ING to Distribute a Dividend of 0.172 Euros per Share
ING will pay a dividend of 0.172 euros per share on January 15, 2026, according to the company's announcement. This payment is part of a total distribution that could reach 1.6 billion euros to shareholders, announced at the end of October 2025.
Details of the Dividend Payment
The amount per share was calculated based on a total cash payment of 500 million euros and the 2.902 billion ordinary shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025, the company states. This cash distribution is the first component of the program announced on October 30, 2025. The group specifies that this payment will occur on the upcoming January 15. This initiative is part of the group's strategy to optimize its capital structure and reward its shareholders.
Additional Share Buyback Program
In addition to the cash payment, the distribution also includes a share buyback program that could go up to 1.1 billion euros, according to the announcement. This program is currently being executed and is expected to conclude by no later than April 27, 2026, the group reports. ING publishes weekly updates on the progress of this program through press releases and on the Investors section of its website. The group indicates that the goal of this total distribution is to align its CET1 ratio towards its target of around 13%.
Overview of ING
ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operational subsidiary ING Bank, according to the announcement. The group employs over 60,000 people who provide retail and wholesale banking services to clients in more than 100 countries, the company indicates. The group's shares are listed on the Amsterdam, Brussels, and New York stock exchanges. The group notes that ING's ESG rating by MSCI was upgraded from AA to AAA in October 2025.
