Bank of Baroda to Announce Q4 Results on May 6th; Dividend Expectations Boost Share Price. Analysts Anticipate Modest Profit Growth.
Q4 Results: Bank of Baroda, a leading public sector bank, will announce its results for the January-March quarter (Q4FY25) on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025. The anticipation of a dividend announcement alongside the quarterly results has investors keenly watching this report.
Board Meeting Decision
Bank of Baroda has informed the stock exchange that a meeting of the bank's Board of Directors will be held on May 6th. This meeting will review and approve the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended March 31st, 2025, and the full fiscal year. The board may also announce or recommend a dividend.
Share Price Surge
On May 5th, the bank's share price saw a surge driven by dividend expectations. In early trading, the share price jumped by approximately 1 percent, surpassing ₹250. By 12:30 PM, it was trading at ₹248.65 on the BSE.
Dividend History: Investor Payouts
Bank of Baroda has a b dividend payment record. A list of dividends paid in recent years is shown below:
- June 2024: ₹7.60 per share
- June 2023: ₹5.50 per share
- June 2022: ₹2.85 per share
- June 2017: ₹1.20 per share
- June 2015: ₹3.20 per share
Given this track record, a substantial dividend is anticipated this time as well.
Profit Expectations
Brokerage firms predict that the bank's performance in Q4FY25 will be stable, with limited growth:
According to Elara Capital:
- Net Profit ₹4,991.3 crore (2.1% year-on-year growth)
Motilal Oswal's Estimate:
- Net Profit ₹4,900 crore (0.2% year-on-year growth)
Net Interest Income (NII): ₹11,660 crore, with a potential decline of 1.1%.
Experts believe that weakness in other income and stability in NII will prevent a significant surge in profits.
