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CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT), formerly known as CapitaLand Retail China Trust, is Singapore's largest China-focused real estate investment trust (REIT). Upon completion of the transformational acquisition of five business parks and balance 49% interest in Rock Square, CLCT's enlarged portfolio will comprise of 13 shopping malls and five business park properties. The geographically diversified portfolio has a total gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 1.8 million square metre (sq m), located across 11 leading Chinese cities. CLCT was listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) on 8 December 2006, and established with the objective of investing on a long-term basis in a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate and real estate-related assets in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau that are used primarily for retail, office and industrial purposes (including business parks, logistics facilities, data centres and integrated developments). CLCT's retail properties are strategically located in densely populated areas with good connectivity to public transport. The malls are positioned as one-stop family-oriented destinations housing a wide range of lifestyle offerings that cater to varied consumer preferences in shopping, dining and entertainment as well as essential services. CLCT's portfolio comprises a diverse mix of more than 2,000 leases, which include leading brands UNIQLO, Xiaomi, ZARA, Haidilao, Nike, Sephora, Starbucks Coffee and Swarovski. The malls are CapitaMall Xizhimen, CapitaMall Wangjing, CapitaMall Grand Canyon and CapitaMall Shuangjing in Beijing; Rock Square in Guangzhou; CapitaMall Xinnan in Chengdu; CapitaMall Qibao in Shanghai; CapitaMall Minzhongleyuan in Wuhan; CapitaMall Saihan and CapitaMall Nuohemule in Hohhot; CapitaMall Xuefu, CapitaMall Aidemengdun in Harbin and CapitaMall Yuhuating in Changsha. CLCT has a portfolio of five business parks situated in high-growth economic zones which house high quality and reputable domestic and multinational corporations operating in new economy sectors such as Electronics, Engineering, E-Commerce, Information and Communications Technology and Financial Services. The business parks exhibit excellent connectivity with close proximity to transportation hubs, and are easily accessible via various modes of transportation. The properties are Ascendas Xinsu Portfolio in Suzhou, Ascendas Innovation Towers and Ascendas Innovation Hub in Xi'an and Singapore-Hangzhou Science & Technology Park Phase I and Phase II in Hangzhou. CLCT is managed by CapitaLand China Trust Management Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore-listed CapitaLand Limited, one of Asia's largest diversified real estate groups.

CapitaLand China Trust Dividend Announcement

• CapitaLand China Trust announced a semi annually dividend of S$0.03 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-09-25. Ex dividend date: 2024-08-06
• CapitaLand China Trust annual dividend for 2024 was S$0.03
• CapitaLand China Trust annual dividend for 2023 was S$0.07
• CapitaLand China Trust's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.93%
• CapitaLand China Trust's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 664.92%
• CapitaLand China Trust's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 2.98% year
• CapitaLand China Trust's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 1.44% year

CapitaLand China Trust Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2024-08-06S$0.03semi annually2024-09-25
2023-08-03S$0.04semi annually
2023-02-10S$0.03semi annually
2022-08-02S$0.04semi annually
2022-02-09S$0.02semi annually
2021-10-19S$0.03semi annually
2021-08-05S$0.04semi annually
2021-02-05S$0.01semi annually
2020-11-24S$0.03semi annually
2020-08-06S$0.03semi annually
2020-02-14S$0.04semi annually
2019-08-08S$0.06semi annually
2019-02-12S$0.05semi annually
2018-08-02S$0.05semi annually
2018-02-06S$0.01semi annually
2017-12-04S$0.04semi annually
2017-08-02S$0.05semi annually
2017-02-02S$0.05semi annually
2016-08-02S$0.05semi annually
2016-02-12S$0.05semi annually
2015-08-04S$0.05semi annually
2015-02-04S$0.05semi annually
2014-08-06S$0.05semi annually
2014-02-05S$0.04semi annually
2013-08-06S$0.05semi annually
2013-03-08S$0.01semi annually

CapitaLand China Trust Dividend per year

CapitaLand China Trust Dividend growth

CapitaLand China Trust Dividend Yield

CapitaLand China Trust current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.93%. Interested in purchasing CapitaLand China Trust stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

CapitaLand China Trust Financial Ratios

P/E ratio73.10
PEG ratio0.74
P/B ratio0.70
ROE0.96%
Payout ratio664.92%
Current ratio0.88
Quick ratio0.88
Cash Ratio0.79

CapitaLand China Trust Dividend FAQ

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