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Original research · 2026-11-06

OCBC’s Banking Profit Rose 16% in 3Q26: What Does It Mean for Dividends?

OCBC’s third-quarter banking profit reached a record, but weaker investment performance at Great Eastern held back group profit. Its ordinary dividend payout guidance remains at 50%, while capital stayed at the bank’s stated target level on a fully phased-in basis. No new dividend entitlement was announced with these results.

Original research · 2026-10-03

OCBC’s 47-Cent Interim Dividend: What Supports the Increase?

OCBC raised its interim ordinary dividend from 41 to 47 cents per share. Higher profit supports the payout, but dividend investors should distinguish stronger fees from market-sensitive trading and insurance income, and watch the bank’s capital ratio.