Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 1/6
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.84%.
Key information
1.8%
Dividend yield
n/a
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | n/a |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
| Dividend Growth | 10.9% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 733% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 22
SXE: Future Returns Will Rely On Stable Margins And Consistent P/E
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Southern Cross Electrical Engineering to A$3.59, with the change tied to refreshed assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These updated assumptions leave the overall fair value estimate unchanged at A$3.59.Narrative Update • Apr 20
SXE: Future Returns Will Depend On Stable Margins And Consistent Earnings Multiple
Analysts have kept their A$3.59 price target for Southern Cross Electrical Engineering unchanged, citing only small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, which they view as too minor on their own to justify a new target level. Valuation Changes Fair Value: A$3.59 is unchanged, indicating no revision to the central valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Apr 05
SXE: Future Returns Will Rely On Stable Margins And Undervalued Earnings Multiple
Analysts have kept their A$3.59 price target for Southern Cross Electrical Engineering steady, citing largely unchanged assumptions for discount rate, forecast revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the basis for this reaffirmed view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Held steady at A$3.59, indicating no change in the central valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Mar 21
SXE: Future Returns Will Rely On Stable Margins And Undervalued Earnings Multiple
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Southern Cross Electrical Engineering steady at A$3.59, with only marginal tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E feeding into an unchanged overall price target. Valuation Changes Fair Value: A$3.59 is unchanged, with no adjustment to the overall valuation outcome.
New Narrative • Mar 20
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX: SXE): A Long-Duration Opportunity, With Near-Term Noise
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering is increasingly positioned as a leveraged beneficiary of Australia’s digital infrastructure buildout, rather than just a traditional electrical contractor. The company sits downstream of powerful structural drivers—AI workloads, cloud migration, enterprise digitalisation, and data sovereignty requirements—all of which are driving sustained demand for data centre capacity.Narrative Update • Mar 06
SXE: Future Returns Will Rely On Improved Margins And Undervalued Earnings Multiple
Analysts have lifted their price target for Southern Cross Electrical Engineering from A$3.04 to A$3.59, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple as the key drivers of the change. Valuation Changes Fair Value: A$3.04 to A$3.59, indicating a moderate uplift in the assessed valuation per share.
New Narrative • Feb 19
Energy Transition And Data Center Pipeline Will Reshape Long Term Outlook
Catalysts About Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Southern Cross Electrical Engineering is a national provider and manufacturer of electrical, communications, security, fire and maintenance services across infrastructure, commercial and resources projects. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Feb 18
SXE: Future Returns Will Balance Higher Assumptions With Fair Current Pricing
Narrative Update on Southern Cross Electrical Engineering The analyst price target for Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has shifted from A$2.45 to A$3.04. Analysts attribute this change to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E.Analysis Article • Aug 26
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's (ASX:SXE) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively
Despite posting healthy earnings, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited's ( ASX:SXE ) stock has been quite...
New Narrative • Apr 23
Infrastructure, Data Centers And Electrification Will Fuel Future Success
Strong growth in infrastructure and data centers, with recurring revenue boosting net margins and financial stability enhancing earnings potential.Analysis Article • Feb 23
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) Will Pay A Dividend Of A$0.025
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited's ( ASX:SXE ) investors are due to receive a payment of A$0.025 per share...Analysis Article • Feb 20
Improved Earnings Required Before Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited (ASX:SXE) Stock's 31% Jump Looks Justified
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited ( ASX:SXE ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 31% after...Analysis Article • Aug 23
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) Is Increasing Its Dividend To A$0.05
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited ( ASX:SXE ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable...Analysis Article • May 31
Market Participants Recognise Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited's (ASX:SXE) Earnings Pushing Shares 33% Higher
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited ( ASX:SXE ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 33% gain...Analysis Article • Apr 14
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited's (ASX:SXE) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 28%
Despite an already strong run, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited ( ASX:SXE ) shares have been powering on...Analysis Article • Feb 29
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) Will Pay A Dividend Of A$0.01
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited ( ASX:SXE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of A$0.01 per share...Analysis Article • Sep 01
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of A$0.04
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited's ( ASX:SXE ) investors are due to receive a payment of A$0.04 per share...Analysis Article • Mar 02
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of A$0.01
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited ( ASX:SXE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of A$0.01 per share...Analysis Article • Oct 28
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited (ASX:SXE)?
While Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited ( ASX:SXE ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment...Analysis Article • Sep 14
Do Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's (ASX:SXE) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Like a puppy chasing its tail, some new investors often chase 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story...Analysis Article • Mar 30
At AU$0.51, Is It Time To Put Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited (ASX:SXE) On Your Watch List?
While Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited ( ASX:SXE ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment...Analysis Article • Mar 09
Is Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited (ASX:SXE) An Attractive Dividend Stock?
Dividend paying stocks like Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited ( ASX:SXE ) tend to be popular with...Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: SXE's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: SXE's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (SXE) | 1.8% |
| Market Bottom 25% (AU) | 2.8% |
| Market Top 25% (AU) | 6.9% |
| Industry Average (Construction) | 2.9% |
| Analyst forecast (SXE) (up to 3 years) | 2.2% |
Notable Dividend: SXE's dividend (1.84%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (2.78%).
High Dividend: SXE's dividend (1.84%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (6.91%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (733%), SXE's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its high cash payout ratio (437.4%), SXE's dividend payments are not well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 13:03 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited is covered by 7 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Joseph House | Bell Potter |
| Alva DeVoy | CGS International |
| Andrew Wackett | Macquarie Research |