Australian Clinical Labs Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 2/6
Australian Clinical Labs is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 6.07%.
Key information
6.1%
Dividend yield
6.4%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 12.5% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 6.7% |
| Dividend Growth | -11.0% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 90% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 29
ACL: New CEO Appointment And Index Inclusion Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have slightly reset their price target for Australian Clinical Labs to A$2.58, reflecting updates to assumptions around the discount rate and future P/E multiples, while keeping fair value estimates broadly unchanged. What's in the News Australian Clinical Labs appointed Greg Horan as Group CEO, with Horan joining as Group CEO elect on 1 June 2026 and formally taking over on 31 August 2026 when current Group CEO and Executive Director Melinda McGrath steps down after 10 years in the role (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • May 05
ACL: Index Inclusion And Franked Dividend Will Support Undervalued Share Price
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Australian Clinical Labs slightly to A$3.48 from A$3.50, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Australian Clinical Labs has been added to the S&P/ASX Emerging Companies Index, placing the stock in a broader benchmark followed by many Australian equity investors (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 20
ACL: Index Inclusion And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target for Australian Clinical Labs to A$2.58 from A$3.37, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Australian Clinical Labs Limited has been added to the S&P/ASX Emerging Companies Index, reflecting its inclusion in this benchmark group of smaller listed companies (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 05
ACL: Index Inclusion And Dividend Settings Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Australian Clinical Labs to A$2.20 from A$2.40, citing slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple, partly offset by adjusted profit margin expectations. What's in the News Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) is being added to the S&P/ASX Emerging Companies Index, which can increase visibility among index and fund investors (Index Constituent Adds).Narrative Update • Mar 22
ACL: Future Dividend Visibility Will Support Confidence In Undervalued Share Price
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Australian Clinical Labs from A$3.85 to A$3.50, citing updated assumptions that include a higher discount rate, a lower revenue growth outlook, a slightly higher profit margin and a modestly reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News The Board has declared a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.0375 per share for the six months ending 31 December 2025, providing clearer visibility on near term cash returns (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 07
ACL: Dividend Timeline And Updated Assumptions Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for Australian Clinical Labs higher to A$2.40, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E that slightly increase their view of fair value from A$2.30. What's in the News The board has declared a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.0375 per share for the six months ending 31 December 2025, indicating a cash return to shareholders for that period (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 21
ACL: Dividend Timeline And Revised Assumptions Will Guide A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have reduced their price target on Australian Clinical Labs by A$0.50 to A$2.30, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate and future P/E multiples. What's in the News The board has declared a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.0375 per share for the six months ending 31 December 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 07
ACL: Updated Assumptions Will Support Confidence In Undervalued Share Price
Analysts have revised their price target on Australian Clinical Labs to A$3.85. The update reflects slightly adjusted assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, while keeping fair value unchanged at A$3.85.Narrative Update • Jan 24
ACL: Updated Discount Rate And Margins Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Australian Clinical Labs to A$2.80 from A$2.90, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, which together point to a slightly more cautious valuation outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Trimmed slightly from A$2.90 to A$2.80, reflecting a modestly lower central valuation point.Narrative Update • Jan 09
ACL: Share Buyback Plan Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Australian Clinical Labs to about A$3.37 from A$3.40, citing slightly softer assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, while keeping the assumed future P/E multiple broadly unchanged. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a share buyback plan on October 23, 2025, signaling an intention to return capital to shareholders over time (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 15
ACL: Share Buyback And Cyber Penalty Resolution Will Support Stronger Outlook
Narrative Update on Australian Clinical Labs Analysts have trimmed their price target on Australian Clinical Labs from approximately A$4.73 to around A$3.85. This reflects slightly higher perceived risk, more moderate valuation multiples, and only modest upgrades to long term growth and margin assumptions.Narrative Update • Nov 30
ACL: Share Buyback Program Will Drive Shareholder Value Over The Next Year
Analysts have reaffirmed their price target for Australian Clinical Labs at $3.40, citing stable financial forecasts and consistent assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future price-earnings ratio. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a buyback plan on October 23, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 16
ACL: Share Buyback Plan And Acquisitions Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their price target for Australian Clinical Labs at $3.40. They cite steady expectations for profit margins and revenue growth, even with a slight increase in the discount rate.Narrative Update • Nov 02
ACL: Share Buyback And Acquisition Plans Will Drive Strong Shareholder Returns
Analysts have revised their price target for Australian Clinical Labs slightly downward to $3.40. This adjustment is due to marginally lower expectations for revenue growth and future earnings multiples.Narrative Update • Oct 18
AI And Laboratory Automation Will Advance Personalized Testing
Analysts have lowered their price target for Australian Clinical Labs from $3.60 to $3.40. They cite adjustments to their revenue growth forecasts and a slightly higher discount rate in their valuation model.Analysis Article • Mar 02
Australian Clinical Labs Limited Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
It's been a mediocre week for Australian Clinical Labs Limited ( ASX:ACL ) shareholders, with the stock dropping 16% to...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Operational Improvements And New Genomic Tests Aim To Improve Future Outlook
Improving collection centers and digital transformations are set to enhance operational efficiency, boosting profit margins and supporting revenue growth.Analysis Article • Sep 03
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Australian Clinical Labs Limited's (ASX:ACL) 29% Share Price Surge
Australian Clinical Labs Limited ( ASX:ACL ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 29% gain in the last...Analysis Article • Sep 02
Should You Think About Buying Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Now?
Australian Clinical Labs Limited ( ASX:ACL ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the ASX gainers with a...Analysis Article • Jun 20
We Think Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Feb 21
Are Investors Undervaluing Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) By 46%?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Australian Clinical Labs is AU$5.01 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Dec 08
Is It Time To Consider Buying Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL)?
While Australian Clinical Labs Limited ( ASX:ACL ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a...Analysis Article • Aug 14
Here's Why We Think Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Feb 25
Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Just Reported Half-Year Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
Australian Clinical Labs Limited ( ASX:ACL ) last week reported its latest half-yearly results, which makes it a good...Analysis Article • Dec 22
New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL)
Celebrations may be in order for Australian Clinical Labs Limited ( ASX:ACL ) shareholders, with the analysts...Analysis Article • Dec 21
The Market Lifts Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Shares 31% But It Can Do More
Australian Clinical Labs Limited ( ASX:ACL ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great...Stability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
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 4 years, and since then payments have fallen.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Australian Clinical Labs Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (ACL) | 6.1% |
| Market Bottom 25% (AU) | 2.7% |
| Market Top 25% (AU) | 6.9% |
| Industry Average (Healthcare) | 1.8% |
| Analyst forecast (ACL) (up to 3 years) | 6.7% |
Notable Dividend: ACL's dividend (6.07%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (2.75%).
High Dividend: ACL's dividend (6.07%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (6.9%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (90.1%), ACL's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (14.9%), ACL's dividend payments are thoroughly 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 | 2026/06/09 15:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/09 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
Australian Clinical Labs Limited is covered by 10 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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Lyanne Harrison | BofA Global Research |
| Shane Storey | Canaccord Genuity |
| Citi Research | Citigroup Inc |