Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares are paying more dividends than ever before.
As for FY 2026, CBA paid a franked interim dividend of $2.35 a share on 30 March.
While investors buying CBA shares today will receive materially higher future dividend yields than those who bought the stock in the first weeks of August, CBA's dividend yield still trails its three biggest rivals.
Many remain concerned the ASX 200 bank remains overvalued despite the past month's share price retrace.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares are paying more dividends than ever before. As for FY 2026, CBA paid a franked interim dividend of $2.35 a share on 30 March.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares are paying more dividends than ever before.
Just keep in mind that future yields may be higher or lower depending on some company specific and macroeconomic factors.
As for FY 2026, CBA paid a franked interim dividend of $2.35 a share on 30 March.
When the bank released its FY 2026 results on 12 August, it reported a 7% increase in cash net profit after tax to $11 billion.
That brings the total FY 2026 dividends to $5.05 a share, up 4.1% from FY 2025 and representing a new all-time high passive income payout.
While investors buying CBA shares today will receive materially higher future dividend yields than those who bought the stock in the first weeks of August, CBA's dividend yield still trails its three biggest rivals.
For example, at recent share prices, National Australia Bank Ltd and ANZ Group Holdings Ltd shares both trade at dividend yields of 4.4%.
Despite the passive income on offer, most analysts recommend steering away from CommBank stock at the moment. Many remain concerned the ASX 200 bank remains overvalued despite the past month's share price retrace.
Earlier this week, Shaw and Partners' James Bills issued a sell recommendation on CBA shares.
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