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M3, Inc. provides medical-related services primarily to physicians and other healthcare professionals through Internet. The company operates through five reporting segments: Medical Platform, Evidence Solution, Career Solution, Site Solution, and Overseas. It operates m3.com, a members-only Web site for providing information to the healthcare professionals; MR-kun, where member doctors can independently and continuously receive information on the m3com platform; QOL-kun that provides life support information other than medical information to members; AskDoctors, where registered doctors answer questions about health and illness from the general public; MDLinx for medical professionals in the United States; and Doctorsnetuk, a website that provides developing services for pharmaceutical companies, as well as provides drug information database in France, Germany, and Spain. The company also provides career services for doctors and pharmacists through m3com CAREER. In addition, it engages in the sales activities and marketing operations for pharmaceuticals and medical devices; development, sale, and support business of electronic medical records and medical equipment for medical institutions; survey service for medical professionals; sale and marketing support businesses for pharmaceutical companies, etc. through the Internet; provision of management support and consulting services to medical institutions, and home-visit nursing services; and provision of human resources services for healthcare professionals, as well as operates clinical trial facilities. The company was formerly known as So-netM3, Inc. and changed its name to M3, Inc. in January 2010. M3, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

M3 Dividend Announcement

• M3 announced a annually dividend of $0.04 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2023-06-27. Ex dividend date: 2023-03-30
• M3 annual dividend for 2023 was $0.04
• M3's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%
• M3's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 2.01%

M3 Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2023-03-30$0.04annually2023-06-27
2022-03-29$0.04annually2022-06-27

M3 Dividend per year

M3 Dividend Yield

M3 current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing M3 stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

M3 Financial Ratios

P/E ratio10.47
PEG ratio0.05
P/B ratio1.29
ROE12.79%
Payout ratio2.01%
Current ratio3.54
Quick ratio3.54
Cash Ratio2.19

M3 Dividend FAQ

Does M3 stock pay dividends?
M3 does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has M3 ever paid a dividend?
No, M3 has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. M3 is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't M3 pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why M3 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 M3 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 M3 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 M3 a dividend aristocrat?
M3 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 M3 a dividend king?
M3 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 M3 a dividend stock?
No, M3 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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