Akzo Nobel Share Price Surges 4% After ₹156 Dividend Announcement

Market Performance

Akzo Nobel India's share price witnessed strong upward movement on Monday, gaining nearly 4% intraday. The stock touched a high of ₹3,779.80, following the company’s announcement of a ₹156 per share special dividend.

• Current Price (Afternoon Session): ₹3,727.80
• Previous Close: ₹3,637.20
• Gain: 2.49%

In terms of long-term growth:

• 5-Year Returns: 94.02%
• 1-Year Gains: 20.57%
• YTD (2025): Up 4.28%
• 1-Month Gain: 7.98%

Main News: ₹156 Special Dividend Announced

Akzo Nobel's Board of Directors declared a one-time special interim dividend of ₹156 per equity share for FY 2025-26. The dividend will be paid from retained earnings as of 30 June 2025.

Dividend Details:

• Amount: ₹156 per share
• Record Date: 11 August 2025
• Payout Deadline: Within 30 days from 4 August 2025

This dividend announcement was made alongside the company’s Q1 FY26 results and sparked positive investor sentiment.

Company Financials

Despite the celebratory dividend news, Akzo Nobel’s Q1 results reflected a year-on-year decline across key financial metrics.

Revenue

• Q1 FY26: ₹995.1 crore
• Q1 FY25: ₹1,036.3 crore
• YoY Decline: 3.9%

Net Profit

• Q1 FY26: ₹88 crore
• Q1 FY25: ₹113.9 crore
• YoY Decline: 23%

Akzo Nobel: Company Overview

• Market Cap: ₹16,963.77 crore (as of 4 August 2025)
• 52-Week High: ₹4,649 (9 October 2024)
• 52-Week Low: ₹3,009.50 (5 August 2024)

Akzo Nobel operates in 150 countries and holds the position of the fourth-largest paint company in the Indian market.

Summary

Akzo Nobel share price climbed after the company’s surprise announcement of a ₹156 per share special dividend, even as quarterly financials showed a dip in both revenue and net profit. With consistent long-term returns and global operations in 150 nations, the company continues to hold investor interest.