Dis-Chem Pharmacies Dividends and Buybacks
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.8%. Next payment date is on 22nd June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 17th June, 2026.
Key information
1.8%
Dividend yield
0.2%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.0% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
| Dividend Growth | -25.2% |
| Next dividend pay date | 22 Jun 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 17 Jun 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 2% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • Apr 07
Here's Why We Think Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Is Well Worth Watching
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Why You Should Care About Dis-Chem Pharmacies' (JSE:DCP) Strong Returns On Capital
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited ( JSE:DCP ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's...Analysis Article • Oct 23
Pinning Down Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited's (JSE:DCP) P/E Is Difficult Right Now
When close to half the companies in South Africa have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 9x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Sep 05
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Knows How To Allocate Capital
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
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With Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited (JSE:DCP) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns
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New Narrative • Mar 13
Expanding Into Underrepresented Areas And Digital Health Will Strengthen Market Position In ZA Retail
Strategic expansion and enhanced cost management are driving revenue and net margin growth, with significant investment in new property and underrepresented areas.Analysis Article • Feb 22
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Knows How To Allocate Capital
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited's (JSE:DCP) Price In Tune With Earnings
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Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Using Too Much Debt?
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Shareholders Are Optimistic That Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Will Multiply In Value
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These 4 Measures Indicate That Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • Jun 06
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited's (JSE:DCP) Price
When close to half the companies in South Africa have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 8x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Apr 17
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Sep 07
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Presents An Opportunity
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Aug 16
Here's Why Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • Jul 31
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends
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Is Now The Time To Put Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) On Your Watchlist?
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There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Dis-Chem Pharmacies' (JSE:DCP) Returns On Capital
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Jan 14
Is Now The Time To Put Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) On Your Watchlist?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Nov 04
Returns On Capital At Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Paint A Concerning Picture
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited (JSE:DCP) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
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We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Passed With Ease
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Jul 04
Some Investors May Be Worried About Dis-Chem Pharmacies' (JSE:DCP) Returns On Capital
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A Look At The Fair Value Of Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited (JSE:DCP)
How far off is Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited ( JSE:DCP ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial data...Analysis Article • Jun 08
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 25
The Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited (JSE:DCP) Yearly Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
Investors in Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited ( JSE:DCP ) had a good week, as its shares rose 2.8% to close at R35.15...Analysis Article • Feb 23
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) A Risky Investment?
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 08
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited's (JSE:DCP) Price In Tune With Earnings
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited's ( JSE:DCP ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 41.7x might make it look like a strong...Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: DCP is not paying a notable dividend for the ZA market, therefore no need to check if payments are stable.
Growing Dividend: DCP is not paying a notable dividend for the ZA market, therefore no need to check if payments are increasing.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Dis-Chem Pharmacies Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (DCP) | 1.8% |
| Market Bottom 25% (ZA) | 3.1% |
| Market Top 25% (ZA) | 7.7% |
| Industry Average (Consumer Retailing) | 2.8% |
| Analyst forecast (DCP) (up to 3 years) | 2.5% |
Notable Dividend: DCP's dividend (1.8%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the ZA market (3.14%).
High Dividend: DCP's dividend (1.8%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the ZA market (7.74%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: DCP is not paying a notable dividend for the ZA market.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: DCP is not paying a notable dividend for the ZA market.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/07 03:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| 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
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is covered by 13 analysts. 9 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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| Rendani Magalela | Absa Bank Limited |
| Daniel Dias | Arqaam Capital Research Offshore S.A.L. |
| Michael de Nobrega | Avior Capital Markets |