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IPG Photonics Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells various high-performance fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and diode lasers used in various applications primarily in materials processing worldwide. The company's laser products include hybrid fiber-solid state lasers with green and ultraviolet wavelengths; fiber pigtailed packaged diodes and fiber coupled direct diode laser systems; high-energy pulsed lasers, multi-wavelength and tunable lasers, and single-polarization and single-frequency lasers; and high-power optical fiber delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, chillers, scanners, and other accessories. It also provides erbium-doped fiber and Raman amplifiers, and integrated communications systems, which are deployed in broadband networks; and ytterbium and thulium specialty fiber amplifiers and broadband light sources. In addition, the company offers integrated laser systems; 2D compact flat sheet cutter systems and multi-axis systems; welding seam stepper and picker, a fiber laser welding tool; high precision laser systems; specialized fiber laser systems; and optical transceiver and transponder modules for interconnecting electronic equipment, including Ethernet switches, IP routers and DWDM/SONET/SDH optical transport modules within telecommunications, cable multi-system operators, and data center networking applications. It's lasers and amplifiers are also used in materials processing, communications, and medical and advanced applications. The company markets its products to original equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and end users through direct sales force, as well as through agreements with independent sales representatives and distributors. IPG Photonics Corporation was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Oxford, Massachusetts.

IPG Photonics Dividend Announcement

• IPG Photonics announced a annually dividend of $0.65 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2012-12-28. Ex dividend date: 2012-12-19
• IPG Photonics's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

IPG Photonics Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2012-12-19$0.65annually2012-12-28

IPG Photonics Dividend per year

IPG Photonics Dividend Yield

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

IPG Photonics Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-24.85
PEG ratio-0.93
P/B ratio1.74
ROE-6.48%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio8.09
Quick ratio6.44
Cash Ratio4.55

IPG Photonics Dividend FAQ

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