These 7 companies paid dividends exceeding their FY25 profits
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Payout Masters
Seven companies from the BSE 500 pack paid out more money to shareholders as dividends than the amount they actually earned in net profits in FY25, leading to dividend payout ratios of over 100%. This happened because some of these companies issued special one-time dividends or increased their regular dividend payments beyond their usual levels, according to ET reports.
Companies with a consistent history of dividend payments are often favoured by conservative investors for their predictable annual income. Beyond consistency, the dividend payout ratio — the share of profits distributed to shareholders — is key. A high payout ratio means more profits are returned to investors. Check out top high-dividend payout stocks.
Companies with a consistent history of dividend payments are often favoured by conservative investors for their predictable annual income. Beyond consistency, the dividend payout ratio — the share of profits distributed to shareholders — is key. A high payout ratio means more profits are returned to investors. Check out top high-dividend payout stocks.
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Page Industries
With a profit of Rs 729 crore in FY25, Page Industries distributed Rs 1,003 crore in dividends.
This translates to a payout ratio of 137.6%, highlighting strong shareholder returns.
This translates to a payout ratio of 137.6%, highlighting strong shareholder returns.
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Hindustan Zinc
Hindustan Zinc posted Rs 10,353 crore in FY25 profit and paid Rs 12,252.5 crore in dividends.
This resulted in a payout ratio of 118.3%, continuing its high-yield tradition.
This resulted in a payout ratio of 118.3%, continuing its high-yield tradition.
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Hindustan Unilever (HUL)
HUL recorded a profit of Rs 10,649 crore for FY25 and distributed Rs 12,455 crore in dividends.
Its payout ratio stood at 117%, reflecting its mature, cash-rich business model.
Its payout ratio stood at 117%, reflecting its mature, cash-rich business model.
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Aster DM Healthcare
Aster DM posted a net profit of Rs 5,377.8 crore in FY25 and paid out Rs 6,144 crore in dividends.
The payout ratio of 114.2% includes a large special dividend after its Gulf business demerger.
The payout ratio of 114.2% includes a large special dividend after its Gulf business demerger.
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Godrej Consumer Products
In FY25, Godrej Consumer earned Rs 1,852.3 crore in profits and paid dividends worth Rs 2,046 crore. This resulted in a payout ratio of 110.5%, showing a commitment to rewarding shareholders.
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Tech Mahindra
Tech Mahindra reported Rs 4,251.5 crore in profit for FY25.
It distributed Rs 4,405.5 crore as dividends, with a payout ratio of 103.6%, just above its annual earnings.
It distributed Rs 4,405.5 crore as dividends, with a payout ratio of 103.6%, just above its annual earnings.
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Castrol India
Castrol India reported a net profit of Rs 927 crore in FY24. (Fiscal year ends in December)
It paid out Rs 1,286 crore in dividends, resulting in a payout ratio of 138.7%, boosted by a special dividend.
It paid out Rs 1,286 crore in dividends, resulting in a payout ratio of 138.7%, boosted by a special dividend.