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Qualstar Corporation engages in power solutions and data storage systems businesses worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Power Solutions and Data Storage Systems. It provides data storage systems under the Qualstar brand and power solutions under the N2Power brand. The company designs, manufactures, and sells switching power supplies that are used to convert AC line voltage to DC voltages; or DC voltages to other DC voltages for use in various electronic equipment, such as telecommunications equipment, machine tools, routers, switches, wireless systems, and gaming devices. It also supports and sells data storage devices used to store, retrieve, and manage electronic data primarily in network computing environments. The company serves original equipment manufacturers, information technology departments, and lower and middle market companies through distributor and reseller network, distributors, and independent outside sales representatives. Qualstar Corporation was founded in 1984 and is based in Camarillo, California.

Qualstar Dividend Announcement

• Qualstar announced a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2009-12-10. Ex dividend date: 2009-11-27
• Qualstar's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

Qualstar Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2009-11-27$0.06quarterly2009-12-10
2009-09-16$0.06quarterly2009-09-28
2009-05-21$0.06quarterly2009-06-03
2009-03-10$0.06quarterly2009-03-25
2008-11-24$0.06quarterly2008-12-04
2008-08-26$0.06quarterly2008-09-05
2008-05-16$0.06quarterly2008-05-28
2008-02-22$0.06quarterly2008-03-11

Qualstar Dividend per year

Qualstar Dividend Yield

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

Qualstar Financial Ratios

P/E ratio109.26
PEG ratio-9.11
P/B ratio1.27
ROE1.10%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio4.43
Quick ratio2.58
Cash Ratio1.67

Qualstar Dividend FAQ

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