PDS to pay final dividend of ₹1.70, ex-date due tomorrow; last day today to trade shares

PDS has announced a final dividend of ₹1.70 per share, ex-date due tomorrow, July 17, 2025. The announcement was made on May 15, 2025. The company's last traded price was ₹387.80, a decrease of 0.18% compared to the previous day's closing. PDS's market capitalization stands at ₹5481.15 Crore. Analyzing the company's recent financial performance, the revenue for the year ending March 2025 was ₹12,577.99 Crore, compared to ₹10,372.65 Crore for the year ending March 2024. The net profit for the same period was ₹242.29 Crore, up from ₹196.50 Crore in the previous year. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased to ₹11.44 from ₹10.98. For the quarter ending March 2025, PDS reported revenue of ₹3,525.77 Crore and a net profit of ₹74.28 Crore. This compares to revenue of ₹3,215.18 Crore and net profit of ₹60.80 Crore for the quarter ending March 2024. The EPS for the quarter ending March 2025 was ₹2.66. Historically, PDS has demonstrated a consistent dividend payout. The dividend per share for the year ending March 2024 was ₹4.75, for March 2023 was ₹5.10, for March 2022 was ₹23.85, and for March 2021 was ₹15.75. This final dividend announcement reflects the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders. From a financial ratios perspective, the Return on Equity (ROE) for the year ending March 2025 was 9.50%, compared to 12.36% for the year ending March 2024. The Debt to Equity ratio stood at 0.67, down from 0.81 in the previous year. PDS's annual income statement shows sales of ₹12,577 Crore for the year ending March 2025, compared to ₹10,372 Crore for the previous year. The net profit stood at ₹242 Crore for the same period, up from ₹196 Crore. Quarterly, the sales were ₹3,525 Crore for March 2025 compared to ₹3,215 Crore for March 2024, with net profit figures at ₹74 Crore and ₹60 Crore, respectively. The company's balance sheet indicates that as of March 2025, the total assets were ₹4,738 Crore, and total liabilities were ₹4,738 Crore. Key balance sheet figures include share capital of ₹28 Crore and reserves & surplus of ₹1,622 Crore. In terms of cash flow, the net cash flow for the year ending March 2025 was ₹99 Crore. This compares to a net cash flow of -₹157 Crore for the year ending March 2024. With the last traded price at ₹387.80, PDS showcases financial growth reflected in increased revenue and net profit, along with a continued commitment to rewarding shareholders through dividends.