Askari Bank Limited (PSX: AKBL) is a commercial banks company on the Pakistan Stock Exchange and a member of the KSE-100 index. Its shares closed at Rs 107.99 on 30 Oct 2026, down 1.18% on the day. The price is 64% of the way from its 52-week low of Rs 73.22 to its high of Rs 127.90. At this price the company is valued at Rs 156.51 bn, or 6.2 times its earnings over the last 12 months, with a dividend yield of 7.3%.
AKBL key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Share price | Rs 107.99 (30 Oct 2026) |
| 52-week range | Rs 73.22 to Rs 127.90 |
| Market capitalisation | Rs 156.51 bn |
| P/E ratio (12 months) | 6.21x |
| Price to book | – |
| Earnings per share (12 months) | Rs 17.39 (+0.2% on a year earlier) |
| Dividend yield | 7.3% |
| Sales (12 months) | Rs 344.88 bn |
| Profit after tax (12 months) | Rs 25.18 bn |
| Net margin | 21.4% |
| Debt to equity | 6.38x |
| Sector | Commercial Banks |
AKBL dividends
Askari Bank Limited paid a cash dividend in 8 of the last 10 years, Rs 7.00 a share over the last 12 months, about 45% of its profit (the payout ratio). The latest payout was Rs 2.00 a share, with an ex-date of 12 Aug 2026.
| Financial year | Cash dividend per share |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | Rs 5.00 |
| FY2024 | Rs 3.00 |
| FY2023 | Rs 2.50 |
| FY2022 | None |
| FY2021 | None |
| FY2020 | Rs 2.61 |
| FY2019 | Rs 1.30 |
| FY2018 | Rs 0.87 |
| FY2017 | Rs 0.87 |
| FY2016 | Rs 1.30 |
Adjusted for bonus shares and splits.
AKBL results and articles
- Askari Bank Q3 2026: profit dips 4% to Rs 7.2 bn as costs jump, nine months still up 14% (29 Oct 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AKBL share price?
Askari Bank Limited (AKBL) closed at Rs 107.99 on 30 Oct 2026. Its 52-week range is Rs 73.22 to Rs 127.90.
What is the P/E ratio of AKBL?
AKBL trades at 6.2 times its earnings over the last 12 months (EPS of Rs 17.39).
Does AKBL pay dividends?
Askari Bank Limited paid a cash dividend in 8 of the last 10 years, a dividend yield of 7.3% at the current price.
Prices are closing prices from PSX; figures are from company results. Updated daily. For information only, not investment advice.