Sampath Bank
SAMP.N0000BanksMain Board
Rs140.50
−1.25 (−0.88%)Market openPrices for November 2As of 12:56 PMDelayed up to 15 minutesPrices are polled from the exchange every 15 minutes during the session, so what you see can be up to 15 minutes old. Not suitable for trading decisions on the minute.
52-week low
135.00
52-week high
167.00
- Previous closeThe level at the end of the previous trading day — the baseline today's change is measured from.
- 141.75
- Open
- 142.25
- Day rangeThe lowest and highest level reached during today's session; the marker shows where it stands now.
- 140.00 – 142.25
- Shares tradedHow many shares changed hands. Compare it with the usual volume: a move on heavy volume has more participants behind it.
- 73.7K
- 0.2× the 30-day average
- TurnoverThe rupee value of every share that changed hands today (price × shares, summed). Higher turnover means more money moved through the market.
- Rs 10.4M
- 297 trades
- Market valueMarket capitalisation: share price × shares issued. For the market, the total value of every listed company at today's prices.
- Rs 166.2B
- 2.29% of the whole market
- Since 1 JanuaryYear to date: the change since the last close of the previous year.
- −4.10%
- Dividend yield
- 7.33%
- BetaHow much the share has tended to move when the market moves. 1 means in step with the ASPI; above 1, more than the market; below 1, less.
- 0.68
- Foreign holding
- —
Price history
Full chart with events2026-11-02O 142.25H 142.25L 140.00C 140.50−0.88%Vol 73.7K
Blue dots mark days the company was in the news. Point at one to read the headline.
In plain words
What the chart above shows, measured. Not advice.
- The price is above its 50-day average (Rs 139.53) but below its 200-day average (Rs 145.57): better than recent months, still below the year's average.
- Momentum (RSI) is 56, between the 30 and 70 that chart readers watch: neither a fast rise nor a fast fall.
- A quiet day: 0.1× its usual daily volume.
- +0.36% over the last month, +2.93% over the last three.
If you had invested
Rs 10,259+Rs 259 (+2.59%)
- Bought on Nov 3, 2025
- 68 shares at Rs 147.00
- Worth today
- Rs 9,558
- Dividends received
- Rs 701
Before brokerage and tax, counting part shares. Past prices do not tell you future ones.
Sampath Bank in the news
Articles where the company or its directors are the subject, with the line that names it.
Sampath Bank appoints Hashindra Silva as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director
Sampath Bank PLC has appointed Mr.
LeadershipHiru News - EnglishSampath Bank PLC Appoints Hashindra Silva as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director
Sampath Bank PLC has appointed Mr.
LeadershipAda Derana BizSampath Bank and David Pieris Automobiles introduce new customer-centric mobility solutions
…ted automotive products and competitive financing through a single partnership, Sampath Bank PLC and David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Recognising the growing demand for accessible vehicle ownership solutions and the need for customers to…
The IslandExternal stock market volatility drags bourse into drabness
Those crossings were; Sampath Bank 1 million shares crossed to the tune of Rs 138 million; its shares traded at Rs 138, Melstacorp 323,000 shares crossed to the tune of Rs 58 million; its shares sold at Rs 178, CAL3 Fund 500 million shares…
The IslandSampath Bank and David Pieris Automobiles Introduce New Customer-Centric Mobility Solutions
…ted automotive products and competitive financing through a single partnership, Sampath Bank PLC and David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Recognising the growing demand for accessible vehicle ownership solutions and the need for customers to…
Colombo GazetteSampath Bank and David Pieris Automobiles Introduce Mobility Solutions
…ted automotive products and competitive financing through a single partnership, Sampath Bank PLC and David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited recently entered into a strategic collaboration to deliver greater affordability, convenience an…
Hiru News - EnglishSri Lanka’s Sampath Bank, David Pieris Automobiles launch vehicle financing partnership
…cles through David Pieris Automobiles will receive a 0.5 percentage point reduction ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's Sampath Bank and David Pieris Automobiles are partnering to offer customers preferential vehicle financing and ownership benefits.
