ADNOC Distribution Approves $700M Dividend Plan 2025

ADNOC Distribution has announced that shareholders approved all agenda items during its Annual General Meeting (AGM), including a final cash dividend of $350 million (AED 1.28 billion) for the second half of 2025. This equals 10.285 fils per share and will be distributed in April 2026.

The company confirmed that recent regional developments have not materially affected its operations, financial position, or liquidity. ADNOC Distribution continues to operate its service station network across domestic and international markets safely, supported by strong contingency and business continuity plans.

Strong Financial Performance in 2025

In 2025, ADNOC Distribution delivered robust financial growth:

• EBITDA reached $1.17 billion, up 11.1% year-on-year

• Fuel volumes totaled 15.7 billion litres

• Non-fuel retail gross profit increased by 14.4%

This growth was driven by strong performance across its network in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.

Leadership Commentary

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Chairman of ADNOC Distribution, emphasized the company’s consistent performance and strategic progress toward becoming a leading mobility and convenience platform. He highlighted that the approved $700 million total dividend for 2025, along with the extension of the dividend policy through 2030, reflects a commitment to delivering stable and long-term shareholder returns.

Dividend Policy Extended to 2030

Shareholders also approved extending the company’s dividend policy, which guarantees:

• Annual dividends of $700 million
  or

• 75% of net profit (whichever is higher)

This policy will remain in place until 2030.

Investors will receive:

• H2 2025 dividend in April 2026

• Q1 2026 dividend in June 2026 (subject to board approval)

Together, these payments will total $525 million (AED 1.9 billion), equivalent to 15.4 fils per share.

Since its IPO, ADNOC Distribution has delivered $5.5 billion (AED 20 billion) in dividends, representing a total shareholder return of 112%.

Expansion and Strategic Growth

CEO Eng. Bader Saeed Al Lamki highlighted the company’s continued growth driven by its five-year strategy. ADNOC Distribution has:

• Expanded retail concepts like “The Hub by ADNOC”

• Enhanced customer experience using AI technologies

• Improved operational efficiency

The company plans to operate 30 “The Hub” locations by 2030, targeting an EBITDA contribution of $30 million.

EV and AI Initiatives

ADNOC Distribution is also advancing its role in the UAE’s energy transition:

• Expanded its E2GO network to 402 EV charging points

• Launched EV megahubs across key highways

• Supporting the UAE National Electric Vehicles Policy

Additionally, the company is implementing over 20 AI-driven initiatives to boost revenue, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experience.

Looking ahead, ADNOC Distribution aims to further scale its mobility and convenience platform while maintaining disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for shareholders.