Maybank Dividend 2026 — Record Date, Payment Date & History

Maybank (Bursa: 1155) declared a 31.0 sen first interim dividend for FY2026. Full history, the dates that decide whether you get paid, and how the yield is calculated.

Quick answer

Maybank declared a first interim dividend of 31.0 sen per share for FY2026, announced on 27 August 2026 with its second-quarter results — 26 sen paid in cash and 5 sen electable under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. That is up from 30 sen a year earlier and totals about RM3.75 billion, roughly 72.5% of first-half net profit. Maybank pays twice a year: a first interim announced in late August (paid late September) and a second interim announced in early March (paid late March). Across FY2025 it paid 63 sen in total, a trailing yield of about 5.97%.

Latest declared

31.0 sen

FY2025 total

63.0 sen

Trailing yield

~5.97%

Payout frequency

Twice a year

Maybank Dividend History — Amounts and Dates

Maybank's schedule is unusually predictable: the ex-date has fallen on 11–12 September and 12 March, with payment on 26 September and 26 March, for several years running. That regularity is why the September and March entitlement windows are worth diarising.

Financial year	Dividend	Amount	Ex-date	Record date	Payment date
FY2026	First interim	31.0 sen	See Bursa announcement	See Bursa announcement	See Bursa announcement
FY2025	Second interim	33.0 sen	12 Mar 2026	13 Mar 2026	26 Mar 2026
FY2025	First interim	30.0 sen	11 Sep 2025	12 Sep 2025	26 Sep 2025
FY2024	Second interim	32.0 sen	12 Mar 2025	13 Mar 2025	26 Mar 2025
FY2024	First interim	29.0 sen	11 Sep 2024	12 Sep 2024	26 Sep 2024

The FY2026 first interim of 31.0 sen (26 sen cash + 5 sen DRP-electable) was declared on 27 August 2026. We publish its ex-date, record date and payment date only once they appear in Maybank's Bursa filing — check Bursa Malaysia's company announcements for stock code 1155 for the live dates rather than relying on an estimate. Sources: Bursa Malaysia announcements, Maybank Investor Relations. Verified September 2026.

Ex-Date vs Record Date vs Payment Date

Most people who miss a dividend miss it by one day, because they buy on the ex-date instead of before it. The three dates do different jobs:

Ex-date

The first day the share trades WITHOUT the dividend attached. You must already own the shares by the end of the previous trading day. Buying on the ex-date means the seller keeps the dividend, not you.

Record date

The day Maybank looks at its register to decide who gets paid — normally the next business day after the ex-date. You do not need to do anything on this date.

Payment date

When the cash actually lands in your account, usually about two weeks after the record date. For Maybank this has consistently been 26 September and 26 March.

Maybank Dividend Yield — 5.97% and How to Check It

Dividend yield is simply the last 12 months of dividends divided by the current share price. Maybank paid 63 sen across FY2025 (30 sen + 33 sen), giving a trailing yield of about 5.97%, on a payout ratio of roughly 72.7% of earnings.

Work it out for yourself

Yield = (dividends per share over 12 months ÷ share price) × 100

Example: at 63 sen of dividends and a share price of RM10.55, the yield is (0.63 ÷ 10.55) × 100 = 5.97%. Because the share price moves every day, any published yield is a snapshot — recalculate it against the live price before you use it in a decision. A rising yield often just means the price fell.

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The Dividend Reinvestment Plan — Only 5 of the 31 Sen

Maybank runs a Dividend Reinvestment Plan that lets you take part of the dividend as new shares instead of cash. For the FY2026 first interim, only 5 sen of the 31 sen is electable — the other 26 sen is paid in cash whatever you choose. Doing nothing means you receive the full amount in cash. Electing the DRP builds your holding without paying brokerage, but the reinvestment price is fixed by the company, so it is only worth taking when that price is set at a genuine discount to the market. Check the reinvestment price in the DRP circular before electing, not after.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maybank dividend for 2026?

Maybank declared a first interim dividend of 31.0 sen per share for FY2026, announced on 27 August 2026 alongside second-quarter results. Of that, 26 sen is paid in cash and 5 sen is electable under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. The payout totals roughly RM3.75 billion, about 72.5% of first-half FY2026 net profit, and compares with 30 sen per share for the same period a year earlier.

How many times a year does Maybank pay dividends?

Twice. Maybank pays on a semi-annual schedule: a first interim dividend announced with second-quarter results in late August (paid late September), and a second interim dividend announced with full-year results in early March (paid late March). Maybank has not typically declared a separate final dividend on top of these two interims.

What is Maybank's dividend yield?

Maybank's trailing dividend yield is approximately 5.97%, based on 63 sen paid across FY2025 (30 sen first interim plus 33 sen second interim). Yield moves inversely with the share price, so the figure changes daily — divide the last 12 months of dividends per share by the current share price to calculate it yourself at any time. The payout ratio is around 72.7% of earnings.

What is the difference between the ex-date, record date and payment date?

The ex-date is the first day the share trades without the right to the dividend — to receive it you must own the shares before this date, not on it. The record date is when Maybank checks its register to see who qualifies, usually the next business day after the ex-date. The payment date is when the money actually reaches you, typically about two weeks later. For Maybank's FY2025 first interim: ex-date 11 September 2025, record date 12 September 2025, payment date 26 September 2025.

What is Maybank's Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP)?

The DRP lets shareholders take part of the dividend as new Maybank shares instead of cash. For the FY2026 first interim, only 5 sen of the 31 sen is electable under the DRP — the remaining 26 sen is paid in cash automatically. If you do nothing, you receive the whole amount in cash. Electing the DRP increases your shareholding without brokerage cost, but the reinvestment price is set by the company, so compare it against the market price before electing.

Do I pay tax on Maybank dividends in Malaysia?

Maybank dividends are single-tier, meaning tax has already been paid at company level and the dividend is exempt in the hands of the shareholder — no further tax is due for most individual investors. One exception applies: under the Finance Act 2024, from 1 January 2025 (year of assessment 2025) individual shareholders pay a 2% tax on chargeable dividend income above RM100,000 a year. At 63 sen per share you would need roughly 159,000 Maybank shares before that threshold is reached, so it affects only large holders. EPF, unit trust and foreign-sourced dividends are excluded from it. Confirm your own position with LHDN or a tax adviser.

How do I check the latest Maybank dividend announcement?

Dividend declarations are filed with Bursa Malaysia before they appear anywhere else. Check Bursa Malaysia's company announcements for Maybank (stock code 1155) or the entitlements section, and Maybank's own Investor Relations dividend pages. Announcements land alongside quarterly results in late August and early March.