Hoa Phat Group (HPG) Sets Record Date for VND 3,838B Cash Dividend, Bonus Share Issue
This Aveluro analysis covers HPG (Tập đoàn Hoà Phát) in the Metals sector. The classified event type is dividend announcement, with positive sentiment and a deterministic market-impact score of 4.0/10. 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.
Overview
Hoa Phat Group (HPG) announced a cash dividend of 5% for 2025, totaling over VND 3,837.7 billion, with a record date of May 12, 2026. The company also plans to issue over 767.5 million bonus shares at a 10:100 ratio, increasing charter capital to over VND 84,430 billion. The dividend and bonus share issuance were approved at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on April 21, 2026.
Key Facts
- Cash dividend rate: 5% (VND 500 per share) for fiscal year 2025.
- Total cash payout: over VND 3,837.7 billion.
- Record date: May 12, 2026; payment date: June 3, 2026.
- Bonus share issuance: 767.5 million shares at a ratio of 10:100 (10 new shares for every 100 held).
- Post-issuance charter capital: approximately VND 84,430 billion, up from VND 76,754.7 billion.
- 2026 business plan: revenue of VND 210,000 billion (+35% YoY), net profit of VND 22,000 billion (+42% YoY).
- 2025 actual results: revenue VND 158,332 billion, net profit VND 15,515 billion (+29% YoY).
What Happened
Hoa Phat Group (HPG) announced a cash dividend of 5% for 2025, totaling over VND 3,837.7 billion, with a record date of May 12, 2026. The company also plans to issue over 767.5 million bonus shares at a 10:100 ratio, increasing charter capital to over VND 84,430 billion. The dividend and bonus share issuance were approved at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on April 21, 2026.
Market Context
HPG shares closed at VND 28,000 on April 15, 2026, down 1.75% with volume of 27.5 million shares. The stock trades on HOSE. The dividend yield of 5% is in line with the steel sector average. The company’s 2025 results exceeded its profit target, and the 2026 plan implies continued strong growth, supported by robust steel demand.
Strategic Significance
The cash dividend and bonus share issuance reflect HPG’s strong cash flow generation and commitment to shareholder returns. The bonus share issue will increase liquidity and potentially attract more investors. The 2026 business plan targets record revenue and profit, signaling confidence in the steel market outlook. The moves also help HPG maintain its leading position in Vietnam’s steel industry.
What to Watch
- Approval from the State Securities Commission for the bonus share issuance.
- Q1 2026 earnings release to gauge progress toward the full-year target.
- Steel price trends and demand from construction and manufacturing sectors.
- Any changes in the company’s dividend policy for 2026 (expected 15% dividend).
- Foreign ownership levels and potential impact from the share issuance.
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