SMS Co., Ltd. provides information infrastructure for the nursing care, medical care, career, healthcare, and elderly care field business areas in Japan and internationally. It operates an online community site for professionals or families engaged in nursing care; a certification course information portal; and a housing information portal for seniors, as well as a home-delivered meal search site. The company also operates various sites that provide online community, mail order, and magazines/book services for nurses; services for pharmacists and pharmacies; hospital management and administrator services; and consulting services for national and local governments. In addition, it provides recruiting agent services, as well as recruiting ads services for professionals and operators in nursing and medical care fields. Further, the company offers medical-related services. SMS Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
SMS Dividend Announcement
• SMS announced a annually dividend of ¥20.00 per ordinary share which will be made payable on . Ex dividend date: 2024-03-28
• SMS annual dividend for 2024 was ¥20.00
• SMS annual dividend for 2023 was ¥15.00
• SMS's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.24%
• SMS's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 2.90% year
• SMS's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was -37.31% year
SMS Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-03-28 | ¥20.00 | annually | |
2023-03-30 | ¥15.00 | annually | 2023-06-26 |
2022-03-30 | ¥10.50 | annually | 2022-06-27 |
2021-03-30 | ¥9.50 | annually | 2021-06-21 |
2020-03-30 | ¥8.50 | annually | 2020-06-22 |
2019-03-27 | ¥7.50 | annually | 2019-06-20 |
2018-03-28 | ¥13.00 | annually | 2018-06-22 |
2017-03-29 | ¥11.00 | annually | 2017-06-23 |
2016-03-29 | ¥7.00 | annually | |
2015-03-27 | ¥7.00 | annually | |
2014-03-27 | ¥10.00 | annually | |
2013-03-27 | ¥1600.00 | annually |
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1. Determination of Dividend: SMS's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, SMS publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, SMS distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from SMS are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: SMS sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, SMS distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: SMS declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of SMS's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review SMS's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.