Talabat announces US$202M interim dividend, affirming strong shareholder returns for 2025

MENA – Talabat Holding plc, the leading online ordering and delivery platform across the MENA region, has declared an interim dividend of 3.188 fils per share, totaling approximately US$ 202 million.

This interim payout represents a robust 90% distribution of the company’s reported net income for the first half of 2025.

This dividend announcement underlines Talabat’s ongoing commitment to providing consistent shareholder returns amid a rapidly growing digital delivery market.

Based on the last closing share price, the interim dividend translates to an annualized dividend yield exceeding 5.4%, a compelling performance indicator for investors.

Talabat’s management reaffirmed its guidance to distribute at least US$ 400 million in total dividends for the full year 2025, maintaining a minimum dividend payout while continuing to target a 90% payout ratio of reported net income for the entire year.

Final dividend approval will depend on the Board of Directors’ recommendation and shareholder endorsement at the 2026 Annual General Meeting.

Tomaso Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer of Talabat, emphasized the business resilience and financial discipline driving the dividend distribution.

“Our asset-light model and strong cash flow generation enable us to return substantial earnings to shareholders while preserving capital to fund future growth,” he stated.

Rodriguez also highlighted that the company remains fully on track to meet or surpass its full-year dividend guidance.

Key dates related to this dividend include the last day to participate, which is Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

The ex-dividend date is set for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, with the record date on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

The dividend payment will be made on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Shareholders acquiring shares on or after the ex-dividend date will not be eligible for this distribution.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Dubai, Talabat operates across the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, and Iraq, serving over six million active customers.

The company is recognized for connecting diners with a vast network of restaurants and retailers supported by comprehensive delivery infrastructure.

As a subsidiary of global online food delivery giant Delivery Hero SE, Talabat leverages worldwide industry expertise to innovate and grow its market presence, ensuring performance delivery for both customers and shareholders.

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