Rs 150/share dividend: Auto stock to trade ex-dividend amid highest Q4 profit
Dividend: The company confirmed in the filing that it fixed May 29 as the record date for the final dividend.
- May 29, 2026,
- Updated May 29, 2026 7:35 AM IST
Auto major Bajaj Auto's shares will turn ex-dividend today. The firm recently announced a dividend payout for its shareholders along with its Q4FY26 earnings Bajaj Auto dividend record date. The record date is set for today, May 29, 2026. May 27 or Wednesday was the last opportunity to buy shares and secure a spot on the eligible roster.
Final Dividend
According to the official stock exchange filing dated May 6, 2026, the company's board recommended a final dividend of Rs 150 per equity share, representing 1500% of the face value of Rs 10 per share, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
It fixed May 29 as the record date for the final dividend.
"The Company has fixed Friday, 29 May 2026 as the Record Date for determining entitlement of members to dividend for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. If the dividend as recommended by the Board of Directors is approved at the annual general meeting, payment of such dividend," Bajaj Auto said in a filing to exchanges.
Dividend history
On May 29, 2025, the company declared a final dividend of Rs 210.00 with June 20, 2025 as ex dividend date.
On 18 April, 2024, the company declared a final dividend of Rs 80 with 14 Jun, 2024 as ex dividend date.
On 25 April, 2023, the company declared a final dividend of Rs 140 with 30 June, 2023 as ex dividend date.
On 27 April, 2022, the company declared a final dividend of Rs 140 with 30 June, 2022 as ex dividend date.
On 29 April, 2021, the company declared a final dividend of Rs 140 with July, 8, 2021 as ex dividend date.
Share Buyback
The board also cleared a share buyback at Rs 12,000 per share, with a total consideration of up to Rs 5,633 crore.The buyback will be conducted via the tender offer route and is subject to shareholder approval. The buyback price of Rs 12,000 represented a 16% premium to the market price.
Q4 earnings
Profit after tax (PAT) standalone came at Rs 2,746 crore, rising 34% YoY, the highest ever for any single quarter. Earnings per share in Q4 stood at rS 98.3.
For the full year FY26, revenue from operations rose 17% to Rs 58,732 crore on a YoY basis. EBITDA climbed 19% to Rs 12,019 crore with margins expanding 30 basis points to 20.5%.
Profit after tax for the year rose 21% to Rs 9,825 crore YoY. Diluted EPS for the full year came in at Rs 351.5, up from Rs 291.5 in FY25. Total volumes for the year surpassed 51.17 lakh units, up 10% YoY, the highest in the company's history, surpassing the previous peak of FY19.
FAQs
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What is the Bajaj Auto dividend record date for FY26?
The record date for Bajaj Auto’s final dividend for FY26 is May 29, 2026. Shareholders whose names appear in the company’s records on this date will be eligible for the dividend, subject to approval at the annual general meeting.
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How much final dividend has Bajaj Auto announced for FY26?
Bajaj Auto has recommended a final dividend of Rs 150 per equity share of face value Rs 10 for FY26. This works out to 1500% of the face value.
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What was the last date to buy Bajaj Auto shares to become eligible for the dividend?
May 27, 2026 was the last day investors could buy Bajaj Auto shares to qualify for the dividend. Since the stock turns ex-dividend today, buyers from today onward will not be eligible for this payout.
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What is the latest update on Bajaj Auto’s share buyback?
The board has approved a share buyback at Rs 12,000 per share through the tender offer route, with a total size of up to Rs 5,633 crore. The buyback is still subject to shareholder approval and the price reflects a 16% premium to the market price.
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How did Bajaj Auto perform in Q4FY26 and the full FY26?
Bajaj Auto reported a strong Q4FY26, with standalone PAT rising 34% year-on-year to Rs 2,746 crore and EPS at Rs 98.3. For the full FY26, revenue grew 17% to Rs 58,732 crore, PAT increased 21% to Rs 9,825 crore, and total volumes crossed 51.17 lakh units, the highest in the company’s history.
Auto major Bajaj Auto's shares will turn ex-dividend today. The firm recently announced a dividend payout for its shareholders along with its Q4FY26 earnings Bajaj Auto dividend record date. The record date is set for today, May 29, 2026. May 27 or Wednesday was the last opportunity to buy shares and secure a spot on the eligible roster.
Final Dividend
According to the official stock exchange filing dated May 6, 2026, the company's board recommended a final dividend of Rs 150 per equity share, representing 1500% of the face value of Rs 10 per share, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
It fixed May 29 as the record date for the final dividend.
"The Company has fixed Friday, 29 May 2026 as the Record Date for determining entitlement of members to dividend for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. If the dividend as recommended by the Board of Directors is approved at the annual general meeting, payment of such dividend," Bajaj Auto said in a filing to exchanges.
Dividend history
On May 29, 2025, the company declared a final dividend of Rs 210.00 with June 20, 2025 as ex dividend date.
On 18 April, 2024, the company declared a final dividend of Rs 80 with 14 Jun, 2024 as ex dividend date.
On 25 April, 2023, the company declared a final dividend of Rs 140 with 30 June, 2023 as ex dividend date.
On 27 April, 2022, the company declared a final dividend of Rs 140 with 30 June, 2022 as ex dividend date.
On 29 April, 2021, the company declared a final dividend of Rs 140 with July, 8, 2021 as ex dividend date.
Share Buyback
The board also cleared a share buyback at Rs 12,000 per share, with a total consideration of up to Rs 5,633 crore.The buyback will be conducted via the tender offer route and is subject to shareholder approval. The buyback price of Rs 12,000 represented a 16% premium to the market price.
Q4 earnings
Profit after tax (PAT) standalone came at Rs 2,746 crore, rising 34% YoY, the highest ever for any single quarter. Earnings per share in Q4 stood at rS 98.3.
For the full year FY26, revenue from operations rose 17% to Rs 58,732 crore on a YoY basis. EBITDA climbed 19% to Rs 12,019 crore with margins expanding 30 basis points to 20.5%.
Profit after tax for the year rose 21% to Rs 9,825 crore YoY. Diluted EPS for the full year came in at Rs 351.5, up from Rs 291.5 in FY25. Total volumes for the year surpassed 51.17 lakh units, up 10% YoY, the highest in the company's history, surpassing the previous peak of FY19.