KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) closed with a market capitalization of $1,515,725,602 on September 30, 2025, making it the second-largest bank in the country by market value.
The bank’s over 2.127 billion paid-up shares traded at Rs200.46, placing it ahead of MCB at $1.486 billion and HBL at $1.450 billion. UBL remained the market leader with a capitalization of $3.34 billion.
During an Analysts’ Meet & Greet session, NBP management said the bank plans to increase dividend payouts to avoid overcapitalization and maintain optimal Return on Equity (ROE).
The bank indicated it would target sustainable payout ratios of 70–80%. Between 2011 and 2017, its dividend payout ratios averaged around 80%.
For 2024, the bank declared Rs8 per share, representing an 80% payout ratio. Current market expectations for the next payout stand at 50%, with management signaling a likely increase.
Under the NBP Act, dividends can only be declared with year-end results, subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
