BK Group PLC (NSE: BKG, +5.4% YTD) has officially announced a substantial dividend payout for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, signaling a period of robust financial performance and a heightened commitment to shareholder returns. Following a meeting by the Board of Directors on March 26, 2026, the Group announced it will distribute a total of RWF 49.6 billion to its shareholders.
A highlight of this announcement is the strategic decision to increase the dividend payout ratio from 30% to 45% of distributable profit, which reflects a final dividend of RWF 53.04 per share, marking a whopping 80% growth from the RWF 29.34 per share paid in the 2024 fiscal year.
The total distribution of RWF 49.6 billion is composed of RWF 10.4 billion already distributed as interim dividends in January 2026 and a net final dividend of RWF 39 billion.
According to BK Group, the increased payout underscores their sustained focus on value creation and reflects strong confidence in their long-term strategic direction.
For shareholders on the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), the shares will be priced in Rwandan francs, while shareholders on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) where the BK Group is cross listed will see pricing in Kenyan shillings. This plan remains subject to both regulatory and shareholder approvals at the upcoming AGM.
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