Taichung Bank Plans NT$1.06 Dividend, Second-Highest in Nearly 28 Years

Taichung Commercial Bank has long based its dividend policy on earnings, making its payout a key gauge of operating performance and shareholder returns. The proposed dividend per share is its second-highest in nearly 28 years. The combination of cash and stock dividends reflects an effort to reward shareholders while retaining capital to support business growth.

The bank's board approved its proposed 2025 dividend policy on the 5th, calling for a payout of NT$1.06 per share, comprising a cash dividend of NT$0.39 and a stock dividend of NT$0.67. The overall payout ratio is close to 70%, with reports estimating a cash yield of about 1.9%. Taichung Commercial Bank posted 2025 net profit after tax of NT$9.057 billion and earnings per share of NT$1.53.