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Woori Financial Group Declares High-Dividend Status and Details 2025 Payout Structure

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  • Woori Financial Group deemed itself a high dividend company for 2025 under Korean tax law.
  • The group posted 12.1% dividend growth and began non-taxable dividends, boosting shareholder appeal.
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Woori Financial Group Declares High-Dividend Status and Details 2025 Payout Structure

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Woori Finance Holdings Co ( (WF) ) has provided an update.

On March 23, 2026, Woori Financial Group announced it had determined it qualifies as a “high dividend company” under Article 104-27 of Korea’s Act on Restriction on Special Cases Concerning Taxation, aligning with its 2026 Corporate Value Enhancement Plan. The group reported a 32.0% dividend payout ratio for 2025, dividends of KRW 998.5 billion for 2025 versus KRW 891.0 billion for 2024, reflecting 12.1% dividend growth and reinforcing its shareholder-return policy.

The company clarified that this eligibility assessment is based on its internal review and existing regulatory guidelines, and it may revise disclosures if authorities later provide a different interpretation. It also noted that, separate from the high-dividend status, it began non-taxable dividends from 2025 year-end under Article 461-2 of the Commercial Act, with such payments generally excluded from dividend income taxation except above the book-value limit for certain large Korean resident shareholders, which may enhance after-tax returns for many investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (WF) stock is a Buy with a $75.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Woori Finance Holdings Co stock, see the WF Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on WF Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WF is a Neutral.

WF scores as moderately attractive: valuation is a key strength (low P/E and solid yield), but overall financial performance is held back by higher leverage and historically volatile cash flows. Technicals are currently weak/oversold, while earnings-call guidance is constructive on capital and returns but includes notable near-term cost and risk items.

To see Spark’s full report on WF stock, click here.

More about Woori Finance Holdings Co

Woori Financial Group Inc., based in Seoul, is a South Korean financial holding company that operates primarily in banking and related financial services. Through its subsidiaries, it focuses on retail and corporate banking, as well as broader financial solutions for domestic and international clients, positioning itself as a major player in Korea’s financial sector.

Average Trading Volume: 80,405

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $16.39B

See more insights into WF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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