Nabil Bank Dividend Outlook: What Investors Can Expect

Nabil Bank Limited, Nepal’s first private sector commercial bank, has long been recognized as one of the most consistent dividend-paying institutions in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). Known for its strong financial performance, large customer base, and solid market presence, Nabil continues to attract both institutional and retail investors seeking stability and steady returns.

A Strong Dividend Track Record

Since its establishment, Nabil Bank has maintained a reputation for rewarding shareholders. Over the past decade, its dividend history has been impressive, with annual payouts often exceeding 30–40% in combined cash and bonus shares. While recent years have seen a shift toward moderate cash dividends—such as 11% in FY 2079/80 and 10% in FY 2080/81—the consistency remains unmatched in Nepal’s banking sector.

Recent Financial Highlights

In the fourth quarter of FY 2081/82, Nabil Bank reported:

• Net profit: NPR 7.12 billion (up 15% year-over-year)

• Distributable earnings: NPR 4.77 billion (up nearly 55%)

• Dividend capacity: ~17.6%

These figures suggest the bank is well-positioned to continue rewarding shareholders, even as it balances capital adequacy requirements and reinvestment needs.

What’s Driving Dividend Expectations?

1. Strong profitability: Earnings growth has supported distributable reserves.

2. Conservative payout trend: In recent years, the bank has leaned toward stable cash dividends rather than large bonus issues.

3. Regulatory environment: With higher paid-up capital requirements, banks are under pressure to retain earnings.

4. Market sentiment: Investors still view Nabil as a “blue-chip” dividend stock, despite short-term share price fluctuations.

Dividend Prediction

Based on its financial strength and distributable earnings, experts anticipate Nabil Bank could declare a 12–15% cash dividend for FY 2081/82. While this is more conservative than its historical highs, it reflects the bank’s balanced strategy of growth, compliance, and shareholder reward.

Investor Takeaway

For long-term investors, Nabil Bank remains a cornerstone stock in NEPSE portfolios. Its combination of stability, reliable dividends, and leadership in the banking sector make it a sustainable opportunity, even in a volatile market. Although dividend percentages may be lower than in the past, the predictability and strength of payouts continue to set Nabil apart.

Sunrise bank announced 21.5% bonus share, 1.13% cash dividend & further 15% right share

The 225^th BOD meeting of Sunrise bank Ltd held on Ashwin 14, 2072, has announced to give 21.5% bonus share and 1.13% cash dividend for tax purpose. This stock dividend is subject to approval from the Nepal Rastra Bank and upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank.

Furthermore, the 15% right share approved from last year’s AGM is in the process of getting approval from Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON).

Today 22, 36,650 units Rights Shares of Sunrise Bank Ltd. have been listed for trading. -SSN

Mount Makalu Development Bank proposed 30% bonus shares & 1.5 % cash dividend

Mount Makalu Development Bank Limited (MMDBL) has proposed 30% bonus shares and 1.5 % cash dividend for tax purpose.
The 96th BOD Meeting of the company held on Ashwin 13 has proposed distribution of 30% Stock Dividend(Bonus Shares) and 1.5 Cash Dividend (for Tax Purpose) to its Shareholders from the net profit it earned in the last fiscal year 2071/72.
The decision is subject to approval from the Nepal Rastra Bank and the Bank’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Mount Makalu has earned net profit of Rs 39.87 lakhs in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year 2071/72 as per unaudited report. It’s paid up capital remains at Rs 20 crore. After the issuance of 30% bonus share its paid up capital will stood at Rs 26 crore.-SSN

Swarojgar Laghubitta Bikas Bank amended 34.2% bonus share & 1.8% cash dividend

Swarojgar Laghubitta Bikas Bank Ltd. (SLBBL) has made amendment regarding its stock dividend and cash dividend.
Previously the micro finance company had announced 30% bonus share and 10% Cash dividend. The BOD meeting held on Ashwin 13 has amended its previously announced dividend to its shareholders as 34.2% stock dividend and 1.8% cash dividend instead of 30 % stock dividend and 10% Cash dividend.
The decision is subjected to approval from Nepal Rastra Bank and the Bank’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The micro finance had earned net profit of Rs 1.82 crore in the last fiscal year. Its last traded price stood at Rs 1930.-SSN

Metro Development Bank to distribute 19% bonus share & 1.32% cash dividend

Metro Development Bank Limited (METRO) has decided to distribute 19 percent bonus share and 1.32 percent cash dividend for tax purpose to its shareholders.

The 109^th BOD meeting held today (Ashwin 12, 2072) has proposed 19 percent bonus share and 1 percent cash dividend (tax purpose) to its shareholders from the net profit it earned in the last fiscal year 2071/72.

