VIX Securities Targets 48% Profit Drop in 2026, Proposes 5% Stock Dividend
This Aveluro analysis covers VIX (Chứng khoán VIX) in the Financial Services sector. The classified event type is guidance cut, with negative sentiment and a deterministic market-impact score of 10.0/10. Aveluro classifies this story as a negative catalyst and risk signal for the affected stock. Source coverage came from CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoán, classified as a primary/top-tier source.
Key Facts
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Overview
Securities company VIX (HOSE: VIX) has set a 2026 after-tax profit target of VND 2,800 billion, down 48% from the 2025 result, according to materials released for its upcoming annual general meeting on June 26. The company also proposes a 5% stock dividend for 2025. The guidance comes after a weak Q1 2026, where profit plunged 66% year-on-year to the lowest level in five quarters.
Key Facts
- 2026 after-tax profit target: VND 2,800 billion, down 48% from 2025.
- 2026 pre-tax profit target: VND 3,500 billion, down 43% from 2025.
- Q1 2026 revenue: VND 1,653 billion, up 69% YoY; operating costs surged 186% to VND 1,340 billion.
- Q1 2026 pre-tax profit: VND 156 billion, down 66% YoY, the lowest in five quarters.
- Proposed 2025 stock dividend: 5% (1 share for every 20 held), equivalent to 122.5 million new shares.
- Current charter capital: nearly VND 24,503 billion; post-dividend charter capital expected to reach VND 25,728 billion.
- Annual general meeting scheduled for June 26, 2026, in Hà Nội.
What Happened
VIX Securities has published materials for its 2026 annual general meeting, revealing a conservative business plan for the year. The company targets pre-tax profit of VND 3,500 billion and after-tax profit of VND 2,800 billion, representing declines of 43% and 48% respectively from 2025 actual results. The board cited a mixed outlook for the stock market, with both opportunities and challenges, and emphasized a focus on financial consolidation, governance improvement, and sustainable growth.
In addition to the profit guidance, VIX will seek shareholder approval for a 5% stock dividend for 2025, funded from retained earnings. The dividend would increase charter capital from VND 24,503 billion to VND 25,728 billion. The meeting will also vote on the dismissal of certain board and supervisory board members whose terms have ended.
Market Context
VIX shares closed at VND 17,750 on June 5, 2026, down 0.84% with volume of nearly 26 million shares. The stock has been under pressure amid a challenging operating environment for securities firms. Q1 2026 results showed a sharp profit decline despite strong revenue growth, as operating costs more than doubled. The 2026 guidance implies a significant earnings contraction, reflecting management’s cautious stance. VIX is listed on HOSE and operates in the financial services sector.
Strategic Significance
The sharp profit guidance cut signals that VIX expects a normalization of earnings after a strong 2025, likely due to higher competition and cost pressures in the brokerage and proprietary trading segments. The company’s focus on core businesses (brokerage, proprietary trading, underwriting) and technology upgrades suggests a long-term strategy to improve efficiency, but near-term profitability may remain subdued. The stock dividend, while rewarding shareholders, dilutes earnings per share and indicates a preference for retaining cash for operations.
What to Watch
- Q2 2026 earnings release to see if profit trends improve from Q1’s low base.
- Shareholder approval of the 2025 stock dividend and any changes in board composition.
- Updates on VIX’s market share in brokerage and proprietary trading performance.
- Regulatory developments affecting the Vietnamese securities industry, including margin lending rules.
- Foreign ownership trends and any new international partnerships announced.