Gemadept (GMD) Announces 22% Cash Dividend for 2025, Record Date May 22
This Aveluro analysis covers GMD (Gemadept) in the Transportation sector. The classified event type is dividend announcement, with positive sentiment and a deterministic market-impact score of 5.6/10. Aveluro classifies this story as a positive catalyst in the stock's news coverage. Source coverage came from CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoán, classified as a primary/top-tier source.
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Overview
Gemadept (GMD) has announced a cash dividend of 22% for the 2025 fiscal year, with a record date of May 22, 2026 and payment scheduled for May 29, 2026. The total payout will exceed VND 938 billion, based on nearly 426.5 million outstanding shares. The dividend plan was approved at the company’s annual general meeting on May 6, 2026.
Key Facts
- Cash dividend rate: 22% (VND 2,200 per share) for 2025.
- Record date: May 22, 2026; payment date: May 29, 2026.
- Total payout: approximately VND 938.3 billion.
- Outstanding shares: nearly 426.5 million.
- Dividend plan approved at AGM on May 6, 2026.
- 2026 business plan: two scenarios – registered (revenue VND 6,500 billion, pre-tax profit VND 2,800 billion) and target (revenue VND 6,800 billion, pre-tax profit VND 3,000 billion).
- Q1 2026 results: net revenue VND 1,452.4 billion (+13.7% YoY), pre-tax profit VND 716.4 billion (+22.9% YoY).
What Happened
Gemadept Corporation (GMD) announced that its board has approved a cash dividend payment for the 2025 fiscal year at a rate of 22%, meaning shareholders will receive VND 2,200 for each share held. The record date is set for May 22, 2026, with payment expected on May 29, 2026. The total disbursement will be approximately VND 938.3 billion, based on the current outstanding share count of nearly 426.5 million.
The dividend plan was previously approved by shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting held on May 6, 2026. At the same meeting, shareholders also endorsed the 2026 business plan, which includes two scenarios: a registered scenario targeting net revenue of VND 6,500 billion and pre-tax profit of VND 2,800 billion, and a target scenario aiming for VND 6,800 billion in revenue and VND 3,000 billion in pre-tax profit.
Market Context
Gemadept shares closed at VND 75,000 on April 15, 2026, up 0.40% with a trading volume of 993,400 shares. The stock trades on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) and is a key player in Vietnam’s logistics and port operations sector. The dividend announcement comes amid a positive start to 2026, with Q1 results showing strong revenue and profit growth, exceeding 22% of the full-year registered targets.
Strategic Significance
The 22% cash dividend underscores Gemadept’s robust cash generation and commitment to shareholder returns. The company’s ability to pay out over VND 938 billion while maintaining a healthy balance sheet (total assets of VND 20,181.5 billion, debt-to-asset ratio of 22.9%) signals financial discipline. The dividend also reflects management’s confidence in achieving the 2026 business targets, supported by strong Q1 performance. For long-term investors, the payout provides a tangible yield and reinforces Gemadept’s position as a reliable income stock in the logistics sector.
What to Watch
- Q2 2026 earnings release to assess progress toward full-year targets.
- Any updates on port capacity expansion or new logistics contracts.
- Changes in foreign ownership limits or investor sentiment.
- Macroeconomic factors affecting trade volumes and port throughput.
- Dividend policy for 2026 and potential special dividends.