Public Financial (HKG:0626) reported HK$2.6 million in attributable profit for the six months ended June 30, compared to a loss of HK$34.5 million, according to a Hong Kong bourse filing Thursday.

Shares of the bank fell over 2% in morning trade Friday.

Diluted earnings per share were HK$0.002 compared to a loss of HKR0.031 in the corresponding period of 2024.

The money lender's net interest income was HK$530.5 million, higher than the HK$470.7 million a year ago.