ACB

MBB reported Q1 2026 consolidated pre-tax profit of VND 9,500B (+13.3% YoY) and added 1.2 million customers, while ACB, NAB, and VPB posted YoY gains of 17%, 32.5%, and 58%, respectively. The results, disclosed at recent AGMs, highlight continued profit momentum across mid-sized Vietnamese banks, with VPB leading growth on a 26.3% rise in total operating income.

MBB (Military Bank) posted a Q1 2026 pre-tax profit of VND 9,500 billion, a 13.3% year-on-year increase, driven by a 21.5% revenue surge and customer base growth to 36.2 million. The result, disclosed at its Annual General Meeting, highlights robust performance amid sector-wide strength, with peers VPB, ACB, and NAB also reporting double-digit profit growth.

The VN-Index rose over 19 points to close near 1,820, led by Vingroup stocks hitting new all-time highs, while foreign investors were net sellers of over VND 1,100 billion.

Six Vietnamese banks have announced plans to pay cash dividends for 2025, with a total estimated payout of nearly 34,000 billion VND (~$1.35 billion USD), led by LPBank's proposed 30% cash dividend.

The State Bank of Vietnam reports over 20 commercial banks, including ACB, have cut deposit rates by 0.1-0.5% p.a. following a directive meeting on April 9, 2026.

Multiple Vietnamese banks, including LPBank (LPB) with a 30% cash dividend and VPBank (VPB) with over 31% total payout, are announcing high 2026 dividend distributions during the annual shareholder meeting season. This wave of payouts, commonly between 20-30%, reflects sustained sector profitability and a strategic balance between rewarding shareholders and retaining capital for expansion.

On April 10th, foreign investors net bought nearly 940 billion VND, with TCB and HPG as top buys, while proprietary traders net bought almost 400 billion VND, focusing on MWG, HPG, and MBB. This combined institutional net buying indicates a positive sentiment for the day's trading.

ACB successfully held its Annual General Meeting, approving ambitious 2026 targets including 14% pre-tax profit growth, a 13% capital increase, and a 20% dividend distribution (7% cash). The meeting saw record shareholder attendance and positive engagement with leadership.