The decision is subjected to approval from Nepal Rastra Bank and the Bank’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Last year, METRO had distributed 16% bonus share to its shareholders from the profit it made in 2070/71 FY.

Metro Development Bank has earned net profit of Rs 4.76 crore in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year 2071/72 as per unaudited report. It’s paid up capital remains at Rs 21.35 crore and after the issuance of bonus share the paid up capital will rise to Rs 25.40 crore. The last trading price of METRO was Rs 330.-SSN

Nepal Investment Bank to distribute 33% bonus share & 1.74% cash dividend

Nepal Investment Bank limited (NIB) has decided to distribute 33 percent bonus share and 1.74 percent cash dividend for tax purpose to its shareholders.

The 440^th BOD meeting held on Ashwin 11, 2072 has proposed 33 percent bonus share and 1.74 percent cash dividend (tax purpose) to its shareholders from the net profit it earned in the last fiscal year 2071/72.

The decision is subjected to approval from Nepal Rastra Bank and the Bank’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Last year, NIB had distributed 15 percent bonus share and 25 percent cash dividend to their shareholders.

Nepal Investment Bank has earned net profit of Rs 1.97 arba in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year 2071/72 as per unaudited report. It’s paid up capital remains at Rs 4.77arba and after issuance of bonus share its paid up capital will stand at 6.34 arba .-SSN

Nepal Bangladesh Bank to distribute 25% bonus share & 1.32% cash dividend

Nepal Bangladesh Bank limited (NBB) has decided to distribute 25 percent bonus share and 1.32 percent cash dividend for tax purpose to its shareholders.

The 274^th BOD meeting held on Ashwin 9, 2072 has proposed 25 percent bonus share and 1.32 percent cash dividend (tax purpose) to its shareholders from the net profit it earned in the last fiscal year 2071/72.

However, the decision is subjected to approval from Nepal Rastra Bank and the Bank’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Last year, NBB had distributed 10 percent bonus share and 12 percent cash dividend to their shareholders.

Nepal Bangladesh Bank has earned net profit of Rs 79.27 crore in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year 2071/72 as per unaudited report. It’s paid up capital remains at Rs 2.43 arba and after issuance of bonus share the paid up capital of the bank will reach to Rs 3.04 arba.-SSN

Sanima Bank Limited To endorse 20% bonus share, 1.05 cash dividend & right share in the ratio 2:1

Sanima Bank Limited (SANIMA) will be convening its 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Ashwin 28, 2072. The AGM will be held at Naxal Banquet, Narayan Chaur, Naxal, Kathmandu.

Main agendas of the AGM are:

• To endorse 20 percent bonus share and 1.05 cash dividend (for tax purpose) from the net profit it earned from the fiscal year 2071/72
• To endorse right share in the ratio 2:1 after bonus share is issued.
• To amend the article of association and increase the authorized capital, issued capital and paid up capital.
• Authorize BOD to initiate acquisition process with other financial institutions.

Other Agendas of the AGM include Financial highlights of 2071/72, appointment of auditor and endorse the help provided to earthquake victims,
Only those shareholders owning shares till Ashwin 13 will be entitled to the dividend of the company. The register of their shareholders will remain close from Ashwin 14, 2072 till Ashwin 28, 2072 for the purpose of its upcoming (AGM) whereas, a separate book closure date will be published for the right shares.
At present SANIMA has a paid up capital of Rs 3.06 arba. After the issuance of 20 % bonus shares, its paid up capital will reach to Rs 3.67 arba whereas, after the issuance of 50 right shares its paid up capital will reach to Rs 5.50 arba.-SSN

Kamana Bikas Bank to endorse 22.60% bonus share & 1.19% cash dividend

Kamana Bikas Bank Limited (KMBL) is holding its 9^th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Ashwin 28, 2072. The AGM will be held at Pokhara Grand Hotel, Pardi Birauta,Pokhara at 8:30 AM.
The main agenda of the AGM are:

• To endorse 22.60 percent bonus share and 1.19  cash dividend (for tax purpose) from the net profit it earned from the fiscal year 2071/72
• To nullify the earlier decision to issue right share issue in the ratio 4:1 (25%)
• Increment of issued capital and paid up capital up to Rs 34.11 crore and to amend article of association accordingly.
• To convert promoter – public shareholder structure to 51% promoter shares and 49% ordinary shares. After the conversion, the promoter share to ordinary share ratio the development bank will stand at 51:49.

Other Agendas of the AGM include Financial highlights of 2071/72, appointment of auditor. Also to elect 5 BOD members, from promoter shareholders group,
Trading of KamanaBikasBankandKaski Finance has been suspended from August 3, 2015 in Nepal stockexchange for the merger process between the Pokhara based financial institutions.
KMBL and KAFILhave signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the merger to form a National level development bank, which will be named KamanaBikas Bank Limited with the logo of Kaski Finance Limited.

