Sappi Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 0/6
Sappi does not have a record of paying a dividend.
Key information
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Dividend yield
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Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | n/a |
| Future Dividend Yield | 8.8% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.9% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 88% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Sappi Limited's (JSE:SAP) CEO Might Not Expect Shareholders To Be So Generous This Year
Key Insights Sappi to hold its Annual General Meeting on 4th of February CEO Steve Binnie's total compensation includes...Many Still Looking Away From Sappi Limited (JSE:SAP)
Sappi Limited's ( JSE:SAP ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x may look like a pretty appealing investment...
SAP: Joint Venture And Dividend Pause Will Improve Long-Term Profitability
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Sappi, trimming it by approximately $0.13 as they factor in somewhat slower expected revenue growth that is largely offset by modestly improved profit margin and valuation assumptions. What's in the News UPM and Sappi announced an intended graphic paper joint venture that would combine UPM Communication Papers with Sappi Europe’s graphic paper business, aiming to improve growth, margins, and capital efficiency while reducing direct exposure to declining European and North American graphic paper markets (Key Developments).Is Sappi (JSE:SAP) A Risky Investment?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...SAP: Future Profit Margins Will Drive Positive Momentum In The Market
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Sappi downward from $39.80 to $38.77. They cite marginally lower fair value estimates based on slight changes in projected growth and profitability metrics.Sustainable Packaging Trends Will Transform Future Markets
Analysts have lowered their price target for Sappi from $41.17 to $39.80. This reflects modest adjustments in the company's projected fair value and future profitability.Investors Give Sappi Limited (JSE:SAP) Shares A 29% Hiding
Sappi Limited ( JSE:SAP ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 29...Sustainable Packaging Trends Will Transform Future Markets
Analysts have lowered their price target for Sappi from $42.69 to $41.17. They cite slightly softer revenue growth projections, although profit margins and discount rates are expected to remain stable.Shareholders Can Be Confident That Sappi's (JSE:SAP) Earnings Are High Quality
The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Sappi Limited's ( JSE:SAP ) strong earnings didn't offer any surprises...Cautious Investors Not Rewarding Sappi Limited's (JSE:SAP) Performance Completely
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x Sappi Limited ( JSE:SAP ) may be sending bullish signals at the moment...Is Sappi (JSE:SAP) Using Too Much Debt?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Sappi (JSE:SAP) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. One common approach is to try and...
Gratkorn And Somerset Projects Will Boost Production Capacity
Completion of significant projects and strong pulp demand are expected to enhance production capabilities and drive revenue growth.Sappi Limited (JSE:SAP) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.6x in the Forestry industry in South Africa, you could be...Sappi (JSE:SAP) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Be Wary Of Sappi (JSE:SAP) And Its Returns On Capital
What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? When we see a declining return on...We Think That There Are More Issues For Sappi (JSE:SAP) Than Just Sluggish Earnings
Sappi Limited's ( JSE:SAP ) stock showed strength, with investors undeterred by its weak earnings report. We think that...Subdued Growth No Barrier To Sappi Limited's (JSE:SAP) Price
There wouldn't be many who think Sappi Limited's ( JSE:SAP ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x is worth a mention...Sappi (JSE:SAP) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Sappi Limited's (JSE:SAP) Shares
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.6x in the Forestry industry in South Africa, you could be...Does Sappi (JSE:SAP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Why We're Not Concerned About Sappi Limited's (JSE:SAP) Share Price
There wouldn't be many who think Sappi Limited's ( JSE:SAP ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x is worth a mention...We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Sappi Limited's (JSE:SAP) CEO For Now
Key Insights Sappi to hold its Annual General Meeting on 7th of February Salary of US$532.6k is part of CEO Steve...Sappi's (JSE:SAP) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Only Soft Earnings
The subdued market reaction suggests that Sappi Limited's ( JSE:SAP ) recent earnings didn't contain any surprises...Stability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if SAP's dividends per share have been stable in the past.
Growing Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if SAP's dividend payments have been increasing.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Sappi Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (SAP) | n/a |
| Market Bottom 25% (ZA) | 2.9% |
| Market Top 25% (ZA) | 7.8% |
| Industry Average (Forestry) | 2.9% |
| Analyst forecast (SAP) (up to 3 years) | 8.8% |
Notable Dividend: Unable to evaluate SAP's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.
High Dividend: Unable to evaluate SAP's dividend yield against the top 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: SAP is not paying a notable dividend for the ZA market.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: Unable to calculate sustainability of dividends as SAP has not reported any payouts.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/12 04:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
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
Sappi Limited is covered by 16 analysts. 5 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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| Brent Madel | Absa Bank Limited |
| Sean Ungerer | Arqaam Capital Research Offshore S.A.L. |
| Caroline Learmonth | Barclays |