Taiwan Stock Exchange Reports EPS of NT$7.88 for 2025, Approves NT$4.7 Dividend

(Central News Agency, Taipei, June 12) The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) held its annual shareholders' meeting today. The TWSE reported a net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$136.45 billion for 2025, a slight increase of 0.7% from 2024, setting a new historical high. Earnings per share (EPS) were NT$7.88. The shareholders' meeting approved a total dividend of NT$4.7 per share, comprising a cash dividend of NT$3.2 and a stock dividend of NT$1.5.

Chairman Lin Hsiu-ming stated in his address that despite multiple uncertainties such as geopolitical risks and trade protectionism in 2025, Taiwan's capital market demonstrated strong resilience and growth momentum, with listed companies showing impressive operational performance and very active market trading.

The Taiwan Weighted Stock Index closed at 28,963.6 points at the end of 2025, a record high at the time, with an annual gain of over 25%. The average daily trading value on the centralized market reached NT$416 billion. The total market capitalization of listed stocks reached NT$94.36 trillion, ranking 8th globally.

Lin noted that while 2026 is full of international uncertainties, particularly the US-Iran conflict which has increased energy price volatility and created high uncertainty in capital markets, Taiwan's capital market continues to perform strongly due to its solid industrial fundamentals and continuously improving market systems.

So far this year, the Taiwan Weighted Index has broken through the 40,000-point mark. The average daily trading value from January to May reached NT$945.912 billion, and the total market capitalization of listed companies has further advanced to become the 5th largest globally. The TWSE stated it will continue to promote various businesses under the guidance of regulatory authorities to help Taiwan steadily progress towards its goal of becoming an Asian asset management center.

During the shareholders' meeting, a shareholder raised concerns about the unlimited opening of ETFs, suggesting they could become a major factor amplifying market volatility during a correction. TWSE President Lee Ai-ling responded that the TWSE is actively promoting diversified ETF products, such as active multi-asset ETFs, which can provide a balancing effect during market fluctuations. She added that the TWSE is studying the introduction of various ETF types available internationally.

Lee explained that there are many types of ETFs, including passive and active ones, with investment targets ranging from stocks to bonds, which can help diversify risk and avoid over-concentration. Using stock-type ETFs invested in Taiwan stocks as an example, she noted that they currently account for about 5% of total market capitalization and 7% of trading value, a ratio that is still within a controllable range and unlikely to significantly impact the stock market.

However, Lee acknowledged that the trading value of Taiwan stocks continues to expand, with the average daily trading value exceeding NT$900 billion this year. She attributed this to active market trading and the entry of many new investors, and stated that the TWSE will continue to promote financial literacy education. (Editor: Chang Li-chih) 1150612