior close of $28.6375, and volume was 120 shares in the snapshot.
That leaves the shares at a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.10 and a beta of 0.70, a combination that points to a stock trading on moderate valuation and lower-than-market volatility.
Product and franchise
Standard Chartered's banking franchise spans corporate and institutional banking, wealth solutions, and treasury services, with earnings tied closely to cross-border flows and fee generation.
Stock view
As of August 24, 2026, the most recent quoted price was $30.6125 USD, with the market cap at $67.40 billion.
Fact box
Company: Standard Chartered PLC
ISIN: GB0004082847
Ticker: SCBFF
Exchange: OTC Markets
Price (as of August 24, 2026): $30.6125 USD
Market cap: $67.40 billion
Sector / Industry: Financials / Banks-Regional
Index membership: FTSE 100
