Banks' 2025 Dividends: KBANK at 10 Baht, GULF Eyes 2.358B

Post Today•Economy•8h ago

Reader Briefing

Thai banks are anticipated to announce significant second-half 2025 dividend payments in February 2029, with KBANK projected to pay 10 baht per share, benefiting major shareholder GULF.

•Thai commercial banks are expected to announce their second-half 2025 dividend payments in February 2029.
•KBANK is projected to pay a dividend of 10.00 Baht per share, with GULF set to receive approximately 2.358 billion Baht.
•Analysts predict a dividend yield of 5-8% for most banks in 2068-2026, supported by strong capital, increased payout trends, and no major investment plans.

Overview

•Investor focus is on the second-half 2025 dividend announcements expected within February 2026.
•Commercial banks are predicted to pay dividends for the second half of 2025, offering a Dividend Yield of 3-7%.
•This follows the announcement of Q4/2025 and full-year 2025 operating results in mid-January 2026.
•GULF, holding 235,805,000 KBANK shares (10.03%), stands to receive 2,358.05 million Baht if KBANK pays 10.00 Baht/share.
•Krungsri Securities estimates that most banks will maintain high dividend payments for 2068-2026, with a Dividend Yield of approximately 5-8%.
•Strong capital base (CET 1 at 15-19%, Tier 1 at 15-21%, CAR at 19-23% in Q3/2025) supports high dividend payouts.
•A trend of interim dividend payments in 2025 equal to or exceeding the first half of 2024 signals profitability distribution.
•Lack of major new investment plans allows banks to fully utilize cash flow for dividend payouts.

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Key Entities

Organization

Kasikornbank Public Company Limited(KBANK)ℹ️

A commercial bank whose second-half 2025 dividend, potentially 10 Baht per share, is a key focus for investors.

Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited(GULF)ℹ️

A major shareholder of KBANK, expected to receive over 2.358 billion Baht in dividends based on KBANK's projected payout.

Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited(BBL)ℹ️