Business Universal Development Bank proposed 13% bonus share & 0.68% cash dividend

The 63rd BOD meeting of the Business Universal Development Bank Limited held on Ashwin 1, 2072 has proposed 13% stock dividend and 0.68% (cash dividend for tax purpose) to its shareholders from the net profit it earned in the last fiscal year.

However, it is subjected to the approval of NRB and its upcoming AGM.

Last year, Bussiness Universal had distributed 11% bonus share to its shareholders from the profit of fiscal year 2070/71.

The development bank has earned net profit of Rs 16.11 crore in its fourth quarter of the last fiscal year 2071/72.-SSN

Siddhartha Development Bank to distribute 11% bonus share & 0.58% cash dividend

Siddhartha Development Bank Limited (SDBL) has decided to distribute 11 percent bonus share and 0.58 percent cash dividend for tax purpose to its shareholders.
The 314th BOD Meeting of the company held on Ashwin 5, 2072 has proposed distribution of 11% Bonus Shares and 0.58% Cash Dividend (for Tax Purpose) to their Shareholders
The decision is subjected to approval from the Nepal Rastra Bank and the Bank’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The development bank has earned net profit of Rs 16.18 crore in its fourth quarter of the last fiscal year 2071/72. Its paid up capital remains at Rs 64.50 lakhs.-SSN

Swarojgar Laghubitta Bikas Bank decided 30% bonus share & 10% cash dividend

Swarojgar Laghubitta Bikas Bank Limited (SLBBL) has decided to distribute 30 percent bonus share and 10 percent cash dividend to its shareholders.

The BOD meeting of the company held on Bhadra 28, has proposed 30% Stock dividend and 10% cash dividend to its shareholders.

The decision is subjected to approval from the Nepal Rastra Bank and the Bank’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Last year, SLBBL had distributed 27.35 percent bonus share and 20% cash dividend to their shareholders.

Swarojgar Laghubitta  has earned Rs 1.82 crore in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year 2071/72 as per unaudited report.

First Microfinance Dev Bank announced 15% bonus share

First Microfinance Development Bank Limited (FMDBL) has announced 15 percent bonus share and 0.79 for tax purpose to its shareholders from the net profit it earned in the last fiscal year 2071/72.

The dividend proposed by the microfinance development bank’s BOD meeting on Bhadra 28 is however, subject to the approval of Nepal Rastra bank and the upcoming AGM of First Microfinance Development Bank.

Last year, FMDBL had distributed 15.79 percent cash dividend to their shareholders.

The microfinance bank has earned net profit of Rs 3.66 crore in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year 2071/72.

Narayani National Finance Ltd proposed 18% bonus share & 7% cash dividend

Narayani National Finance Ltd. has informed NEPSE on 2072-05-30 at 10:50 AM that the BOD meeting of the company held on 2072-05-29 has proposed 18% stock dividend and 7% cash dividend to its shareholders which subject to the approval of NRB and its upcoming AGM. -SSN

Ridi Hydropower Development Co. Ltd 35 % Right Shares & 10.526% cash dividend

Ridi  Hydropower Development Co. Ltd’s (RHPC) BOD meeting  held on Bhadra 27,2072 has decided to distribute 10.526% cash dividend to its shareholders. The same meeting has also decided to issue rights share after the dividend in the ratio of 10:3.5 which subject to the approval of its upcoming AGM going to be held on Kartik 13,2072.

RHPC has posted a net profit of Rs 1.95 crore in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year.

It last trading price stand at Rs 438 as on September 13, 2015.-SSN

Development Banks' Dividend Payout History

Many people invest in dividend-paying stocks as dividend-paying stocks represent companies that are considered financially stable and mature, the stock prices of these companies may steadily increase over time while shareholders enjoy periodic dividend payments.

Out of all development Banks, Biratlaxmi Development Bank Limited (BLDBL) had issued highest dividend from the profit of fiscal year 2070/71.

Biratlaxmi Bikas Bank Limited (BLDBL) had provided 47.37 percent dividend from the profit of fiscal year 2070/71. It had also provided 27 percent dividend from the profit of fiscal year 2069/70.

BLDBL has posted a net profit of Rs 9.31 crore in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2071/72. The profit rose by 39.92% compared to Rs 6.65 crore reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2070/71.

Muktinath Bikas Bank Limited (MNBBL) has distributed 40 percent  dividend from the profit of fiscal year 2070/71. From the profit of fiscal year  2069/70 and 2068/69, the bank had distributed  27.5 and 50 percent dividend respectively.

