Billions in Payouts: Akbank Announces Massive Dividend Distribution for 2025

Following a banner year for the Turkish banking sector, Akbank has officially declared a significant cash dividend distribution from its 2025 net profits. During a board meeting held on February 24, 2026, the bank’s leadership approved a plan to distribute a total of 11,449,360,000 TL in gross cash dividends to its shareholders, signaling strong investor confidence and financial health.

Dividends Represent 220% of Paid-in Capital

The distribution plan is based on Akbank’s robust annual performance, during which it recorded a net profit of 57.25 billion TL. The proposed payout is structured into two parts: a 260 million TL “first dividend” (representing 5% of its paid-in capital) and an 11.19 billion TL “second dividend.”

Combined, this total payout equals 220.18% of the bank’s paid-in capital of 5.2 billion TL. This aggressive distribution strategy underscores the bank’s commitment to returning value to its stakeholders amid broader economic tightening in the region.

Key Dates: Payments Scheduled for Late March

The Board of Directors will present this proposal for final approval at the Ordinary General Assembly scheduled for March 30, 2026. However, the timeline for the cash injection is already set:

• Proposed Commencement Date: March 26, 2026.

• General Assembly Vote: March 30, 2026.

Strategic Reserves and Special Funds

Beyond the direct payouts, Akbank is making strategic moves with its remaining surplus. A total of 74.05 million TL, exempt from corporate tax, will be channeled into a “Special Fund Account.” Additionally, after setting aside 1.12 billion TL for statutory legal reserves, the remaining profit balance will be transferred to extraordinary reserves, strengthening the bank’s balance sheet for the 2026 fiscal year.