UOB stock nudges higher as dividend hunt and rate outlook keep Singapore banks in play
Singapore, January 12, 2026, 15:03 SGT — Regular session Shares of United Overseas Bank Limited (U11) rose 0.14 Singapore dollars, or about 0.4%, to S$36.16 in Monday afternoon trade. DBS Group and OCBC were also firmer, up 0.5% and 1.1% respectively, Google Finance data showed. (Google) The move comes as Singapore bank stocks start 2026 on the front foot, with investors leaning back into dividend names as interest rates are expected to ease. Morningstar’s Lorraine Tan said UOB “stands out as the most attractive pick” at current valuations, with a projected dividend yield of 5.8% based on its Jan. 5