PNB declared a special cash dividend of P1.10 per share, equivalent to about 7 percent of its 2025 net income, on top of its regular payout equivalent to 20 percent of annual earnings.
“PNB’s strong capital position and consistent earnings enable us to deliver meaningful value to our shareholders, while continuing to invest in the Bank’s long-term growth and transformation,” PNB president and CEO Edwin Bautista said in a statement on Friday.
The move lifts total shareholder returns tied to 2025 profits to roughly 27 percent, reinforcing confidence in the bank’s earnings strength and balance sheet.
The special dividend will be paid on June 19 to shareholders on record as of June 8.
The payout comes as banks navigate slower loan growth, tighter competition and elevated interest rates that continue to pressure borrowers and raise funding costs.
“As we mark our 110th year, this special dividend underscores not only our financial strength, but also our confidence in PNB’s ability to remain relevant, competitive, and responsive in a rapidly evolving landscape,” Bautista said.
—Edited by Miguel R. Camus
