PNB Bank Share Price in Focus Post Q4 FY25 Results: Check What’s Announced in Dividend

Punjab National Bank’s (PNB) share price stood at ₹94.54 as of 8 May, 2025, reflecting a modest gain of ₹0.29 or 0.31% at 10:40 AM on the NSE from its previous close of ₹94.25. The stock opened at ₹95.50, reached a high of ₹95.80, and recorded a low of ₹93.38 during the trading session.

Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s largest public sector lenders, has released its fourth-quarter results for FY25, revealing strong growth in net profit and improvements in asset quality. However, despite the positive earnings, the bank’s share price closed lower on May 7, 2025, following the announcement.

Q4 FY25 Dividend Declaration

One of the major announcements from PNB was the declaration of a dividend of ₹2.90 per equity share. The dividend, however, is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

This decision signals the bank’s confidence in its financial health and its commitment to returning value to its shareholders.

Key Highlights from PNB’s Q4 FY25 Results

PNB reported a net profit of ₹4,567 crore for Q4 FY25, marking a 52% increase compared to ₹3,010 crore during the same period in FY24. The bank’s robust profit growth reflects its improved financial standing despite ongoing challenges in the banking sector.

Asset Quality Shows Improvement

PNB’s asset quality also showed sequential improvement in Q4 FY25. Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) fell by 2.93% from ₹45,413 crore to ₹44,081 crore, with the GNPA ratio decreasing from 4.09% to 3.95%. Similarly, Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) reduced by 3.13%, falling to ₹4,290 crore from ₹4,437 crore in Q3 FY25.

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Conclusion

PNB’s Q4 FY25 results demonstrate a strong financial performance, even as the bank faces challenges related to asset quality. The dividend declaration and capital raising plans are significant positives for shareholders, even though the share price dipped following the results.

As the bank moves forward into FY26, investors will be keen to see how PNB manages its growth strategy amid changing market conditions and potential economic headwinds.

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