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Proto Labs, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an e-commerce driven digital manufacturer of custom prototypes and on-demand production parts in the worldwide. The company offers injection molding; computer numerical control machining; three-dimensional (3D) printing, which include stereolithography, selective laser sintering, direct metal laser sintering, multi jet fusion, polyjet, and carbon DLS processes; and sheet metal fabrication products, including quick-turn and e-commerce-enabled custom sheet metal parts. It serves developers and engineers, who use 3D computer-aided design software to design products across a range of end markets. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota.

Proto Labs Dividend Announcement

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

Proto Labs Dividend Yield

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

Proto Labs Financial Ratios

P/E ratio35.72
PEG ratio8.37
P/B ratio1.14
ROE3.40%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio3.59
Quick ratio3.36
Cash Ratio1.63

Proto Labs Dividend FAQ

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