DealsEconomyNextSampath Bank and David Pieris Automobiles Introduce New Customer-Centric Mobility Solutions
…ted automotive products and competitive financing through a single partnership, Sampath Bank PLC and David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited recently entered into a strategic collaboration to deliver greater affordability, convenience an…
Ada Derana Biz
In market reports
Where the day's market wrap named this share.
Sri Lanka stocks close up 1.5-pct, banks lead turnover
Kalu ganga basin flood warning extended by 24 hours amid continued rainfall
Sri Lanka to host World Buddhist Sangha Council’s 60th anniversary celebrations in November
Chinese Ambassador meets Buddhasasana Minister to enhance cultural ties
Bourse extends decline as both indices close in red
Connections
Who Sampath Bank is linked to — by the news, its directors, its group and its sector.
- In the news together
- Sector peers
In the news together
7 articles about both · “Siyapatha Finance records exceptional financial performance for 1H 2026”
5 articles about both · “සම්පත් බැංකුව නිලාවේලි , ත්රිකුණාමලය හා පාසිකුඩාවල හෝටල් දේපල තුනක් අත්පත් කරගනී”
- JKH John Keells Holdings−2.20%
4 articles about both · “Heavy selling pressure sends ASPI tumbling”
2 articles about both · “Sampath Bank, Prime Lands launch 0% equity home financing scheme”
- MELS Melstacorp PLC−0.28%
1 article about both · “Sri Lanka stocks trade down on Friday, Melstacorp and Sampath Bank drag”
- UAL Union Assurance PLC+0.87%
1 article about both · “Union Assurance Honours Top Life Lead Performers at the Sampath Bank Life Leads Annual Awards 2025”
Sector peers
- COMB Commercial Bank−0.75%
- HNB HNB−0.07%
- DFCC DFCC Bank−0.41%
- SEYB Seylan Bank−0.11%
Board of directors
The directors on the company's board today.
S.H. Amarasekera
ChairmanIndependent
D.K.D.S. Wijeyeratne
Deputy ChairmanIndependent
S.D.P. Gunawardana
Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
D A de V. Gunasekara
Executive
H.A. Cabraal
Independent
P.D.R. Hettiaratchi
Independent
V. K. Hirdaramani
Independent
R.K. Jayawardena
Independent
C.V. Kulatilaka
Independent
R.K. Modder
Independent
A. Nanayakkara
Independent
Y.S.H.H.K Silva
Non-executive
Board changes
From the company's own notices, newest first.
- Mr. Yonmerengna Simon Hewage Hashindra Kumara Silva · Appointed to the boardOctober 28, 2026
- Mr.Pradeep Dilshan Rajeeva Hettiaratchi · Appointed to the boardMay 1, 2026
- Mr. Sanjaya Dias Pujitha Gunawardana · Became CEOSeptember 24, 2025
Dividends
7.33% yield over the last 12 months at today's price.
| Per share | Ex-dividend | Payment | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs 10.30 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | Interim · 2025 |
Disclosures
Debenture issue
SAMPATH BANK PLC (“BANK”) – BASEL III COMPLIANT - LISTED RATED UNSECURED SUBORDINATED REDEEMABLE 5 YEAR (2026/2031) AND 7 YEAR (2026/2033) DEBENTURES WITH A NON-VIABILITY CONVERSION FEATURE 2026
Appointment of directors
DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 8 AND SECTION 9 OF THE COLOMBO STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING RULES APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR – MR. Y.S.H.H.K. SILVA
Debenture issue
Debenture issue
Corporate disclosure
Corporate disclosure
Directors' dealings
Directors buying and selling their own companies' shares.
About the company
In the company's own words.
Commercial Banking.
- Established
- 1986
- Listed
- June 10, 1987
- ISIN
- LK0090N00007
- Shares issued
- 1,172,700,760
- All-time rangePrices as they were traded. A share split or bonus issue makes old prices look much higher than today's without anyone losing money.
- 8.00 – 550.00
- Company secretaries
- Mr. Reginold Lasantha Senaka Senaratne
- Auditors
- Messrs.KPMG, Chartered Accountants
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