J. Smart (Contractors) Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
J. Smart (Contractors) is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.58% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 27th January, 2025 with an ex-dividend date of 19th December, 2024.
Key information
2.6%
Dividend yield
1.8%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.4% |
| Future Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | -2.8% |
| Next dividend pay date | 27 Jan 25 |
| Ex dividend date | 19 Dec 24 |
| Dividend per share | UK£0.0323 |
| Payout ratio | 76% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
J. Smart (Contractors) (LON:SMJ) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.0227
Dec 14
J. Smart (Contractors) (LON:SMJ) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.0227
Nov 22J. Smart (Contractors)'s (LON:SMJ) Dividend Will Be £0.0096
Apr 19Recent updates
J. Smart (Contractors) (LON:SMJ) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.0227
Dec 14J. Smart (Contractors) (LON:SMJ) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.0227
Nov 22J. Smart (Contractors)'s (LON:SMJ) Dividend Will Be £0.0096
Apr 19J. Smart (Contractors) (LON:SMJ) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.0227
Dec 13J. Smart (Contractors) (LON:SMJ) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
Oct 17J. Smart (Contractors) (LON:SMJ) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.0096
Apr 21Here's Why J. Smart (Contractors) (LON:SMJ) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
May 28J. Smart (Contractors) (LON:SMJ) Shareholders Have Enjoyed A 18% Share Price Gain
Mar 17Is J. Smart (Contractors) (LON:SMJ) Set To Make A Turnaround?
Feb 12
Is J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC (LON:SMJ) A Smart Choice For Dividend Investors?
Jan 25Why You Might Be Interested In J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC (LON:SMJ) For Its Upcoming Dividend
Jan 09Is J. Smart (Contractors) (LON:SMJ) A Risky Investment?
Jan 05We're Not Counting On J. Smart (Contractors) (LON:SMJ) To Sustain Its Statutory Profitability
Dec 18If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out J. Smart (Contractors) (LON:SMJ) Before It's Too Late
Nov 27Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: SMJ's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: SMJ's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| J. Smart (Contractors) Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (SMJ) | 2.6% |
| Market Bottom 25% (GB) | 2.1% |
| Market Top 25% (GB) | 5.9% |
| Industry Average (Construction) | 3.1% |
| Analyst forecast (SMJ) (up to 3 years) | n/a |
Notable Dividend: SMJ's dividend (2.58%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (2.15%).
High Dividend: SMJ's dividend (2.58%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (5.84%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: At its current payout ratio (76.5%), SMJ's payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: SMJ is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/01/08 16:18 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/01/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/07/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/07/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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
J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC is covered by 0 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
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