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DaVita Inc. provides kidney dialysis services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure. The company operates kidney dialysis centers and provides related lab services in outpatient dialysis centers. It also provides outpatient, hospital inpatient, and home-based hemodialysis services; owns clinical laboratories that provide routine laboratory tests for dialysis and other physician-prescribed laboratory tests for ESRD patients; and management and administrative services to outpatient dialysis centers. In addition, the company provides disease management services to 16,000 patients in risk-based integrated care arrangements and 7,000 patients in other integrated care arrangements; vascular access services; clinical research programs; physician services; and comprehensive kidney care services. As of December 31, 2021, it provided dialysis and administrative services in the United States through a network of 2,815 outpatient dialysis centers serving approximately 203,100 patients; and operated 339 outpatient dialysis centers located in 10 countries outside of the United States serving approximately 39,900 patients. Further, the company provides acute inpatient dialysis services in approximately 850 hospitals and related laboratory services in the United States. The company was formerly known as DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. and changed its name to DaVita Inc. in September 2016. DaVita Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

DaVita Dividend Announcement

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

DaVita Dividend Yield

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

DaVita Financial Ratios

P/E ratio15.45
PEG ratio0.15
P/B ratio33.06
ROE110.29%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio1.37
Quick ratio1.33
Cash Ratio0.36

DaVita Dividend FAQ

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