Scotiabank T&T (Scotiabank TT) posted a record income after taxation of $696 million for the year ended October 2025, marking a 5.72 per cent increase or $38 million over the previous year.
Scotia, in its fourth quarter results published yesterday, said the strong performance translated into an improved return on equity of 14.77 per cent and return on assets of 2.19 per cent, up 26 and 1 basis points, respectively.
Scotiabank declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.90 per share, bringing the total for fiscal 2025 to $3 per share.
The earnings per share (EPS) rose to $3.95 cents, coupled with a dividend yield of 6.26 per cent, the highest in the Bank’s history.
Total revenue for the year exceeded $2.1 billion, representing a seven per cent increase year on year, driven by robust Retail and Commercial loan growth. Net Interest Income rose eight per cent to $1.5 billion, with Interest Income climbing 10 per cent to $1.5 billion, supported by strong performance in Investment Securities and Loans to Customers. Deposits grew six per cent or $1.4 billion, reflecting strong customer confidence.
Managing director Gayle Pazos highlighted the Bank’s ongoing digital evolution, noting that digital adoption rose to 57 per cent, with over 98 per cent of transactions now processed digitally.
“Our strategic initiatives and investment in digital technologies continue to simplify our customers’ banking experience while driving long-term value,” she said.
Net impairment losses rose 43 per cent to $144 million, reflecting higher provisions in both retail and commercial portfolios amid economic uncertainties. Despite this, the Bank maintained strong credit quality, with the ratio of non-performing loans to total loans improving 10 basis points year on year.
Scotiabank chairman Derek Hudson praised the management and staff for their dedication, saying their efforts were central to achieving these results.
“This outstanding performance demonstrates the commitment of Scotiabankers to delivering exceptional service and value to our shareholders,” said Hudson.
