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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. Its orally-delivered small molecule drug candidates under development comprise Sotagliflozin that completed Phase III clinical trials for the for the treatment of heart failure and type 1 diabetes; and LX9211, which is in Phase II clinical development for the treatment of neuropathic pain. The company has strategic collaboration and license agreements with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, and Genentech, Inc. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Dividend Announcement

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

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Dividend Yield

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

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-2.77
PEG ratio0.02
P/B ratio2.32
ROE73.27%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio11.51
Quick ratio11.49
Cash Ratio1.28

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Dividend FAQ

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