SCB X stock: Bond losses weigh on quarterly earnings
Published on 11/11/2026 at 01:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSEarnings and strategy takeaways
- Bond-market volatility reduced quarterly earnings, while core banking and fee income remained resilient.
- AI investment, digital lending and wealth management remain central to SCBX's growth strategy.
- A leadership transition is planned for January 1, 2027.
SCB X Public Company Limited reported third-quarter net profit of THB 10,677 million on October 21, 2026, down 4.0% from the previous quarter. The company attributed the decline mainly to mark-to-market losses on debt securities as bond yields rose, according to SCBX.
Bond losses pressure quarterly earnings
For the first nine months of 2026, group net profit reached THB 31,989 million, a 14.3% decline from the same period a year earlier. Net interest income rose 0.5% quarter on quarter to THB 27,452 million, while net interest margin improved to 3.07%.
Fee and other income increased 6.2% year on year to THB 11,498 million in the quarter. Wealth management remained an important growth driver, and fee income for the first nine months rose 12.8%, exceeding the company's full-year target.
AI and asset quality remain priorities
Investment and trading income swung to a loss of THB 424 million from a gain of THB 2,552 million in the previous quarter. Operating expenses fell 6.3% year on year to THB 16,363 million, with SCBX citing efficiency gains from AI and automation.
Asset quality showed mixed trends. Siam Commercial Bank's non-performing-loan ratio improved for a sixth consecutive quarter to 2.95%, while the group ratio edged up to 3.21% after a planned portfolio adjustment at AutoX. Provisions declined 13.8% quarter on quarter, and the capital adequacy ratio stood at 18.5%.
Leadership change ahead
SCBX said Dr. Arak Sutivong will become chief executive officer on January 1, 2027. Management also said the group is preparing for the launch of its virtual bank and will continue expanding non-interest income while using AI to improve service quality and operating efficiency.
Thailand's diversified finance group
SCBX is a Thailand-based financial technology group built around Siam Commercial Bank, consumer and digital finance businesses, securities services, venture investment and technology platforms, according to its investor-relations website. Its portfolio includes CardX, AutoX, MONIX, InnovestX, SCB 10X and SCB TechX. The group competes in Thailand with banking peers including Bangkok Bank, Kasikornbank and Bank of Ayudhya, while its broader digital and technology portfolio gives it a more diversified profile than a traditional commercial bank.
SCB X company profile
- Company: SCB X Public Company Limited
- ISIN: THA790010005
- Headquarters: Bangkok, Thailand
- Business: Banking, consumer finance, digital finance, securities and financial technology
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