Sims Limited Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Sims Limited (SGM), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 1.30% and a payout ratio of -203.16%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

32 years
Metric (FY)20252023202220212020201920182017201620152014201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992
Dividends per share (FY)$0.23$0.35$0.91$0.42$0.06$0.42$0.53$0.40$0.22$0.29$0.10$0.20$0.55$0.33$0.38$1.37$1.48$1.27$1.06$0.52$0.54$0.36$0.32$0.25$0.20$0.36$0.30$0.42$0.53$0.38$0.16$0.10
Dividend yield (FY) %1.30%3.89%5.07%0.72%3.16%4.81%3.29%2.06%2.95%2.49%0.00%3.50%1.45%0.85%2.99%1.86%2.25%2.81%3.96%2.27%2.20%2.25%2.26%1.57%1.67%2.22%1.41%2.56%1.33%0.69%0.84%0.83%
Payout ratio (FY) %-203.16%68.25%23.39%10.55%-19.07%70.71%52.48%31.04%-21.62%48.41%0.00%-13.29%27.28%23.20%-106.41%36.15%47.18%57.61%63.03%46.61%51.13%-89500.00%64.15%-66026.92%205236.36%-10391.58%9610.49%8901.38%-13266.67%0.00%0.00%0.00%

Dividend Payout History

62 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-10-15September 30, 252025-10-01$0.13
2025-03-19March 04, 252025-03-05$0.10
2023-10-18October 03, 232023-10-04$0.21
2023-03-22March 06, 232023-03-07$0.14
2022-10-19October 04, 222022-10-05$0.50
2022-03-23March 07, 222022-03-08$0.41
2021-10-20October 05, 212021-10-06$0.30
2021-03-23March 05, 212021-03-08$0.12
2020-03-24March 09, 202020-03-10$0.06
2019-10-18October 03, 192019-10-04$0.19
2019-03-27March 12, 192019-03-13$0.23
2018-10-19October 04, 182018-10-05$0.30
2018-03-28March 13, 182018-03-14$0.23
2017-10-20October 05, 172017-10-06$0.20
2017-03-28March 13, 172017-03-14$0.20
2016-10-21October 05, 162016-10-07$0.12
2016-03-31March 09, 162016-03-11$0.10
2015-10-21October 02, 152015-10-07$0.13
2015-03-27March 10, 152015-03-13$0.16
2014-10-21October 02, 142014-10-07$0.10
2012-10-19September 28, 122012-10-05$0.10
2012-04-10March 15, 122012-03-22$0.10
2011-10-21September 30, 112011-10-07$0.41
2011-04-08March 10, 112011-03-18$0.14
2010-10-22October 01, 102010-10-08$0.23
2010-04-09March 14, 102010-03-19$0.10
2009-10-26October 02, 092009-10-09$0.10
2009-04-09March 15, 092009-03-20$0.28
2008-10-27October 03, 082008-10-10$0.71
2008-04-09March 13, 082008-03-20$0.66
2007-10-19September 28, 072007-10-05$0.73
2007-04-13March 20, 072007-03-27$0.75
2006-10-20September 29, 062006-10-06$0.73
2006-04-13March 26, 062006-03-31$0.54
2005-09-23September 06, 052005-09-12$0.20
2005-04-08March 17, 052005-03-24$0.86
2004-10-08September 20, 042004-09-24$0.20
2004-04-08March 21, 042004-03-26$0.32
2003-10-10September 22, 032003-09-26$0.31
2003-04-11March 23, 032003-03-28$0.23
2002-10-11September 23, 022002-09-27$0.19
2002-04-12March 21, 022002-03-28$0.17
2001-10-12September 24, 012001-09-28$0.17
2001-04-13March 26, 012001-03-30$0.15
2000-10-13September 24, 002000-09-29$0.15
2000-04-13March 27, 002000-03-31$0.10
1999-10-15September 24, 991999-09-30$0.10
1999-04-13March 25, 991999-04-01$0.10
1998-10-15September 24, 981998-09-30$0.17
1998-04-14March 30, 981998-04-03$0.19
1997-11-17October 30, 971997-11-07$0.16
1997-04-15March 26, 971997-04-04$0.14
1996-11-19November 03, 961996-11-11$0.21
1996-04-01March 17, 961996-03-22$0.21
1995-11-13October 29, 951995-11-03$0.29
1995-05-01April 13, 951995-04-21$0.24
1994-11-14October 28, 941994-11-04$0.20
1994-05-02April 18, 941994-04-22$0.18
1993-11-15October 29, 931993-11-05$0.10
1993-05-03April 19, 931993-04-23$0.06
1992-11-16October 29, 921992-11-06$0.04
1992-05-04April 15, 921992-04-24$0.06

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sims Limited's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Sims Limited returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Sims Limited's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Sims Limited, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Sims Limited a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Sims Limited's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Sims Limited maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Sims Limited's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Sims Limited dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Sims Limited dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.