YZJ Fin Hldg (YF8.SI) saw its stock soar by 3.65% in intraday trading on Wednesday, following the company's announcement of an increased dividend payout. The financial holding company revealed plans to raise its dividend from last year's payment to SGD0.0345, set to be distributed on May 15th.

The dividend increase brings the yield to an attractive 5.0%, which has evidently caught investors' attention. This move comes on the heels of a strong performance by YZJ Fin Hldg, with its stock price having already surged by 65% over the past three months. The company's decision to boost shareholder returns while maintaining a sustainable payout ratio of around 34% has been well-received by the market.

Analysts are projecting a 16.7% rise in earnings per share for YZJ Fin Hldg over the next year, further bolstering confidence in the company's financial outlook. While the company's dividend history is relatively short, having only started in 2023, the substantial growth in distributions signals management's commitment to rewarding shareholders as the business continues to perform well.