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Atlanticus Holdings Corporation provides credit and related financial services and products to customers the United States. It operates in two segments, Credit as a Service, and Auto Finance. The Credit as a Service segment originates a range of consumer loan products, such as private label and general purpose credit cards originated by lenders through various channels, including retail and healthcare, direct mail solicitation, digital marketing, and partnerships with third parties; and offers credit to their customers for the purchase of various goods and services, including consumer electronics, furniture, elective medical procedures, healthcare, educational services, and home-improvements by partnering with retailers and service providers. In addition, it offers loan servicing, such as risk management and customer service outsourcing for third parties; and engages in testing and investment activities in consumer finance technology platforms. The Auto Finance segment purchases and/or services loans secured by automobiles from or for a pre-qualified network of independent automotive dealers and automotive finance companies in the buy-here, pay-here, and used car business. This segment also provides floor plan financing and installment lending products. Further, the company invests in and services portfolios of credit card receivables. Atlanticus Holdings Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanticus Dividend Announcement

• Atlanticus announced a annually dividend of $0.50 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2009-12-31. Ex dividend date: 2009-12-29
• Atlanticus's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%
• Atlanticus's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 29.76%

Atlanticus Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2009-12-29$0.50annually2009-12-31

Atlanticus Dividend per year

Atlanticus Dividend Yield

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

Atlanticus Financial Ratios

P/E ratio9.62
PEG ratio-0.12
P/B ratio1.84
ROE19.17%
Payout ratio29.76%
Current ratio0.18
Quick ratio0.18
Cash Ratio0.14

Atlanticus Dividend FAQ

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