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Astrotech Corporation operates as a science and technology development and commercialization company worldwide. It operates through three segments, Astrotech Technologies, Inc. (ATI), 1st Detect Corporation (1st Detect), and AgLAB Inc (AgLAB). The ATI segment owns and licenses the AMS Technology, the platform mass spectrometry technology. The 1st Detect segment manufactures explosives and narcotics trace detectors for use at airports, secured facilities, and borders. This segment provides TRACER 1000, a mass spectrometer based explosives trace detector to replace the explosives trace detectors used at airports, cargo and secured facilities, and borders. The AgLAB segment develops AgLAB-1000, a mass spectrometer for use in the hemp and cannabis market. It also develops BreathTest-1000, a breath analysis tool to screen for volatile organic compound metabolites found in a person's breath. The company was formerly known as SPACEHAB, Inc. and changed its name to Astrotech Corporation in 2009. Astrotech Corporation was incorporated in 1984 is based in Austin, Texas.

Astrotech Dividend Announcement

• Astrotech does not currently offer dividends, we're keeping a close eye on its growth potential and financial developments.
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Astrotech Dividend History

Astrotech Dividend Yield

Astrotech current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing Astrotech stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Astrotech Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-1.03
PEG ratio0.21
P/B ratio0.39
ROE-33.26%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio14.86
Quick ratio14.86
Cash Ratio3.06

Astrotech Dividend FAQ

Does Astrotech stock pay dividends?
Astrotech does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Astrotech ever paid a dividend?
No, Astrotech has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Astrotech is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Astrotech pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Astrotech would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Astrotech ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Astrotech has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Astrotech a dividend aristocrat?
Astrotech is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Astrotech a dividend king?
Astrotech is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Astrotech a dividend stock?
No, Astrotech is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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