Century Properties Group, Inc. (CPG), a real estate company listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange, has announced that it will share P554.9 million with its shareholders as cash dividends for 2026. This announcement was made through an SEC filing on July 17, 2026.

What Are Dividends? Think of It Like Sharing Pizza

Imagine you and your friends own a pizza business together. At the end of the year, after paying for all the ingredients and other costs, you have some money left over as profit. Dividends are like deciding to share some of that profit money with all the friends who own part of the business, instead of keeping it all to grow the business bigger.

How Much Is CPG Sharing?

According to the company’s press release, CPG’s Board of Directors approved giving away 20% of what the company earned in 2025 to its shareholders. This means:

• Total amount to be distributed: P554,894,991.20
• Amount per share: P0.047837 (this means if you own one share of CPG stock, you get about 4.8 centavos)
• Dividend yield: approximately 6.8% based on the stock’s closing price on July 17, 2026

What Does 6.8% Dividend Yield Mean?

The dividend yield is like measuring how much “gift money” you get compared to what you paid for your share. If the dividend yield is 6.8%, it means for every P100 worth of CPG stock you own, you’re getting P6.80 back as a dividend. That’s actually a pretty good return!

When Will Shareholders Get Their Money?

CPG has set important dates for this dividend payment:

• Record Date: August 28, 2026 – You must own CPG shares by this date to receive the dividend
• Payment Date: September 23, 2026 – This is when the money will actually be given to shareholders

CPG’s Enhanced Dividend Policy

The company explained that it increased its minimum dividend payout from 10% in 2024 to 20% starting in 2025. This means CPG is now committing to share at least twice as much of its profits with shareholders compared to before. According to President and CEO Marco R. Antonio, this decision shows the company’s commitment to giving “stable and sustainable returns” to people who own their stock.

How Did CPG Perform in 2025?

The press release shared that CPG had a good year financially in 2025:

• Net income (profit after all expenses): P2.77 billion
• Growth compared to 2024: 13.6% increase from P2.44 billion
• The company’s residential developments continued to see strong demand

CEO Marco Antonio stated that maintaining the 20% dividend payout “despite geopolitical uncertainties and a challenging business environment reflects the resilience of our business, our disciplined financial management, and our confidence in the company’s long-term growth strategy.”

About Century Properties Group

Century Properties Group is a real estate development company in the Philippines that builds residential properties. Based on the SEC filing, the company has 11,599,600,690 common shares outstanding and 20,000,000 preferred shares. The company’s main office is located at the 35th Floor Century Diamond Tower, Century City, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City.

Balancing Growth and Shareholder Returns

According to Antonio, the company’s stronger financial position allows it to do two things at once: reinvest money back into the business to grow, while also giving money back to shareholders. He emphasized that future dividend decisions will depend on the company’s earnings, cash flow, investment opportunities, and overall financial health, with the goal of maintaining flexibility while providing sustainable returns.

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.