ICBC Sets 2025 Final Dividend and Details Tax Treatment for H-Shareholders

An update from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China ( (HK:1398) ) is now available.

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited has declared a final ordinary dividend of RMB 1.689 per 10 shares for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, subject to shareholder approval obtained on 23 April 2026. Eligible H-share shareholders will receive the payout on 16 June 2026, with the dividend defaulting to Hong Kong dollars and an option to receive it in renminbi, with the HKD amount and exchange rate to be announced.

The bank has updated the closing date and time for currency option elections to 16:30 on 29 May 2026 and confirmed key timetable details including an ex-dividend date of 4 May 2026, record date of 12 May 2026, and a book closure from 6 to 12 May 2026. It also outlined withholding tax arrangements, indicating that non-resident enterprise and individual H-shareholders with registered addresses outside the PRC will generally be subject to a 10% tax on the dividend, potentially affecting the net cash received by overseas investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1398) stock is a Buy with a HK$8.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Industrial and Commercial Bank of China stock, see the HK:1398 Stock Forecast page.

More about Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited is one of China’s largest commercial banks, providing a broad range of corporate and retail banking services. Listed in Hong Kong under stock code 01398, it serves both domestic and international clients, with Hong Kong H-share investors forming a significant part of its overseas shareholder base.

Average Trading Volume: 213,905,438

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: HK$2990.2B

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