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Nikon Corporation manufactures and sells optical instruments in Japan, North America, Europe, China, Thailand, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Imaging Products Business, Precision Equipment Business, and Healthcare Business. The Imaging Products Business segment develops, manufacture, sells, and services digital SLR cameras, compact digital cameras, and interchangeable camera lenses. The Precision Equipment Business segment provides FPD lithography systems and semiconductor lithography systems. The Healthcare Business segment offers biological microscopes, cell culture observation systems, and ultra-wide field retinal imaging devices. In addition, the company provides industrial microscopes, measuring instruments, non-contact 3D metrology systems, X-ray/CT inspection systems, and surveying instruments; and customized products, glass, encoders, and ophthalmic lenses. Further, it offers photomask substrates, camera components, sport optics products, and molded optical glasses; and develops and supports computer software. Nikon Corporation was incorporated in 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Nikon Dividend Announcement

• Nikon announced a semi annually dividend of $0.10 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2023-12-15. Ex dividend date: 2023-09-28
• Nikon annual dividend for 2023 was $0.21
• Nikon's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%
• Nikon's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 52.74%

Nikon Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2023-09-28$0.10semi annually2023-12-15
2023-03-30$0.11semi annually2023-07-14
2022-09-29$0.09semi annually2022-12-15

Nikon Dividend per year

Nikon Dividend Yield

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

Nikon Financial Ratios

P/E ratio17.52
PEG ratio-0.02
P/B ratio0.81
ROE4.87%
Payout ratio52.74%
Current ratio1.89
Quick ratio1.02
Cash Ratio0.55

Nikon Dividend FAQ

Does Nikon stock pay dividends?
Nikon does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Nikon ever paid a dividend?
No, Nikon has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Nikon is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Nikon pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Nikon 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 Nikon 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 Nikon 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 Nikon a dividend aristocrat?
Nikon 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 Nikon a dividend king?
Nikon 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 Nikon a dividend stock?
No, Nikon is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
How to buy Nikon stocks?
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