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Irish Continental Group plc operates as a maritime transport company. It operates through two segments, Ferries, and Container and Terminal. The Ferries segment engages in the provision of passenger and roll on roll off freight shipping, and container lift on lift off freight services on routes between Ireland, Britain, and Continental Europe. The Container and Terminal segment provides door-to-door and feeder lift on lift off freight services, stevedoring, and other related terminal services, as well as operates container terminals in the ports of Dublin and Belfast. The company also provides ship chartering, shipping and forwarding agency, ship leasing, and administration services. Irish Continental Group plc was founded in 1972 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Irish Continental Dividend Announcement

• Irish Continental announced a semi annually dividend of €0.05 per ordinary share which will be made payable on . Ex dividend date: 2024-09-12
• Irish Continental annual dividend for 2024 was €0.15
• Irish Continental annual dividend for 2023 was €0.14
• Irish Continental's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.79%
• Irish Continental's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 38.30%

Irish Continental Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2024-09-12€0.05semi annually
2024-05-16€0.10semi annually
2023-09-14€0.05semi annually
2023-05-18€0.09semi annually
2022-09-15€0.05semi annually
2022-06-09€0.09semi annually
2020-05-28€0.09semi annually
2019-09-19€0.04semi annually
2019-05-16€0.09semi annually
2018-09-20€0.04semi annually
2018-05-17€0.08semi annually
2017-09-21€0.04semi annually
2017-05-25€0.08semi annually
2016-09-22€0.04semi annually
2016-05-26€0.07semi annually
2015-09-17€0.04semi annually
2015-06-04€0.07semi annually
2014-09-17€0.03semi annually
2014-06-04€0.67semi annually
2013-09-18€0.33semi annually
2013-06-05€0.67semi annually
2012-09-19€0.33semi annually
2012-06-06€0.67semi annually

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Irish Continental current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.79%. Interested in purchasing Irish Continental stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Irish Continental Financial Ratios

P/E ratio14.46
PEG ratio-1.30
P/B ratio3.23
ROE22.21%
Payout ratio38.30%
Current ratio0.78
Quick ratio0.74
Cash Ratio0.26

Irish Continental Dividend FAQ

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