On August 28, Agricultural Bank Of China Limited held its 2026 interim results briefing. Board Secretary Liu Qing announced that, to further enhance investor returns, the bank has increased its interim dividend payout ratio to 31%. At a board meeting held the same morning, a proposal was made to distribute an interim dividend of 1.297 yuan per ten shares to all shareholders for 2026.
Liu Qing noted that since its listing, the bank has consistently maintained a dividend payout ratio above 30%, with cumulative dividends exceeding 987.2 billion yuan, establishing a stable and sustainable shareholder return expectation. In response to regulatory guidance, Agricultural Bank Of China Limited has introduced measures such as interim profit distribution and offering H-share shareholders the option to receive dividends in Renminbi, continuously improving investor satisfaction.
Looking ahead, the bank will comprehensively consider factors including operational development, capital replenishment, and shareholder returns, while maintaining a consistent and stable dividend policy to share developmental achievements with all shareholders.
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