Most Profitable NSE Stocks by Dividend Payments [As Announced So Far]

Investing in shares remains one of the most reliable ways to build wealth, offering returns through both capital gains and dividends. 

While capital gains depend on buying low and selling high, dividends provide a more predictable income stream, making them especially attractive for investors looking for steady cash flow.

At the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), several companies have announced dividends for the financial year ending December 31, 2025. These payouts give investors insight into which stocks are delivering the best returns based on dividend yield, a key metric calculated by dividing the dividend per share by the share price.

Below are some of the top NSE-listed companies ranked by their dividend yields. The lists will be updated as companies announce their financial results.

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1. British American Tobacco (BAT)

BAT leads the pack with one of the highest dividend yields this year. The company declared a dividend of Ksh60 per share, and with a closing share price of Ksh459, this translates to a 13.07% yield.

2. Stanbic Holdings

Stanbic Holdings announced a dividend of Ksh18.55 per share. With a share price of Ksh197.25, investors earned a 9.40% dividend yield.

3. BK Group

BK Group posted a dividend of Ksh3.73 per share against a share price of Ksh42.05, giving a 8.87% yield.

4. Equity Group

Equity Group Holdings declared a Ksh5.75 dividend per share, translating to an 8.6% yield based on a share price of Ksh66.75.

5. BOC Kenya

BOC Kenya delivered a Ksh10.35 dividend per share, with a share price of Ksh128.75, resulting in an 8.03% yield.

6. Diamond Trust Bank (DTB)

Diamond Trust Bank announced a Ksh9 dividend per share. Compared to its share price of Ksh113.25, this gave investors a 7.94% yield.

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7. Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya declared a Ksh23 dividend per share, delivering a 7.6% yield against a share price of Ksh300.

8. Absa Bank Kenya

Absa Bank Kenya paid Ksh1.85 per share, giving a 7.48% yield with a share price of Ksh24.70.

9. Cooperative Bank

Co-operative Bank of Kenya offered a Ksh1.50 dividend per share, translating to a 6.26% yield based on a share price of Ksh23.95.

10. NCBA Group

NCBA declared a Ksh4.60 dividend per share, resulting in a 5.47% yield with a share price of Ksh84.

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Other Notable Dividend Stocks

I&M 

Dividend per share - Ksh2.25

Closing share price - Ks42.45

Dividend yield - 5.30%

Liberty

Dividend per share - Ksh0.50

Closing share price - Ksh10.05

Dividend yield - 4.97%

NSE

Dividend per share - Ksh1

Closing share price - Ksh20.25

Dividend yield - 4.95%

KCB 

Dividend per share - Ksh3

Closing share price - Ksh65.75

Dividend yield - 4.56%

Kenya Re

Dividend per share - Ksh0.15

Closing share price - Ksh3.01

Dividend yield - 4.51%

Kakuzi

Dividend per share - Ksh16

Closing share price - Ksh399.75

Dividend yield - 4%

Jubilee

Dividend per share - Ksh13

Closing share price - Ksh335

Dividend yield - 3.88%

CIC

Dividend per share - Ksh0.13

Closing share price - Ksh4.57

Dividend yield - 2.84%

Other companies, such as Safaricom, have a different financial calendar. Here are the stocks and their dividend yield.

Safaricom - March 31, 2026

Dividend per share - Ksh0.85

Closing share price - Ksh28.35

Dividend yield - 2.99%

KPLC - June, 2025

Dividend per share - Ksh0.30

Closing share price - Ksh11.50

Dividend yield - 2.60%

Understanding Dividend Investing

Whether you choose to reinvest the dividends for long-term growth or use them to cover expenses, they provide a steady return regardless of short-term market movements.

However, it’s important to understand that high dividend yield does not always mean a better investment. In some cases, a high yield may result from a declining share price, which could signal underlying issues within the company.

Investors should therefore look beyond the numbers and consider factors such as:

• The company’s profitability and stability
• Consistency of dividend payments over time
• Future growth prospects