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OraSure Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells oral fluid diagnostic products and specimen collection devices in the United States, Europe, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Diagnostics and Molecular Solutions. The company's principal products include InteliSwab COVID-19 rapid test, InteliSwab COVID-19 rapid test pro, InteliSwab COVID-19 rapid test rx, OraQuick Rapid HIV test, OraQuick In-Home HIV test, OraQuick HIV self-test, OraQuick HCV rapid antibody test, OraQuick Ebola rapid antigen test, OraSure oral fluid collection device used in conjunction with screening and confirmatory tests for HIV-1 antibodies; Intercept drug testing systems; immunoassay tests and reagents; and Q.E.D. saliva alcohol test. It also offers genomic products under the Oragene and ORAcollect brands; microbiome collection products; and GenoFIND genomics laboratory services. In addition, the company provides ORAcollect, RNA and OMNIgene, and RAL collection devices for use in connection with COVID-19 molecular testing; offers Colli-Pee collection device for the volumetric collection of first void urine; and manufactures and sells kits that are used to collect, stabilize, transport, and store samples of genetic material for molecular testing in the academic research and commercial applications, including ancestry, disease risk management, lifestyle, and animal testing. Further, it provides other diagnostic products, such as immunoassays and other in vitro diagnostic tests. The company markets its products to clinical laboratories, hospitals, clinics, community-based organizations and other public health organizations, distributors, government agencies, physicians' offices, and commercial and industrial entities. OraSure Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

OraSure Technologies Dividend Announcement

• OraSure Technologies announced a annually dividend of $1.60 per ordinary share which will be made payable on . Ex dividend date: 1998-01-08
• OraSure Technologies's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%
• OraSure Technologies's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 0.09%

OraSure Technologies Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
1998-01-08$1.60annually

OraSure Technologies Dividend per year

OraSure Technologies Dividend Yield

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

OraSure Technologies Financial Ratios

P/E ratio25.79
PEG ratio-5.29
P/B ratio0.69
ROE2.66%
Payout ratio0.09%
Current ratio12.60
Quick ratio11.20
Cash Ratio10.03

OraSure Technologies Dividend FAQ

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