Old Mutual Limited

JSE:OMU Stock Report

Market Cap: R54.6b

Old Mutual Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 2/6

Old Mutual is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 7.16% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

7.2%

Dividend yield

2.4%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield9.6%
Future Dividend Yield9.1%
Dividend Growth-5.6%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio47%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article Jan 23

Investor Optimism Abounds Old Mutual Limited (JSE:OMU) But Growth Is Lacking

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 10x in South Africa, you could be forgiven for feeling...
Narrative Update Oct 29

Digital Transformation And Sustainability Will Reshape Financial Services

Old Mutual's analyst price target has been raised from R13.18 to R13.98. This reflects increased optimism from analysts based on improved profit margin projections and a lower discount rate.
Analysis Article Jun 25

Old Mutual Limited's (JSE:OMU) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

It's not a stretch to say that Old Mutual Limited's ( JSE:OMU ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6.7x right now...
Analysis Article May 28

Should You Be Adding Old Mutual (JSE:OMU) To Your Watchlist Today?

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
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New Narrative May 04

Digital Transformation And Sustainability Will Reshape Financial Services

The launch of OM Bank and digital transformation initiatives are key growth drivers, enhancing revenue and net margins through efficient cost structures and operational efficiencies.
Analysis Article Mar 18

Benign Growth For Old Mutual Limited (JSE:OMU) Underpins Its Share Price

Old Mutual Limited's ( JSE:OMU ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6.3x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article Nov 20

Earnings Working Against Old Mutual Limited's (JSE:OMU) Share Price

Old Mutual Limited's ( JSE:OMU ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article Oct 25

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Old Mutual (JSE:OMU) 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 Jul 29

There Is A Reason Old Mutual Limited's (JSE:OMU) Price Is Undemanding

Old Mutual Limited's ( JSE:OMU ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.4x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article Jun 21

Here's Why We Think Old Mutual (JSE:OMU) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Apr 13

Old Mutual (JSE:OMU) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ZAR0.49

Old Mutual Limited's ( JSE:OMU ) investors are due to receive a payment of ZAR0.49 per share on 22nd of April. However...
Analysis Article Mar 30

Old Mutual (JSE:OMU) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ZAR0.49

Old Mutual Limited ( JSE:OMU ) will pay a dividend of ZAR0.49 on the 22nd of April. This means the annual payment is...

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: OMU's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: OMU's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Old Mutual Dividend Yield vs Market
How does OMU dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (OMU)7.2%
Market Bottom 25% (ZA)3.5%
Market Top 25% (ZA)7.5%
Industry Average (Insurance)3.9%
Analyst forecast (OMU) (up to 3 years)9.1%

Notable Dividend: OMU's dividend (7.16%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the ZA market (3.49%).

High Dividend: OMU's dividend (7.16%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the ZA market (7.49%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (47.2%), OMU's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: OMU is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/08/17 17:01
End of Day Share Price 2026/08/17 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Old Mutual Limited is covered by 16 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Francois Du ToitAnchor Stockbrokers Proprietary Limited
Adrienne DamantAvior Capital Markets
Edward HoughtonBernstein