Own Bendigo Bank shares? Here are the dates to watch in 2025

Bendigo Bank already has 2025 all mapped out.

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Although it is not one of the four big ASX bank stocksBendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) shares remain a popular investment on the ASX.

Many investors love the exposure to the Australian financial sector that Bendigo Bank shares provide, as well as the hefty (and fully franked) dividend potential.

They have no doubt also appreciated Bendigo Bank's share price success in 2024 to date, speaking for long-term investors, that is. 

Over the year, Bendigo Bank has risen from around $9.70 a share to the $13.50 we see today (at the time of writing). That's a rise worth a whopping 39.2% – not bad for an ASX 200 bank stock.

Check out just how well Bendigo Bank shares have performed compared to the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) below:

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Luckily for Bendigo Bank shareholders, the company has just released its 2025 calendar for perusal. So today, let's discuss the big events pencilled in for next year for anyone who still owns this high-flying stock.

What does 2025 look like for this ASX 200 bank stock?

The first major event on Bendigo Bank's calendar is the 17 February half-year earnings report. Yep, halfway through February is when we'll get our first look at Bendigo Bank's books in 2025. Perhaps more importantly, that's also when we'll find out exactly how much this bank's next interim dividend will be worth.

This interim dividend, with an ex-dividend date of 26 February, will be paid out on 31 March.

Following these earnings and dividend, Bendigo Bank shareholders are set for a quiet few months. The next major event on the calendar will be the 26 August full-year earnings report. This is when we'll get a look at Bendigo Bank's full set of results for the 2025 financial year. As with the half-year earnings, this is also when we'll find out how much this bank's final dividend for 2025 will come in at.

This dividend payday has been scheduled for 30 September. That's with an ex-dividend date of 2 September.

Following these earnings and dividend payment, Bendigo Bank will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) on 21 October. This will be the last major event that the bank has on its 2025 calendar.

Bendigo Bank share price snapshot

Bendigo Bank's gains over 2024 to date are stunning. The bank is up 39.2% in 2024 and up by around 42.2% over the past 12 months. Over the past five years, shareholders have enjoyed a return worth 35.4%.

At the current Bendigo Bank share price, this ASX 200 bank stock is trading on a dividend yield of 4.67%.

Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Bendigo And Adelaide Bank. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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