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Purple Group Limited, a financial services company, engages in trading, investing, and asset management businesses in South Africa. It operates through GT247.com and Emperor Asset Management; and EasyEquities segments. The company operates EasyEquities, a web-based investment platform; GT247.com, a trading platform that provides a range of tradable instruments; and EasyProperties, an online property investment platform. The company was formerly known as Purple Capital Limited and changed its name to Purple Group Limited in December 2013. Purple Group Limited was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Purple Dividend Announcement

Purple announced a semi annually dividend of R0.65 per ordinary share which will be made payable on . Ex dividend date: 2016-04-18
Purple's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

Purple Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2016-04-18R0.65semi annually
2015-11-23R1.25semi annually
2015-04-20R1.00semi annually
2014-11-24R1.00semi annually
2013-12-09R2.00semi annually

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Purple Dividend Yield

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

Purple Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-148.52
PEG ratio43368.30
P/B ratio2.68
ROE-1.82%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio0.42
Quick ratio0.42
Cash Ratio0.42

Purple Dividend FAQ

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