Bank of Punjab reports highest-ever dividend per share, profit after tax for CY25

The Bank of Punjab has released its financial results for the year CY25 and announced its highest-ever dividend per share at PKR 2.5/share, compared to last year's (CY24) dividend of PKR 1.8/share.

The bank reported its highest-ever profit in CY25, reaching PKR 15.4 billion, driven by strong growth in total income and a sharper decline in interest expenses relative to interest income.

Profit before taxation stood at Rs 35.795 billion, up from Rs 24.565 billion a year earlier. Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were Rs 4.87, compared with Rs 4.09 in 2024.

The Board of Directors, in its meeting held on February 17, 2026, approved a final cash dividend of Rs 1.5 per share (15%) for the year ended December 31, 2025. This is in addition to an interim dividend already paid at Rs 1.0 per share (10%), bringing the total cash payout for the year to Rs 2.5 per share (25%). No bonus shares, right shares, or other corporate actions were announced.

According to the unconsolidated statement of profit and loss, total income for the year was Rs 100.967 billion, while total non-mark-up / interest expenses stood at Rs 60.227 billion.

On the balance sheet, BOP’s total assets reached Rs 2.952 trillion as of December 31, 2025. Deposits and other accounts were recorded at Rs 2.052 trillion, while total liabilities stood at Rs 2.847 trillion. Net assets were Rs 104.139 billion at year-end.

In the consolidated accounts, the bank reported a profit after taxation of Rs 15.530 billion, compared with Rs 13.281 billion in 2024. Consolidated EPS was Rs 4.71, up from Rs 4.00 last year. Consolidated net assets stood at Rs 103.321 billion.

The bank’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Lahore. The share transfer books will remain closed from March 20 to March 26, 2026, and the dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear on the register at the close of business on March 19, 2026.