Bumper Dividend! Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Announces 200% Dividend; How To Get Eligible?

Patanjali Dividend: Fast moving consumer and goods (FMCG) company, Patanjali, announced a 100% dividend for its eligible shareholders during the financial year 2024-24. Regardless of the announcement, the company scrip remained under pressure on Friday.

Patanjali shares were trading 1.87% lower at Rs 1777.5 per share on BSE at 2:30 pm. Its market capitalisation stood at Rs 64,377.05 crore. The company shares hit a 52-week high mark of Rs 2030 per share on BSE. Whereas, its scrip plunged to a 52-week-low mark of Rs 1,170.1 apiece on BSE.

Patanjali Dividend

Patanjali on Thursday had announced a dividend of Rs 2 per share, which is equal to 200% of its face value, ie Rs 2 per share. Earlier, the company had announced an interim dividend of Rs 8 per equity share (which was 400% of the company scrip).

"Recommended final dividend of Rs. 2/- (i.e. 100 %) per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 to the shareholders holding shares as on record date to be declared by the Company and the same shall be payable subject to approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting ('AGM') of the Company," said the company in its press release on Thursday. The company is yet to declare the record date for its dividend announcement.

Patanjali Dividend: How To Become Eligible?

Patanjali dividend record date is of essence for those willing to get the benefit of the payout. To become eligible for the dividend payment by Patanjali, it is important for investors to own the company shares on or before dividend record date.

Patanjali Q4 Results

The FMCG player had reported a 74% year-on-year increase in its net profit to Rs 358.5 crore during the fourth quarter of financial year 2024-25. However, its consolidated net profit (attributable to shareholders) declined nearly 3.3% sequentially compared to Rs 370.88 crore reported in the quarter ending in December.

Its consolidated net revenue increased sequentially to Rs 9692.20 crore during the quarter under review against Rs 9120.27 crore reported in the year-ago period.

According to the company, its edible oils segment registered strong growth. The segment had crossed Rs 1,000 crore mark in the previous financial year. The company gave special emphasis to its marketing and promotion activity and continued the expansion in the oil palm plantation segment.

Patanjali's edible oil segment reported a strong EBITDA as it crossed Rs 1,000 crore mark in the previous financial year. Company's combined revenue and profitability increased and stood at 30.61s% during the quarter under review.

Patanjali's EBITDA increased by 17.8% annually to Rs 9692.2 crore against Rs 8227.5 crore during the March quarter. Whereas, its EBITDA surged by 37.1% to Rs 516.2 crore against Rs 376 crore reported in the year ago period.

The combined revenue of Patanjali Foods increased significantly during the previous quarter. Its FMCG sector witnessed strong growth and consistent profitability. Its focus on expanding product portfolio and boosting its distribution network.

According to company's exchange filing, Patanjali will target expansion to international markets, enhancing product diversification, and improving operational efficiency.