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Yamaha Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the musical instruments, audio equipment, and other businesses worldwide. It manufactures and sells pianos; guitars; digital musical instruments; wind, string, and percussion instruments; other music-related products; and produces and sells audio and visual media software, as well as manages music and other schools. The company also provides professional audio equipment, music production equipment and software, audiovisual equipment, commercial online karaoke systems, network devices, and unified communication devices. In addition, it offers electronic devices, factory automation equipment, automobile interior wood components, and golf products; and operates resorts. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan.

Yamaha Dividend Announcement

• Yamaha announced a semi annually dividend of $0.18 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2023-12-14. Ex dividend date: 2023-09-28
• Yamaha annual dividend for 2023 was $0.35
• Yamaha's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%
• Yamaha's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 38.03%

Yamaha Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2023-09-28$0.18semi annually2023-12-14
2023-03-30$0.17semi annually2023-07-03
2022-09-29$0.18semi annually2022-12-15
2008-09-29$0.30semi annually
2008-03-26$0.23semi annually

Yamaha Dividend per year

Yamaha Dividend Yield

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

Yamaha Financial Ratios

P/E ratio19.09
PEG ratio0.00
P/B ratio1.18
ROE6.49%
Payout ratio38.03%
Current ratio3.71
Quick ratio1.96
Cash Ratio0.98

Yamaha Dividend FAQ

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