On Wednesday, the share price of Gulf Development Public Company Limited (SET: GULF) at the time of 11.16 a.m. was at THB 49.50, a THB 1.75 or 3.66% increase with a total trading value of THB 1,799.57 million.
The increase in the share price reflects the company’s role as the major shareholder of ADVANC, reaping significant benefits from the 2025 dividend announcement, holding a total of 1,202.71 million shares, or 40.44% of the total shares. This results in GULF being entitled to receive approximately THB 32.97 billion in total dividends, both from the latest regular and special dividends. This constitutes a substantial cash inflow strengthening its financial position and enhancing its capacity to support future investment in power and infrastructure projects.
On February 3, 2026, Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (SET: ADVANC) reported a net profit for 2025 of THB 47.89 billion, representing a 37% growth year-on-year, reflecting strong business performance and effective financial cost management. The normalized profit stood at THB 46.02 billion, up 32% year-on-year, with a net profit margin at 21.2% (normalized margin at 20.3%), increasing from 16.4% in 2024, supported by a focus on sustainable returns and benefits from a one-time tax item.
Concurrently, the board resolved to approve a 2025 annual dividend of THB 15.30 per share and a special dividend from retained earnings at the rate of THB 19 per share, totaling THB 34.30 per share for the year. An interim dividend (for the first half) of THB 6.89 has already been paid; thus, the remaining dividend for this period stands at THB 27.41 per share, with the XD sign scheduled for February 27, 2026.
