Muthoot Finance rewards investors with 260% dividend as Q4 profit jumps 43% – Do you have this multibagger in your portfolio?

Gold loan major Muthoot Finance on Tuesday announced a massive 260 per cent dividend, translating to Rs 26 per equity share, as part of its FY25 earnings declaration. This marks the highest-ever dividend payout in the company’s history and comes just a month after a similar Rs 26/share reward in April.With a face value of Rs 10, the dividend reflects the company’s robust financial performance and strong shareholder returns. While the record date is yet to be announced, the move has already grabbed investor eyeballs, with the stock trading at Rs 2,259.90, up 1.96 per cent intraday.

Q4 FY25 highlights: Profit up 42.7%, NII surges 36%

The non-banking financial company reported a 42.7 per cent year-on-year jump in profit after tax PAT to Rs 1,508 crore, compared to Rs 1,056 crore in Q4 FY24.Net interest income NII rose sharply by 36 per cent YoY to Rs 2,904 crore.

Interest income surged to Rs 4,784 crore, a solid 42.5 per cent increase from the year-ago period.For the full year FY25, Muthoot Finance clocked a PAT of Rs 5,201 crore, up 28 per cent YoY. Its Assets Under Management AUM rose by a remarkable 41 per cent YoY, crossing the Rs 1.02 lakh crore milestone.

Multibagger returns: Stock up 113% in 2 years

Not just in earnings, the stock has turned into a wealth creator. Muthoot Finance shares have gained 113.52 per cent in the last two years and delivered a 12.16 per cent return in the last one month alone.

What this means for investors

With consistent dividend payouts, a strong loan portfolio, and aggressive growth in core earnings, Muthoot Finance has reaffirmed its position as a top pick among NBFCs. Investors seeking steady returns and value appreciation may find this stock hard to ignore.