Kamco Invest Reports Growth in Fee Income During Q1 2026 and Retains Investment Grade Rating
- May 14
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Despite challenges posed by regional geopolitical conflict
Talal Al-Ali: Our core business fundamentals continued to demonstrate resilience and stability
Sarkhou: The strategic partnerships, many already translating into tangible progress, will further strengthen our platform
Kamco Invest announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, reporting growth in fee and commission income despite the impact of regional geopolitical tensions and challenging market conditions.
The company also retained its investment grade credit ratings from Capital Intelligence Ratings, maintaining its long- and short-term corporate ratings with a stable outlook. The agency cited Kamco Invest’s strong position in asset management and investment banking, in addition to its solid financial and liquidity profile.
During the quarter, the company generated KWD 3.4 million in fee and commission income, while assets under management reached USD 15.9 billion. Kamco Invest also continued to strengthen its regional and international partnerships, including agreements with PGIM and Santander Alternative Investments.
The company’s managed equity and fixed income portfolios continued to outperform their benchmarks, while its equity funds maintained leading positions among top-performing funds in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Commenting on the results, Sheikh Talal Ali Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah said the company’s core business fundamentals continued to demonstrate resilience despite market volatility. Meanwhile, Mr. Faisal Mansour Sarkhou noted that the growth in fee-based income reflects the strength of the company’s diversified business model and clients’ continued confidence in its investment capabilities.
