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Opthea Limited, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes therapies primarily for eye disease in Australia. The company's development activities are based on the intellectual property portfolio covering Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors (VEGF) VEGF-C, VEGF-D, and VEGF Receptor-3 for the treatment of diseases associated with blood and lymphatic vessel growth, as well as vascular leakage. Its lead asset is OPT 302, a soluble form of VEGFR 3 in clinical development as a novel therapy for wet neovascular age related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema DME, as well as a first in class VEGF C/D inhibitors for treatment with VEGF A inhibitors for the treatment of wet neovascular AMD and other retinal diseases. The company was formerly known as Circadian Technologies Limited and changed its name to Opthea Limited in December 2015. Opthea Limited was incorporated in 1984 and is based in South Yarra, Australia.

Opthea Dividend Announcement

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

Opthea Dividend Yield

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

Opthea Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-1.14
PEG ratio-0.01
P/B ratio-4.08
ROE442.31%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio2.94
Quick ratio2.94
Cash Ratio2.69

Opthea Dividend FAQ

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