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Olympus Corporation manufactures and sells precision machineries and instruments worldwide. It operates through four segments: Endoscopic Solutions Business, Therapeutic Solutions Business, Scientific Solutions Business, and Others. The Endoscopic Solutions Business segment offers gastrointestinal and surgical endoscopes, endoscopy system, and repair services. The Therapeutic Solutions Business segment provides urology, gynecology, ear, nose, and throat products; endo-therapy and energy devices; and surgical single-use devices. The Scientific Solutions Business segment offers biological and industrial microscopes, industrial endoscopes and videoscopes, non-destructive testing equipment, and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers. The Others segment offers biomedical materials and orthopedic equipment. The company also offers medical devices, such as surgical microscopes, endoscope reprocessors, electrosurgical devices, and respiratory-endotherapy devices, as well as system integration and maintenance/services. The company was formerly known as Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Olympus Corporation in October 2003. Olympus Corporation was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Olympus Dividend Announcement

• Olympus announced a annually dividend of $0.13 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-06-01. Ex dividend date: 2025-03-28
• Olympus's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.66%
• Olympus's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 126.48%

Olympus Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2025-03-28$0.13annually2025-06-01
2024-03-28$0.12annually
2023-03-30$0.12annually2023-06-06
2022-03-30$0.11annually2022-06-03
2021-03-30$0.09annually2021-06-03
2020-03-30$0.09annually2020-07-31
2018-03-28$0.27annually2018-06-27
2017-03-29$0.25annually2017-06-29
2016-03-29$0.15annually

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Olympus Dividend growth

Olympus Dividend Yield

Olympus current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.66%. Interested in purchasing Olympus stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Olympus Financial Ratios

P/E ratio192.31
PEG ratio0.01
P/B ratio4.04
ROE2.12%
Payout ratio126.48%
Current ratio1.76
Quick ratio1.30
Cash Ratio0.65

Olympus Dividend FAQ

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