Fertiglobe approves $150m H1 2026 dividend, up 20% year-on-year
The Abu Dhabi-listed fertiliser producer set the payout at 6.73 fils per share, with payment scheduled for October.
Fertiglobe's board of directors approved a $150 million cash dividend for the first half of 2026, the company disclosed. The payout represents a 20 percent increase on the H1 2025 distribution and equates to 6.73 fils per share. Payment is scheduled for October 2026. The company is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and produces nitrogen fertilisers and industrial products.
H1 2026 Distribution Terms#
The $150 million dividend translates to 6.73 fils per ordinary share. The H1 2025 comparable payout stood at $125 million, calculated by applying the 20 percent increase disclosed. The board approved the distribution without stating the approval date in the disclosure. The per-share rate of 6.73 fils applies to all ordinary shares in issue. Fertiglobe operates production facilities across the Middle East and North Africa region. The company manufactures urea, ammonia and other nitrogen-based products for agricultural and industrial use.
Payment Timeline and Record Dates#
Shareholders will receive the cash dividend in October 2026. The company did not specify a record date or an ex-dividend date in the disclosure reviewed. The H1 period covers the six months to 30 June 2026. The October payment date represents the month in which funds will be transferred to eligible shareholders. The board's approval follows the close of the first half reporting period. No interim financial results for H1 2026 were disclosed alongside the dividend announcement.
Year-on-Year Comparison and Historical Context#
The H1 2026 dividend of $150 million compares with an H1 2025 payout of $125 million, marking a $25 million increase in absolute terms. The per-share rate of 6.73 fils for H1 2026 can be compared with the implied H1 2025 rate, calculated from the $125 million base. The 20 percent increase applies to the total distribution amount. The company has not disclosed full-year 2025 dividend figures or H1 2026 financial results in the announcement. The dividend represents a distribution from earnings generated in the first half of 2026. Fertiglobe's listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange subjects the distribution to the exchange's disclosure and payment rules.
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- forbesmiddleeast.comForbes Middle East$150 million H1 2026 dividend, 6.73 fils per share, 20% increase on H1 2025, October payment
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