Abu Dhabi — Borouge shareholders have approved an interim dividend of $660 million (8.1 fils per share) following a robust first-half performance in 2025, as the company reported a net profit of $474 million.
The petrochemicals giant confirmed its plan to distribute a total dividend of 16.2 fils per share for 2025, higher than the 15.88 fils paid in 2024. The second tranche, worth another 8.1 fils per share, will be paid in the first quarter of 2026, according to a filing with the Abu Dhabi Exchange (ADX).
Since its June 2022 IPO, Borouge has returned $4.24 billion in dividends, delivering shareholders a 30% total return. Alongside cash payouts, the company has also executed a share repurchase program, buying back 141 million shares in 2025.
Borouge’s earnings were boosted by strong sales, favorable pricing, and disciplined cost management. The company also completed its Borouge 3 turnaround project ahead of schedule and within budget, strengthening operational efficiency. Meanwhile, the $8 billion Borouge 4 expansion, now more than 90% complete, will add 1.4 million tons of annual production capacity by the end of 2026.
Looking forward, Borouge plans to establish Borouge Group International in early 2026. The new entity is projected to become a $60 billion global petrochemical leader and the fourth-largest polyolefins producer worldwide. Management also reaffirmed its intention to maintain annual dividends of at least 16.2 fils per share through 2030, subject to approvals.
The combination of steady dividends, expansion projects, and operational discipline underscores Borouge’s strategy of balancing shareholder returns with long-term growth in the global petrochemical sector.
