Invested in CBA shares? Here are the key dates for FY26

The banking giant has released its corporate calendar for the 2026 financial year.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares are up 0.14% to $168.23 apiece on Friday.

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is 0.33% higher.

Following the conclusion of the August earnings season, CBA has released its corporate calendar for FY26.

If you own the market's biggest ASX 200 bank share, these dates are worth noting in your diary.

Dates to diarise if you own CBA shares

CBA will release its 1H FY26 results and announce its interim dividend on 11 February 2026.

The ex-dividend date for the interim CBA dividend will be 18 February.

The record date will be 19 February.

Investors who want their dividends automatically reinvested in more CBA shares through the dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) must submit their DRP elections by 20 February.

CBA will pay the dividend to shareholders on or about 30 March.

The company will announce its FY26 full-year results and final dividend on 12 August.

The ex-dividend date for the final dividend will be 19 August.

The record date will be 20 August, and the DRP election deadline will be 21 August.

CBA shares will pay the dividend on or about 29 September.

Australia's biggest bank will host its annual general meeting on 14 October.

Recap on CBA's FY25 results

CBA shares fell 5.4% when the big four bank released its FY25 report last month.

Investors were unimpressed with the 7% increase in statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) to $10.1 billion and a 4% lift in cash NPAT to $10.25 billion.

CBA also reported a net interest margin (NIM) of 2.08%, up 9 basis points year over year, or 2 basis points on an underlying basis.

Management said:

This year we have continued to execute our strategic priorities, maintain strong operational performance and deliver consistently for our customers and shareholders.

The operating context has been characterised by a rise in global macroeconomic uncertainty, increased geopolitical risk and continued domestic competitive intensity.

CBA CEO Matt Comyn said:

Despite global uncertainty, the Australian economy has remained resilient, with strong fundamentals including a healthy labour market, steady immigration and ongoing public sector investment.

Even though sentiment remains subdued, we expect economic growth to improve modestly as the year progresses.

When will your next CBA dividend be paid?

CBA shares will pay the fully franked final FY25 dividend of $2.60 per share on 29 September.

The bank's total full-year dividend for FY25 was $4.85 per share, up 4% from FY24.

CBA shares currently trade on a 2.9% trailing dividend yield.

Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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