Bid Corporation Limited provides foodservice solutions worldwide. The company manufactures and distributes fresh ingredients, including fish, seafood, meat, produce, dairy products, and ambient goods for the hospitality, institutional, catering, and retail sectors. It also provides foodservice and beverage distribution services for the HoReCa sector; and develops e-commerce solutions. In addition, the company manufactures and distributes meat, poultry, dairy, and general food ingredients, as well as baking ingredients and equipment; and offers a multi-temperature foodservice for various ambient, and chilled and frozen food products. Further, it distributes specialty products for the western styled food market; and frozen, chilled, and ambient local products for the independent street market, as well as sells non-food goods. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Bid Dividend Announcement
• Bid announced a semi annually dividend of R565.00 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-09-30. Ex dividend date: 2024-09-25
• Bid annual dividend for 2024 was R1090.00
• Bid annual dividend for 2023 was R940.00
• Bid's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.46%
• Bid's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 42.41%
• Bid's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 10.91% year
Bid Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
---|---|---|---|
2024-09-25 | R565.00 | semi annually | 2024-09-30 |
2024-03-19 | R525.00 | semi annually | 2024-03-25 |
2023-09-27 | R500.00 | semi annually | 2023-10-02 |
2023-03-22 | R440.00 | semi annually | 2023-03-27 |
2022-09-21 | R400.00 | semi annually | 2022-09-26 |
2022-03-23 | R300.00 | semi annually | 2022-03-28 |
2021-10-20 | R400.00 | semi annually | 2021-10-25 |
2020-03-25 | R330.00 | semi annually | 2020-03-30 |
2019-09-25 | R330.00 | semi annually | 2019-09-30 |
2019-03-19 | R310.00 | semi annually | 2019-03-25 |
2018-09-19 | R280.00 | semi annually | 2018-09-25 |
2018-03-20 | R280.00 | semi annually | 2018-03-26 |
2017-09-20 | R250.00 | semi annually | 2017-09-26 |
2017-03-22 | R250.00 | semi annually | 2017-03-27 |
2016-09-14 | R241.00 | semi annually |
Bid Dividend per year
Bid Dividend growth
Bid Dividend Yield
Bid current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.46%. Interested in purchasing Bid stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:
Bid Financial Ratios
Bid Dividend FAQ
Other factors to consider when evaluating Bid as a dividend stock include its dividend yield, dividend growth, payout ratio, and the sustainability of its dividend payments given its earnings and cash flow. These factors can provide insight into the company's ability to maintain or increase its dividend in the future.
Place an order: Use the brokerage's trading platform to place an order to buy Bid stock.
Remember that buying stocks involves risk, and it's important to carefully consider your investment goals, risk tolerance, and conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions.
1. Determination of Dividend: Bid's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Bid publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Bid distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Bid are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Bid sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Bid distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Bid declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Bid's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Bid's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.