Oriental Hotels shares trade ex-dividend today; shareholders to get Rs 0.5 per share payout

Oriental Hotels stock fell 1% today as it traded ex-dividend. The stock's final dividend ex-date is today for payout of Rs 0.5 per share. This translates to a dividend yield of approximately 0.32% based on the current price. Orient Hotels stock traded at ₹156.44 today, with a loss of 0.97%. This followed a 6.30% rise in the previous session.

Dividend Details

The final dividend of ₹0.50 per share reflects the company's decision to distribute a portion of its earnings to shareholders. The ex-date being today means that investors who purchase the stock today will not be eligible for this dividend. The record date, which determines the shareholders eligible for the dividend, will follow the ex-date.

Historical Context

Oriental Hotels has consistently distributed dividends in recent years. The company also declared a dividend of ₹0.50 per share in March 2024 and March 2023. The company has also distributed ₹0.50 dividend per share in March 2023.

Financial Overview

Oriental Hotels has shown growth in recent financial years. For the year ending March 2025, the company reported revenue of ₹439.70 crore, compared to ₹393.16 crore in the previous year. The net profit for the same period was ₹42.23 crore, although it was lower than the ₹50.06 crore reported in the previous year.

Shareholder Impact & Market Reaction

The dividend announcement is generally positive news for shareholders, providing a direct return on their investment. The 6.30% increase in the stock price suggests a favorable market reaction to the dividend announcement and the company's overall financial health.

With a market capitalization of ₹2821.51 crore, Oriental Hotels' dividend payout indicates a stable financial position.