Leumi announced earnings results for the first half of 2018. For the period, the company reported net interest income of ILS 4,420 million against ILS 4,038 million a year ago. Profit before taxes was ILS 2,436 million against ILS 2,332 million a year ago. Profit after tax was ILS 1,653 million against ILS 1,488 million a year ago. Net income attributed to shareholders of the banking corporation was ILS 1,633 million or ILS 1.07 per share against ILS 1,498 million or ILS 0.98 per share a year ago. Return on equity was 9.9% against 9.6% a year ago.