Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, the parent company of Stanbic Bank Uganda, has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, and proposed a dividend payout of Shs 360 billion to shareholders. The announcement reflects the group’s confidence in its solid earnings and continued commitment to delivering value to investors.
The proposed dividend follows a year of resilient growth as the financial institution navigated Uganda’s evolving economic environment with disciplined execution and strategic expansion. Stanbic Uganda Holdings posted a net profit after tax of Shs 591 billion, representing a 23.6 percent increase from Shs 478 billion recorded in the previous year. The significant growth highlights the group’s strong operational performance and ability to sustain profitability in a competitive banking sector.
The company’s return on equity rose to 26.8 percent, exceeding its internal target of 20 percent and signaling efficient use of shareholder capital. This strong return reflects improved operational efficiency, steady growth in lending, and increased customer deposits, all of which contributed to the group’s overall performance during the financial year.
The Shs 360 billion dividend proposal marks a notable increase from previous payouts and demonstrates the company’s focus on rewarding shareholders while maintaining a stable growth strategy. The growth in earnings was largely driven by expansion in customer loans and advances, strong deposit mobilization, and prudent risk management practices that helped contain loan impairments while supporting key sectors of the Ugandan economy.
Stanbic’s performance further strengthens its position as one of Uganda’s leading financial institutions, with continued investment in financial inclusion and economic development through lending to businesses and individuals. The results underline the bank’s role in supporting economic activity while maintaining a sustainable and profitable business model.
The proposed dividend remains subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting, where details such as the ex-dividend date, record date, and payment schedule will be officially communicated. If approved, the payout will rank among the largest shareholder rewards in Uganda’s banking sector for the year.
For investors, the strong financial results signal stability and continued growth potential, reinforcing Stanbic Uganda Holdings’ position as a key player in the East African financial market and a reliable dividend-paying institution.
