Invested in NAB shares? Here are the key dates for 2026

Here are the big dates (including dividend announcements) to diarise for 2026.

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Key points
  • NAB shareholders should note the key dates for 2026, including the release of 1H FY26 results and the interim dividend announcement on 4 May.  
  • NAB reported a 0.2% reduction in cash earnings to $7,091 million for FY25 due to rising costs outpacing revenue growth, accompanied by a statutory NPAT decline of 2.9% to $6,759 million, despite a slight improvement in net interest margin to 1.74%.
  • NAB declared a final FY25 dividend of 85 cents per share, payable on 12 December, resulting in a full-year dividend of 170 cents per share, reflecting a slight increase from FY24, with shares currently offering a 4.2% trailing dividend yield.

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) shares are 0.52% lower at $40.46 apiece on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is up 0.04%.

With Christmas only a month away now, major organisations are starting to release their corporate calendars for 2026.

If you own this ASX 200 bank share, here are the important dates to note in your diary.

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Here are the dates to diarise for 2026

NAB will release its 1H FY26 results and announce its interim dividend on 4 May.

The ex-dividend date for the interim NAB dividend will be 7 May.

The record date will be 8 May.

NAB will pay the dividend to shareholders on 2 July.

The bank will announce its FY26 full-year results and final dividend on 5 November.

The ex-dividend date for the final dividend will be 10 November.

The record date will be 11 November.

NAB will pay the dividend on 15 December.

National Australia Bank will hold its annual general meeting on 10 December.

Recap on FY25 results

Earlier this month, NAB revealed its full-year FY25 results.

For the 12 months ending 30 September, NAB reported a 2.9% increase in revenue against a 4.6% increase in expenses.

The cost increase reflected higher personnel and technology costs, as well as $130 million in payroll review and remediation charges.

With costs rising faster than revenue, NAB reported cash earnings of $7,091 million for FY25, down 0.2% on the prior corresponding period.

As my colleague James reported, this was also short of the consensus analyst estimate of $7,183 million.

The statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) was $6,759 million, down 2.9% on FY24.

NAB also reported a net interest margin (NIM) of 1.74%, up 0.03%.

CEO Andrew Irvine said:

We are making good progress on our key priorities of growing business banking, driving deposit growth and strengthening proprietary home lending.

This has been supported by targeted investments in front line bankers and technology enabled solutions delivering simpler, faster and safer outcomes.

NAB declared a final dividend of 85 cents per share, which brought the full-year FY25 dividend to 170 cents per share.

When will your next NAB dividend be paid?

NAB shares will pay the fully franked final FY25 dividend of 85 cents per share on 12 December.

The bank's full-year dividend of 170 cents per share was 1 cent higher than FY24.

NAB shares are currently trading on a 4.2% 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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