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DURECT Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, researches and develops medicines based on its epigenetic regulator and pharmaceutical programs. The company offers ALZET product line that consists of osmotic pumps and accessories used for research in mice, rats, and other laboratory animals. It also develops larsucosterol (DUR-928), an endogenous, orally bioavailable small molecule that is in Phase IIb clinical trial to play a regulatory role in lipid metabolism, stress and inflammatory responses, and cell death and survival to treat alcohol-associated hepatitis, as well as completed Phase Ib clinical trial to treat patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. In addition, the company offers POSIMIR, a post-surgical pain product to deliver bupivacaine up to days of in adults; and Methydur to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It markets and sells its ALZET lines through direct sales force in the United States, as well as through a network of distributors in Japan, Europe, and internationally. The company has strategic collaboration and other agreements with Virginia Commonwealth University Intellectual Property Foundation; Indivior UK Ltd.; and Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. DURECT Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

DURECT Dividend Announcement

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

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

DURECT Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-1.41
PEG ratio0.34
P/B ratio19.82
ROE-232.73%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio0.71
Quick ratio0.60
Cash Ratio0.45

DURECT Dividend FAQ

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