HLB Announces 125% Cash Dividend for 2025, EPS Hits Record 50,319 VND
This Aveluro analysis covers HLB (Bia và nước giải khát Hạ Long) in the Beverages 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.
Key Facts
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Overview
HLB (Ha Long Beer and Beverages) has announced a 125% cash dividend for 2025, equivalent to 12,500 VND per share, payable on June 26, 2025. The record date is June 18, 2025. The company reported record revenue of 1,835 billion VND and EPS of 50,319 VND, placing it among the highest EPS stocks on the Vietnamese market.
Key Facts
- HLB declared a 125% cash dividend for 2025, paying 12,500 VND per share.
- Record date for the dividend is June 18, 2025; payment date is June 26, 2025.
- The company will disburse approximately 39 billion VND based on 3.09 million outstanding shares.
- HLB reported record revenue of 1,835 billion VND in 2025, up 16% year-on-year.
- Pre-tax profit reached over 194 billion VND, up 14% year-on-year.
- EPS for 2025 hit a record 50,319 VND per share.
- HLB has paid cash dividends every year since 2014 except 2019, with the highest being 200% in 2018.
What Happened
HLB (Ha Long Beer and Beverages) announced a 125% cash dividend for 2025, paying 12,500 VND per share to shareholders. The record date is June 18, 2025, and the payment date is June 26, 2025. The company will disburse approximately 39 billion VND based on its 3.09 million outstanding shares.
The dividend is supported by strong financial performance. In 2025, HLB achieved record revenue of 1,835 billion VND and pre-tax profit of over 194 billion VND, representing increases of 16% and 14% respectively year-on-year. EPS reached a record 50,319 VND per share, placing HLB among the highest EPS stocks on the market.
Market Context
HLB shares trade on the HOSE at approximately 450,000 VND per share, giving the company a market capitalization of over 1,300 billion VND. The stock has risen about 100,000 VND since the start of 2026. Despite the high price, liquidity is low, with many sessions seeing no trades. This is attributed to a concentrated shareholder base and a long-term holding strategy focused on dividends rather than short-term trading.
Strategic Significance
HLB’s consistent high dividend payout reflects its strong cash generation and disciplined capital allocation. The company has maintained a policy of distributing a large portion of earnings to shareholders, supported by steady revenue growth and expanding distribution from its base in Quang Ninh to 13 northern provinces. The focus on premium products (Ha Long Sapphire, Golden) aims to diversify the portfolio and attract higher-margin customers. The low share turnover suggests a stable shareholder base that values income over liquidity.
What to Watch
- Future dividend announcements for 2026 and whether the payout ratio remains above 100%.
- Expansion of distribution network beyond northern provinces.
- Launch of new premium products and their market reception.
- Any changes in shareholder structure that could affect liquidity.
- Q1 2026 earnings report to assess growth momentum.