From the profit of 2069/70 Excel Development Bank Limited (EDBL) had provided 52.42 percent dividend, it was highest dividend provided that year out of all development banks. From the profit of fiscal year 2070/71, the development bank had issued 36.84 percent dividend.

Check out Development Bank  stocks  offering high dividend yields. The dividend list of past four years. - SSN

2070/71
Symbol	Bonus Share %	Cash Dividend %	Total Dividend %
Biratlaxmi Bikash Bank Limited	45	2.37	47.37
Muktinath Bikas Bank Ltd.	38	2	40
Excel Development Bank Ltd.	35	1.84	36.84
Sahayogi Vikas Bank	26	10	36
Hamro Bikas Bank Ltd.	7	20	27
Miteri Development Bank Limited	25	1.316	26.316
Subhechha Bikas Bank Limited	14.34	11.66	26
BRGHT DEVELOPMENT BANK LTD	20	5	25
Kailash Bikas Bank Ltd.	15	10	25
Karnali Development Bank Limited	25	0	25
2069/70
Symbol	Bonus Share %	Cash Dividend %	Total Dividend %
Excel Development Bank Ltd.	50	2.64	52.64
Sahayogi Vikas Bank	26	8.5	34.5
Bageshowori Dev.Bank	32.12	0	32.12
Paschimanchal Grameen Bikas Bank Limited	15	15	30
Muktinath Bikas Bank Ltd.	20	7.5	27.5
Swabalamwan Bikash Bank	14	13.368	27.368
Biratlaxmi Bikash Bank Limited	27	0	27
Garima Bikas Bank Limited	20	5	25
Miteri Development Bank Limited	20	5	25
Pacific Development Bank Limtied	22	1.13	23.13
2068/69
Symbol	Bonus Share %	Cash Dividend %	Total Dividend %
NIDC DEVELOPMENT BANK LTD.	54	0	54
Muktinath Bikas Bank Ltd.	22.5	27.5	50
City Development Bank Limited	15	14	29
Sahayogi Vikas Bank	26	0	26
Excel Development Bank Ltd.	25	0	25
Garima Bikas Bank Limited	10	15	25
Resunga Bikas Bank Limited	22	1.16	23.16
Triveni Bikas Bank Limited	10	13	23
Miteri Development Bank Limited	20	0	20
Sewa Bikas Bank Limited	20	0	20
2067/68
Symbol	Bonus Share %	Cash Dividend %	Total Dividend %
Resunga Bikas Bank Limited	15	11.32	26.32
Excel Development Bank Ltd.	0	25	25
Sahayogi Vikas Bank	20	2.88	22.88
Gandaki Bikas Bank Limited	10	10	20
Garima Bikas Bank Limited	0	18	18
Sewa Bikas Bank Limited	0	18	18
Triveni Bikas Bank Limited	17	0	17
City Development Bank Limited	10	6.5	16.5
Bishwa Bikas Bank Limited	0	15.79	15.79
Western Development Bank Limited	0	15.79	15.79

Bonus Shares & Cash Dividend List for fiscal year 2071/72

SN	COMPANY	BONUS SHARE %	CASH DIVIDEND %
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Business Universal Development Bank Ltd. Citizens Bank International Limited First Microfinance Development Bank Ltd. Kailash Bikas Bank Ltd. Kamana Bikas Bank Limited Narayani National Finance Co. Ltd. Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd. Nepal Investment Bank Ltd. Purnima Bikas Bank Limited Ridi Hydropower Dev. Company Ltd. Sanima Bank Ltd. Siddhartha Development Bank Limited Swarojgar Laghu Bitta Bikas Bank Ltd. Tinau Development Bank Ltd	13 20 15 24 22.6 18 25 33 23.27 0 20 11 30 18	0.68 0 0.79 0 1.19 7 1.32 1.74 1.37 10.52 1.05 0.58 10.00 0.94

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Tinau Development Bank announced 18% bonus shares

Tinau Development Bank Ltd has announced 18 percent bonus shares to its shareholders.
Issuing a statement, the Butwal-based development bank said that its board meeting held recently took a decision to distribute 18 percent bonus shares and 0.95 percent cash dividend for tax purpose from the profit it earned in Fiscal Year 2014/15.
The decision of the development bank, however, is subject to approval of the Nepal Rastra Bank and the upcoming annual general meeting of the bank. - Republica

Ridi Hydropower Dev. Company announced 10% bonus shares & 0.53% cash for Fy 070/71

Ridi Hydropower Development Company Ltd has announced 10 percent bonus shares to its shareholders on the first year of going to the public.

Standard Chartered Bank announced 41.5% cash dividend & 10% bonus for fy 070/71

Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited has pledged 41.5 percent cash dividend and 10 percent bonus share to its shareholders from the net profit it earned in the last fiscal year.