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This week, 14 firms are scheduled to pay cash dividends, with payout rates ranging from as low as 2% to as high as 50%. In addition, 21 companies announced dividend entitlement for the week of May 4–8.
On May 8, 2026, Ninh Binh Phosphate Fertilizer Joint Stock Company (NFC) will set the shareholder list to pay the 2025 cash dividend at a rate of 50%, equivalent to 5,000 VND per share. The expected payment date is May 18, 2026.
With nearly 15.7 million shares outstanding, the company estimates it will need about 79 billion VND to complete the dividend payout. The company has maintained a steady cash dividend policy since listing in 2013, but the 50% rate is the highest in its history.
On May 8, 2026, Phan Thiết Export Garment Joint Stock Company (PTG) will set the shareholder list to pay the 2025 cash dividend at 50%, equal to 5,000 VND per share. The expected payment date is June 11, 2026.
With nearly 5 million shares outstanding, PTG expects to spend about 25 billion VND to complete the payout. This is significantly higher than the earlier plan approved in the year, when PTG expected to distribute 20% of charter capital (equivalent to 2,000 VND per share).
On May 6, 2026, GELEX Group Joint Stock (GEX) will set the shareholder list to exercise rights to receive the 2025 cash dividend in stock and to receive bonus shares.
The plan includes issuing more than 225.5 million shares to pay the dividend at a 25% rate (holders of 4 shares receive 1 new share). At the same time, GELEX will issue more than 180.4 million bonus shares at 20% (holders of 5 shares receive 1 new share). The total issuance ratio is 45%.
After the issuance, GELEX’s charter capital is expected to increase from 9,023 billion VND to 13,084 billion VND.
DIN Capital Investment Joint Stock Company (PDB) announced a record 2025 cash dividend entitlement for shareholders following strong earnings. The ex-dividend date is May 5.
The payout rate is 40%, equivalent to 4,000 VND per share. With more than 8.9 million shares outstanding, PDB will need about 36 billion VND to pay the dividend. Payment is scheduled for May 20.
PDB has paid cash dividends consistently since it was listed on the Hanoi Stock Exchange in 2015, and the 40% rate is the highest to date.
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