HKBN stock: FY2026 profit rises 53% as dividend timing shifts

HKBN Limited reported a stronger FY2026 result on October 27, 2026, while changing the timing of part of its dividend distribution. The Standard reported that net profit for the 12 months ended August 31 increased 53 percent to HKD 317 million, while revenue rose 6.22 percent to HKD 11.82 billion. The figures and dividend decision were reported by The Standard.

Higher profit, revised dividend timing

Adjusted free cash flow increased 1 percent to HKD 681 million, while EBITDA reached HKD 2.5 billion, up 1 percent. Core revenue, excluding handset and other product sales, grew 8 percent, according to the report.

The board did not declare a second interim dividend for the period ended August 31. HKBN had changed its financial year-end from August 31 to December 31 to align it with controlling shareholder China Mobile. The company therefore expects the next dividend process to be handled with the annual results, while retaining its stated distribution policy.

Investment remains a key variable

For investors, the result combines operating growth with a shift in cash-return timing. Higher enterprise demand and technology investment support the longer-term strategy, but capital allocation and the timing of future payments remain important for income-oriented shareholders.

Lang & Schwarz quoted HKBN at EUR 0.61 on October 29, 2026, at 22:58 Berlin time. The quote was unchanged from the displayed previous close. A real-time quote of HKBN stock is available separately.

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