CHINA Banking Corp. (Chinabank) has declared P7.5 billion in cash dividends for 2026, which it said reflects steady earnings performance and a continued commitment to shareholder returns.
In a disclosure on Thursday, the bank said the payout was equivalent to 27 percent of its P28-billion net income in 2025.
The dividend consists of P1.80 per share in regular cash dividends and an additional P1.00 per share in special cash dividends.
The total P2.80 per share payout is 12 percent higher than last year’s P2.50.
The dividends will be payable on May 14 to shareholders on record as of April 30.
Based on Chinabank’s closing price of P62.70 per share on April 15, the payout translates to a dividend yield of about 4.5 percent.
The dividend declaration follows what the bank described as a transformative year, marked by continued enhancements to its digital platforms, including upgrades to its My CBC mobile ecosystem and the rollout of new technologies such as passkey authentication and an artificial intelligence-driven customer support assistant.
Separately, Moody’s Investors Service affirmed Chinabank’s investment-grade credit rating of “Baa2” with a stable outlook on April 13, citing the bank’s strong capitalization and sustained profitability.
Chinabank shares rose P1.30, or 2.07 percent, to close at P64.00 each on Thursday.
NAZYLEN JOY MABANGLO
