DS Smith Plc provides packaging solutions, paper products, and recycling services worldwide. The company offers transit and transport, consumer, retail and shelf ready, online and e-retail, industrial, hazardous, multi-material, cushioning, and electrostatic discharge packaging products, as well as wrap arounds, trays, and bag-in-boxes; displays and promotional packaging products; corrugated pallets; Sheetfeeding products; packaging machine systems; and Sizzlepak, a stuffing material made of paper, folded in a zigzag shape, and cut into narrow strips, as well as provides outdoor advertising services. It also provides various recycling and waste management services, including total waste management, paper and cardboard recycling, confidential shredding, and coffee cups and plastics recycling, as well as equipment for the retail, manufacturing, print and publishing, paper mills, automotive, and public sectors. In addition, the company offers recycled corrugated case materials, specialty papers, and kraft liners, as well as related technical and supply chain services. It provides its packaging solutions for the food and drink, consumer goods, industrial, e-commerce and e-retail, and converter industries. The company was formerly known as David S. Smith (Holdings) PLC and changed its name to DS Smith Plc in 2001. DS Smith Plc was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
DS Smith Dividend Announcement
• DS Smith announced a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-10-04. Ex dividend date: 2024-09-05
• DS Smith annual dividend for 2024 was $0.16
• DS Smith annual dividend for 2023 was $0.23
• DS Smith's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.83%
• DS Smith's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 67.66%
• DS Smith's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 3.30% year
DS Smith Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-09-05 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2024-10-04 |
2023-12-14 | $0.08 | quarterly | 2024-01-31 |
2023-09-07 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2023-10-03 |
2022-12-15 | $0.07 | quarterly | 2023-01-31 |
2022-10-06 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2022-11-01 |
2022-04-07 | $0.06 | quarterly | 2022-05-03 |
2021-10-07 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2021-11-01 |
2021-04-08 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2021-05-04 |
2020-04-13 | $0.07 | quarterly | |
2019-10-03 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2019-11-01 |
2019-04-04 | $0.07 | quarterly | 2019-05-01 |
2018-10-04 | $0.13 | quarterly | 2018-11-01 |
2018-04-05 | $0.06 | quarterly | 2018-05-01 |
2017-10-05 | $0.13 | quarterly | 2017-11-01 |
2017-04-06 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2017-05-02 |
2016-09-29 | $0.11 | quarterly | |
2016-03-31 | $0.05 | quarterly | |
2015-10-01 | $0.11 | quarterly | |
2015-04-02 | $0.05 | quarterly | |
2014-10-01 | $0.10 | quarterly | |
2014-04-02 | $0.06 | quarterly |
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1. Determination of Dividend: DS Smith'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, DS Smith 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, DS Smith 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 DS Smith 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: DS Smith 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, DS Smith distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: DS Smith 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 DS Smith'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 DS Smith'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.