Australian Clinical Labs Limited

ASX:ACL Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$746.2m

Australian Clinical Labs Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 2/6

Australian Clinical Labs is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.2%.

Key information

3.2%

Dividend yield

0.2%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield3.4%
Future Dividend Yield4.4%
Dividend Growth-13.6%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per shareAU$0.120
Payout ratio100%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Australian Clinical Labs Limited's (ASX:ACL) 29% Share Price Surge

Sep 03
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Australian Clinical Labs Limited's (ASX:ACL) 29% Share Price Surge

Should You Think About Buying Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Now?

Sep 02
Should You Think About Buying Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Now?

We Think Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Jun 20
We Think Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Are Investors Undervaluing Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) By 46%?

Feb 21
Are Investors Undervaluing Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) By 46%?

Is It Time To Consider Buying Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL)?

Dec 08
Is It Time To Consider Buying Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL)?

Here's Why We Think Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Aug 14
Here's Why We Think Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Just Reported Half-Year Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

Feb 25
Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Just Reported Half-Year Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL)

Dec 22
New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL)

The Market Lifts Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Shares 31% But It Can Do More

Dec 21
The Market Lifts Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Shares 31% But It Can Do More

The Strong Earnings Posted By Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Sep 01
The Strong Earnings Posted By Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: ACL has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years and during this time payments have been volatile.

Growing Dividend: ACL has only been paying a dividend for 3 years, and since then payments have fallen.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Australian Clinical Labs Dividend Yield vs Market
How does ACL dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (ACL)3.2%
Market Bottom 25% (AU)2.6%
Market Top 25% (AU)6.1%
Industry Average (Healthcare)2.7%
Analyst forecast (ACL) (up to 3 years)4.4%

Notable Dividend: ACL's dividend (3.2%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (2.61%).

High Dividend: ACL's dividend (3.2%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (6.08%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (99.7%), ACL's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (15.6%), ACL's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/31 07:20
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/31 00:00
Earnings2024/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/06/30

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Australian Clinical Labs Limited is covered by 11 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Lyanne HarrisonBofA Global Research
Mathieu ChevrierCitigroup Inc
Gretel JanuCredit Suisse