High dividend yield stock to keep on your radar as it announces dividend of ₹8.5 per share

Shares of a prominent metal and mining company gained investor interest on Tuesday, rising to Rs.515.00 on the BSE, following the company’s approval of the Fourth Interim Dividend of Rs.8.50 per equity share (face value Re.1.00) for the financial year 2024-25, totaling Rs.3,324 crore. 

Price Variation 

During Tuesday’s trading session, the Vedanta Ltd share price surged slightly by 0.3 percent, reaching an intra-day high of Rs.515.00 per share, up from its previous close of Rs.513.45 apiece. 

The price has since retreated and is currently trading at Rs.506.10 per share. Vedanta Ltd has a dividend yield of 8.64 percent and a high dividend payout ratio of 259 percent. 

What happened 

The Board of Directors of Vedanta Limited, during their meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, approved the Fourth Interim Dividend of Rs.8.50 per equity share, with a face value of Rs.1.00 per share, for the financial year 2024-25. 

This dividend payout amounts to approximately Rs.3,324 crore, reflecting the company’s strong financial performance and commitment to delivering value to its shareholders. 

Earlier, the company stated that the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders for the dividend, if declared, will be Tuesday, December 24, 2024. 

In terms of dividend history, Vedanta declared a Rs.11 dividend on May 24, followed by Rs.2 on August 2 and Rs.20 on September 10, 2024. With the current stock price, the company’s dividend yield stands at 8.64 percent. 

Management Guidance 

Vedanta Ltd is confident in achieving its production targets for FY ’25, which include reaching 11 million tons per annum from its iron ore business. The company is making steady progress towards these goals, with its subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc, reporting strong results in the second quarter, producing 256,000 tons of mined metal and 262,000 tons of refined metal. 

Beyond its iron ore operations, Vedanta is focused on expanding its BALCO smelter and increasing aluminum production. The company aims to reach a capacity of 3.1 million tons per annum, with 90 percent of production derived from value-added products by FY ’26. These initiatives are part of Vedanta’s broader strategy to enhance its standing in the metals and mining industry. 

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Business Segments and Presence 

Vedanta operates in diverse sectors, primarily focusing on metals such as aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, and iron ore. The company is also involved in oil and gas exploration and production, as well as commercial power generation.

In addition to its core operations, Vedanta manufactures pig iron and metallurgical coke and offers shipping and port services. The company has a strong presence in India and across various global regions, including the US, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. 

Financial Performance 

In its recent financial update for the quarter ending September 2024, Vedanta Ltd reported revenue from operations of Rs.37,634 crore, reflecting a 3.3 percent decline from Rs.38,945 crore in Q2 FY24. Moreover, net profits increased significantly to Rs.5,603 crore from net loss of Rs.915 crore in the same period. 

Shareholding Pattern 

As per the September 2024 shareholding pattern, the promoters of Vedanta Ltd hold a 56.38 percent stake, while Foreign Institutional Investors hold an 11.45 percent stake. Domestic Institutional Investors and Retail investors hold a stake of 16.29 percent and 15.64 percent, respectively in the company. 

Company Overview 

Vedanta Ltd is an Indian multinational based in Mumbai, involved in mining and natural resources, including metals, oil and gas, and power generation. Originally established as Sterlite Industries in the 1980s, it changed its name after merging with Sesa Goa in 2015. 

The company has a global presence and is pursuing growth through significant investments to enhance its operations across various sectors. 

Written by – Siddesh S Raskar 

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