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Encourage Technologies Co., Ltd. develops, maintains, and sells computer system software products primarily in Japan. The company offers ESS SmartIT Operation products, including ESS REC, a standard tool for monitoring and auditing user system operations; Remote Access Auditor that records the remote user system operations, including capturing desktop screen, such as videos; and ESS AdminGate, which covers security management for servers, including privileged access management, password management, log management, and file transfer controls. It also provides ESS FileGate that provides safe transferring file environment by various type of file sanitization technologies; ESS AdminControl, a privilege ID management product; ESS AdminControl for Client for managing local administrator password; and ID Inspector, which identifies the user who uses Shared ID, such as root/administrators without any customization of application and operation systems. In addition, the company offers ESS AutoAuditor, which is an automated audit for user system operation validation; ESS AutoQuality, a user system operation solution; and Encourage Super Station, a system monitoring solution. Further, it provides BPO and consulting services related to computer operation management. The company was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Encourage Technologies Dividend Announcement

Encourage Technologies announced a annually dividend of ¥20.00 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-06-01. Ex dividend date: 2025-03-28
Encourage Technologies's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.5%

Encourage Technologies Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2025-03-28¥20.00annually2025-06-01
2024-03-28¥20.00annually
2023-03-30¥2.00annually2023-06-26
2022-03-30¥18.00annually2022-06-27
2021-03-30¥18.00annually2021-06-28
2020-03-30¥18.00annually2020-06-29
2019-03-27¥4.00annually2019-06-24
2018-03-28¥50.00annually2018-06-25
2017-03-29¥25.00annually2017-06-26
2016-03-29¥25.00annually
2015-03-27¥19.00annually
2014-03-27¥15.00annually

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Encourage Technologies Dividend Yield

Encourage Technologies current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.5%. Interested in purchasing Encourage Technologies stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Encourage Technologies Financial Ratios

P/E ratio16.76
PEG ratio0.61
P/B ratio1.15
ROE6.80%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio2.97
Quick ratio2.97
Cash Ratio2.78

Encourage Technologies Dividend FAQ

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