Deutsche Post AG operates as a mail and logistics company in Germany, rest of Europe, the Americas, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through five segments: Express; Global Forwarding, Freight; Supply Chain; eCommerce Solutions; and Post & Parcel Germany. The Express segment offers time-definite courier and express services to business and private customers. The Global Forwarding, Freight segment provides air, ocean, and overland freight forwarding services; and offers multimodal and sector-specific solutions. This segment's business model is based on brokering transport services between customers and freight carriers. The Supply Chain segment delivers customized supply chain solutions to its customers based on modular components, including warehousing and transport services; and value-added services, such as e-fulfilment and returns management, lead logistics partner, real estate solutions, service logistics, and packaging solutions for various industrial sectors. The eCommerce Solutions segment provides parcel delivery and cross-border non-time definite international services. The Post & Parcel Germany segment transports and delivers mail communication, parcels, physical and hybrid letters, and special products for the delivery of goods; and offers additional services, such as registered mail, cash on delivery, and insured items. This segment also provides digital products, including stamps with data matrix codes and various postal services. Deutsche Post AG was founded in 1490 and is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.
Deutsche Post Dividend Announcement
• Deutsche Post announced a annually dividend of $1.99 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-05-08. Ex dividend date: 2024-05-06
• Deutsche Post annual dividend for 2024 was $1.99
• Deutsche Post annual dividend for 2023 was $2.04
• Deutsche Post's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 5.3%
• Deutsche Post's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 67.38%
• Deutsche Post's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 7.69% year
• Deutsche Post's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 11.28% year
Deutsche Post Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-05-06 | $1.99 | annually | 2024-05-08 |
2023-05-05 | $2.04 | annually | 2023-05-09 |
2022-05-09 | $1.90 | annually | 2022-05-11 |
2021-05-07 | $1.63 | annually | 2021-05-11 |
2020-08-28 | $1.36 | annually | 2020-09-01 |
2019-05-16 | $1.15 | annually | 2019-05-20 |
2018-04-25 | $1.41 | annually | 2018-04-27 |
2017-05-02 | $1.14 | annually | 2017-05-04 |
2016-05-19 | $0.95 | annually | |
2015-05-28 | $0.93 | annually | |
2014-05-28 | $1.09 | annually | |
2013-05-30 | $0.70 | annually |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Deutsche Post'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, Deutsche Post 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, Deutsche Post 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 Deutsche Post 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: Deutsche Post 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, Deutsche Post distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Deutsche Post 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 Deutsche Post'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 Deutsche Post'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.