PNB hikes dividend to P3.30 per share
Philippine National Bank (PNB) has increased its cash dividend for 2026 by 20 percent. This reflects strong earnings and sustained confidence in its long-term strategy.
The Lucio Tan-led bank said on Friday its board approved a cash dividend of P3.30 per share, higher than the previous year’s payout.
The dividend will be distributed in two equal tranches of P1.65 per share. The first payment will be released on March 27, 2026, to shareholders on record as of March 13.
The second tranche will be paid on Oct. 1, 2026, to stockholders on record as of Sept. 18.
Edwin Bautista, president and CEO of PNB, said the higher dividend marks the second straight year the bank has issued annual dividend payments.
“This reflects our continued momentum and confidence in the Bank’s strategy,” Bautista said.
The dividend increase signals PNB’s improved profitability and balanced approach to managing capital. This enabled the bank to support both shareholder returns and business expansion.
At the same time, the bank said it continues to pursue initiatives aimed at boosting operational efficiency and strengthening customer relationships. These include ongoing efforts to accelerate digital transformation and enhance service delivery.
Such measures are expected to support resilient and responsible growth while ensuring the bank remains competitive in an evolving financial landscape.
PNB is among the country’s largest private universal banks in terms of assets and deposits. It offers a wide range of financial services to individual customers, small and medium enterprises, corporations, government institutions and overseas Filipinos.
