Karachi: The stock market witnessed a series of significant dividend, bonus, and rights issue announcements from major companies, impacting investor sentiment and trading strategies. Several firms have disclosed their payout details, with ex-dividend dates ranging from early March to late April 2025.
Major Announcements:
- Dividend Payouts:
Several companies have declaredinterim (i)andfinal (F)dividends across various sectors. Notable announcements include:
March 2025:
- Nishat Chunian Power Limited (NCPL):20% (i) dividend, ex-dateMarch 10, 2025
- Air Link Communication Limited (AIRLINK)25% (i) dividend, ex-dateMarch 10, 2025
- Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO):45% (i) dividend, ex-dateMarch 10, 2025
- Indus Motor Company Limited (INDU):370% (ii) dividend, ex-dateMarch 10, 2025
- Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC):40.50% (ii) dividend, ex-dateMarch 10, 2025
- Clover Pakistan Limited (CLOV):25% (B) bonus, ex-dateMarch 10, 2025
Banks Leading Payouts:
- United Bank Limited (UBL):110% (F) dividend, ex-dateMarch 11, 2025
- Allied Bank Limited (ABL):40% (F) dividend, ex-dateMarch 13, 2025
- MCB Bank (MCB):90% (F) dividend, ex-dateMarch 14, 2025
- Bank of Punjab (BOP):18% (F) dividend, ex-dateMarch 17, 2025
April 2025:
- Nestl Pakistan (NESTLE):300% (F) dividend, ex-dateApril 11, 2025
- Shell Pakistan (SHEL):50% (F) dividend, ex-dateApril 17, 2025
- Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited (UPFL):6000% (F) dividend, ex-dateTBA
- Rafhan Maize Products (RMPL):1000% (F) dividend, ex-dateApril 24, 2025
Market Impact:
The high dividend payouts, particularly from blue-chip companies, have strengthened investor confidence. The banking and FMCG sectors remain dominant in returning profits to shareholders. Analysts predict increased market activity leading up to ex-dividend dates as investors position themselves to benefit from payouts.
Stay tuned for further market updates and investment insights.
