DTB Dividend 2026: Diamond Trust Bank’s KES 9.00 Payout Explained
DTB’s 2026 dividend is one of the more generous payouts among Kenya’s listed banks this year, with Diamond Trust Bank confirming a substantial per-share amount alongside a strong start to the current financial year. Here’s exactly what’s been declared, the key dates you need to know, and what DTB’s underlying performance says about the stock going forward.
DTB’s 2026 Dividend: The Confirmed Numbers
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya’s board has recommended a first and final dividend of 225% — KES 9.00 per share — for the financial year ended 31st December 2025, based on the bank’s audited full-year results. Unlike some NSE banks that split their payout into an interim and a final dividend, DTB’s board opted for a single, one-time payment covering the full year.
Key dates:
- Dividend declared: 24th March 2026, following the release of DTB’s audited FY2025 results
- Book closure (record date): 22nd May 2026
- Ex-dividend date: 25th May 2026
- Payment: Made shortly after book closure to shareholders on the register as of the close of business on 22nd May 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting and withholding tax where applicable
At current pricing, this puts DTB’s dividend yield at approximately 6.03% — a solid, competitive yield among Kenya’s banking stocks.
DTB’s Momentum Into 2026
DTB’s dividend decision comes against a backdrop of genuinely strong operational performance. The bank’s Q1 2026 net income grew 10%, and further into the year, DTB’s H1 2026 pre-tax profit rose 37% year-on-year to over KES 9 billion — a substantial acceleration compared to the prior year’s growth pace. The bank has also continued expanding its physical footprint, reportedly opening its 100th branch on the back of strong half-year profit growth.
Beyond organic growth, DTB has also been active on the corporate development front, including a move to acquire Habib Bank Kenya, part of a broader strategy of expanding its footprint and customer base within the Kenyan banking sector.
About Diamond Trust Bank Kenya
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya traces its roots back to 1945-46, originally founded as the Diamond Jubilee Investment Trust in Dar es Salaam, with early branches in Mombasa and Kampala. Today, DTB Kenya operates as part of the wider Diamond Trust Bank Group, which spans Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Burundi, offering a full suite of banking services — loans, savings, mortgages, credit cards, and investment products — to individuals, SMEs, and large corporations. The bank is led by Murali Natarajan as CEO of the Kenyan subsidiary, under Group Chairman Linus Gitahi.
What DTB’s Dividend Means for Shareholders
- This is a single annual payment, not split into interim and final portions — if you’re used to banks like Co-operative Bank or KCB that have moved toward twice-yearly dividends, note that DTB currently pays once per year, making the May book closure the only date that matters for this year’s payout.
- The yield is competitive but worth comparing. At roughly 6.03%, DTB’s yield sits in a similar range to several other NSE banking stocks — worth weighing against peers if you’re choosing between them for income purposes.
- Strong H1 2026 profit growth (+37%) is a genuinely positive signal for continued dividend capacity going forward, though a single strong half-year doesn’t guarantee next year’s dividend will grow at the same pace.
- Mind the settlement timeline if buying ahead of book closure. As with any NSE dividend, plan to purchase shares several business days before the record date to account for standard T+3 settlement, rather than assuming a purchase on the book closure date itself will qualify.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is DTB’s dividend for 2026? KES 9.00 per share (225% of par value), declared as a single first-and-final dividend for the financial year ended 31st December 2025.
When is DTB’s dividend book closure date? 22nd May 2026, with an ex-dividend date of 25th May 2026.
What is DTB’s current dividend yield? Approximately 6.03% based on the KES 9.00 per share dividend relative to recent share pricing.
Does DTB pay an interim dividend as well as a final dividend? Not for this cycle — DTB’s board declared a single “first and final” dividend for FY2025, rather than splitting the payout into two separate distributions during the year.
How is DTB performing going into the rest of 2026? Strongly — Q1 2026 net income grew 10%, and H1 2026 pre-tax profit rose 37% year-on-year to over KES 9 billion, alongside continued branch network expansion and the planned acquisition of Habib Bank Kenya.
This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Dividend amounts and payment dates are subject to shareholder approval and can change — confirm current details via the Nairobi Securities Exchange Corporate Actions feed or DTB’s own investor relations page before making investment decisions.
