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BIO-key International, Inc. develops and markets fingerprint identification biometric technology and software solutions, and enterprise-ready identity access management solutions for commercial, government, and education customers in the United States and internationally. The company offers BIO-key PortalGuard and PortalGuard IDaaS solutions, a customer-controlled and neutral-by-design cloud-based identity platform that allows customers to integrate with any cloud or on-premises SaaS application, as well as windows device authentication through IAM platform. Its solutions enable its customers to secure their workforces and student populations; and make their partner networks more collaborative. In addition, it provides BIO-key VST and WEB-key products; and Civil and Large-Scale ID Infrastructure solutions that develops finger-based biometric technology. Further, it offers finger scanners for enterprise and consumer markets under SideSwipe, EcoID, and SidePass brand names. The company was formerly known as SAC Technologies and changed its name to BIO-key International, Inc. in 2002. BIO-key International, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Wall, New Jersey.

BIO-key International Dividend Announcement

• BIO-key International announced a annually dividend of $0.11 per ordinary share which will be made payable on . Ex dividend date: 1997-07-25
• BIO-key International's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

BIO-key International Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
1997-07-25$0.11annually

BIO-key International Dividend per year

BIO-key International Dividend Yield

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

BIO-key International Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-0.19
PEG ratio0.17
P/B ratio13.07
ROE-5377.77%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio0.78
Quick ratio0.71
Cash Ratio0.31

BIO-key International Dividend FAQ

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