Original research · 2026-10-03
UOB’s 88-Cent Interim Dividend: Regular Payout Rises, but the Special Does Not Return
UOB raised its regular interim dividend from 85 to 88 cents per share. A separate special dividend paid in 2025 has not returned, while first-half profit growth relied partly on lower credit allowances and non-recurring gains. Capital supports the declared payout, but recurring earnings remain the next test.