Talabat Announces $202M Dividend, Reaffirms 2025 Payout Ambitions

Talabat Holding has announced that it will distribute an interim dividend worth around USD 202 million, following a decision by its Board of Directors. The payout translates to 3.188 fils per share, and reflects roughly 90% of the company’s reported net income for the first half of the year. For investors, that works out to an annualised dividend yield of more than 5.4% based on the last closing price. Not bad at all.

The company has also reaffirmed earlier guidance, signalling its plan to hand out at least USD 400 million in dividends across the full year 2025. Management seems keen on sticking to this hefty 90% payout ratio, though of course, any final dividend still needs the sign-off from shareholders at the Annual General Meeting set for 2026.

Tomaso Rodriguez, Talabat’s Chief Executive Officer, framed the move as a sign of strength. He highlighted how Talabat’s “asset-light” structure and healthy cash generation make it possible to both reward shareholders and keep investing in growth at the same time. That balance—returning cash while keeping an eye on expansion—is often tricky for regional firms, and frankly, I reckon they’ve been spot on in threading that needle so far.

For those holding shares, the important dates are already nailed down. The last chance to buy shares in time for the dividend is Tuesday, 30 September 2025. The stock goes ex-dividend the very next day, 1 October, and the record date is set for 2 October. Payments will be made on 21 October. Simple enough, though if you’ve ever missed an ex-div date before, you’ll know it can be a bit of a faff.

What stands out here is Talabat’s confidence in its model, even in a sector where margins are often razor-thin. I remember watching a small food delivery startup in Amman a few years ago — plenty of buzz, great design, but they simply couldn’t sustain payouts or growth at the same time. Talabat’s scale gives it the breathing room those smaller players can only dream of. And believe it or not, for many founders in the MENA startup community, these dividend announcements act as a quiet confidence boost: proof that a consumer-focused tech platform from the region can deliver steady returns, not just lofty promises.

Of course, the market will keep an eye on whether Talabat sticks to its guidance. But right now, many shareholders will be chuffed to bits with the clarity and the cash coming their way. It’s a reminder that in a market where investors often look for rapid exits, firms offering real, tangible returns still carry plenty of weight. For the rest of us following the entrepreneurship story across the MENA, it’s another signal that the ecosystem is maturing—slowly, steadily, and sometimes with a deliberate misstep or two along the path, but definately moving in the right direction.

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