FPT Online (FOC) Declares 100% Cash Dividend, Ex-Date Aug 10
This Aveluro analysis covers FOC (FPT Online) on UPCOM in the Media sector. The classified event type is dividend announcement, with positive sentiment and a deterministic market-impact score of 4.8/10. Aveluro classifies this story as a positive catalyst in the stock's news coverage. Source coverage came from CafeF - Doanh nghiệp, classified as a primary/top-tier source.
Key Facts
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Overview
FPT Online (UPCoM: FOC) has announced a 100% cash dividend for shareholders, equivalent to 10,000 VND per share. The ex-date is set for August 10, with payment scheduled for September 11. The total payout is approximately 184 billion VND, based on 18.4 million outstanding shares.
Key Facts
- Dividend rate: 100% cash, or 10,000 VND per share.
- Ex-date: August 10, 2026; payment date: September 11, 2026.
- Total payout: approximately 184 billion VND.
- Outstanding shares: 18.4 million.
- This is the second consecutive year of a 100% cash dividend; in 2021, the company paid 200%.
- Major shareholders: FPT Telecom (FOX) holds 56.5%, FPT Corporation holds 23.9%.
- FOC closed at 72,000 VND on August 5, 2026, market cap ~1,300 billion VND.
What Happened
FPT Online announced the record date for a cash dividend of 100% par value, or 10,000 VND per share. The ex-date is August 10, and shareholders will receive payment on September 11. With 18.4 million shares outstanding, the company will disburse about 184 billion VND.
This payout continues FPT Online’s long-standing policy of high cash dividends. It is the second straight year at 100%, though below the record 200% paid in 2021. The company’s shareholder structure is concentrated, with FPT Telecom (FOX) owning 56.5% and FPT Corporation 23.9%.
Market Context
FOC trades on the UPCOM exchange. At the close on August 5, 2026, the stock was at 72,000 VND, giving a market capitalization of about 1,300 billion VND. The dividend yield is approximately 13.9%. The announcement comes amid steady earnings growth: 2025 revenue rose 14.1% to 805 billion VND, and net profit increased 18% to 157 billion VND. In H1 2026, revenue grew 5.7% year-on-year to 346 billion VND, while net profit jumped over 24% to 79 billion VND.
Strategic Significance
FPT Online’s consistent high-dividend policy reflects its strong cash generation and mature business model in the online services segment. The 100% payout, funded by recurring profits, signals confidence in future earnings stability. For long-term investors, the stock offers a high income component, but the concentrated ownership and relatively small free float may limit liquidity. The company’s ability to sustain such payouts will depend on maintaining growth in its core digital services.
What to Watch
- Q3 2026 earnings release to confirm continued profit growth.
- Any changes in dividend policy for fiscal year 2026.
- Trading liquidity on UPCOM, especially around the ex-date.
- Potential moves by major shareholders (FOX, FPT) that could affect share supply.
- Regulatory or market-wide shifts affecting UPCOM-listed stocks.