Marico Bangladesh Limited has declared a 500 per cent interim cash dividend, or Tk50 per share, even as the consumer goods company reported lower earnings and weaker operating cash flow in the first quarter of fiscal 2026-27.
The company’s board approved the dividend based on audited financial statements for the three months ended 30 June 2026, setting 27 August 2026 as the record date for shareholders eligible for the payout.
Marico’s earnings per share (EPS) declined to Tk54.12 in April-June 2026 from Tk61.77 a year earlier, down around 12.4 per cent, as higher raw material costs and lower finance income squeezed profitability.
Cash generation weakened more sharply during the period. Net operating cash flow per share dropped to Tk20.28 from Tk66.73 a year ago, mainly due to increased payments to suppliers.
Despite the decline in quarterly earnings and operating cash flow, the company’s net asset value per share rose to Tk146.14 as of 30 June 2026 from Tk92.02 at the end of March, supported by higher retained earnings.
Marico Bangladesh shares closed 0.86 per cent lower at Tk2,726 on the Dhaka Stock Exchange on Thursday.
