The facts

  1. The bank now expects 2026 operating-income growth above its previous 5–7% range, measured at constant currency and excluding notable items. [1][2]

  2. It forecasts full-year return on tangible equity of around 14%. This is guidance, separate from the 15.7% achieved in the third quarter. [1]

  3. Quarterly operating income was US$5.781 billion, up 13% on a reported basis. Its headline 14% income growth and 29% profit growth use constant-currency comparisons. [1]

  4. The common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 13.8% at the end of September. [1]

Sources

References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 29 Oct 2026, 09:27 UTC.

  1. Q3 2026 results

    Standard Chartered · Primary source · 28 Oct 2026

    Results table and reconciliation distinguish reported 27% profit growth from 29% at constant currency. Precise guidance is around 14% RoTE.

  2. StanChart third-quarter profit surges 27%, lifts income target

    Reuters, republished by Investing.com · Reporting · 28 Oct 2026

    Original reporting by Selena Li and Lawrence White corroborates earnings and the raised income outlook; precise return guidance follows the issuer's wording.

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