Philippine National Bank (PNB), one of the Philippines’ biggest banks, has some good news for people who own their stocks. According to a press release issued in May 2026, the bank’s Board of Directors has decided to give out extra money to its shareholders.
What Did PNB Announce?
PNB announced that it will give a special cash dividend of P1.10 for every share that stockholders own. Think of a dividend like a bonus payment that companies give to people who own parts of their business (called shares or stocks).
This special dividend represents about 7% of all the money PNB earned (called net income) in 2025. The bank will pay this money on June 19, 2026 to people who owned PNB shares as of June 8, 2026.
Why Is PNB Giving This Special Bonus?
The bank explained that this special dividend is a way to thank shareholders for trusting and supporting them. It also celebrates a big milestone – PNB will turn 110 years old in July 2026. That’s more than a century of being in business, which shows the bank has been stable and strong for a very long time.
What About the Regular Dividend?
This special dividend comes on top of PNB’s regular dividend payment. Earlier in February 2026, the Board already approved a regular cash dividend equal to 20% of their 2025 earnings. This regular dividend is being paid in two parts:
- The first part was already paid in March 2026
- The second part will be paid in October 2026
So shareholders are getting both the regular payments AND this special bonus.
What Did PNB’s President Say?
Edwin R. Bautista, who is PNB’s President and Chief Executive Officer (the person who runs the bank), explained that PNB has a strong financial position and makes money consistently. This allows them to share profits with shareholders while still having enough money to invest in making the bank better and helping it grow.
He also said that as PNB celebrates 110 years, this special dividend shows the bank’s financial strength and their confidence that PNB will continue to be successful and competitive in the future.
About Philippine National Bank
PNB is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PSE: PNB. According to the filing, the bank has 1,525,764,850 common shares outstanding. PNB is one of the country’s largest private universal banks based on how much money it holds (assets) and how much customers have deposited with them. The bank serves many different types of customers including regular people, small businesses, large companies, government offices, and Filipinos working abroad.
Source Note:This article is based on the company’s official press release and disclosures filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange’s Electronic Disclosure Generation Technology (PSE EDGE) system. For the complete and official version of the announcement, readers may visit the PSE EDGE website and search for the company’s filing directly.
