Thai Stock Dividends Jump 35.8%, Surpass 800 Billion Baht
Thai listed companies paid a record 806.778 billion baht in dividends during the first nine months of 2026, up 35.81% year-on-year, with the banking sector contributing the largest share. The March‑May period accounted for nearly 68% of all dividend payments, peaking in May. Banking, energy and utilities, and ICT together made up almost 64% of the total dividend payout.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand reported that 585 listed companies paid a total dividend of 806,778 million baht in the first nine months of 2026, setting a new record, up 35.81% from the same period last year. The banking sector led with 203,577 million baht. The Research Division said that dividend payments totaled 824 times, with the March‑May period accounting for 560 payments, or 67.96% of the total, and May seeing the highest number and value of payouts. The top three sectors by dividend value were banking, energy and utilities, and information and communication technology, together representing 63.86% of the total dividend paid. However, this dividend data is historical information that helps investors see dividend payout trends for planning and selecting dividend stocks. Investors should also consider profitability, earnings outlook, and other factors that may affect future company performance.
