Co-op Bank increases dividend after recording Sh39.9bn net profit
Shareholders will receive a total dividend of Sh2.50 per share, up from Sh1.50 paid in 2024, comprising a final dividend of Sh1.50 and an interim dividend of Sh1.00 paid in December 2025. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya has announced a significant increase in its dividend payout, raising it by 67 percent to Sh2.50 per share for the year ended December 31, 2025, following a robust growth in profitability.
- The bank's net profit after tax surged to Sh39.9 billion.
- Key shareholders will benefit from the proposed dividend, a substantial rise from the Sh1.50 paid in 2024.
- The overall operating income for the Group climbed to Sh92 billion, driven by a strong increase in net interest income.
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