OPTT Dividend History - Ocean Power Technologies

Currently (December 2024) Ocean Power Technologies Inc does not pay a dividend.

As of December 2024, Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) does not pay a dividend.
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Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
OPTT 46m - -
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Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
OPTT 46m - -
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OPTT Dividend History

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OPTT Dividend History - FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of OPTT?

As of December 2024 OPTT`s Dividend Yield is 0.00%. It is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of by the current stock price of 0.34.

What is the long-term Dividend Growth Rate of OPTT?

In the last 5 Years the Average Dividend Growth Rate was % per year. This shows that the dividend payments have been stable over time. It is a neutral sign, as it indicates that the dividend payments have been stable over time.

How often does OPTT pay dividends?

Within the last 12 Months (TTM, Trailing Twelve Months) OPTT paid times a dividend.

What is the Yield on Cost of OPTT?

The 5 Year Yield-On-Cost is %. That's the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased Ocean Power Technologies five years ago. It is calculated by the Rate of the last 12 Months () divided by the price 5 years ago (0.78).

What is the Payout Consistency of OPTT?

OPTT has a Payout Consistency of 0.0%. It shows how stable (Values above 85%) or unstable (Values below 65%) the dividend payouts have been over time. Cutting a dividend is considered negative, while increasing it is considered positive. Equally paying dividends is considered moderate positive.

What is the Dividend Rating of OPTT?

The Overall Dividend Rating of 0.00 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Dividend History, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.

Does OPTT have a good Dividend Yield?

OPTT`s 0.00% Dividend Yield is considered as: unknown.
A good Dividend Yield is generally considered to be at least 4%, while a high dividend yield is considered to be anything over 6%.

What is the next Dividend Date for OPTT?

The next Dividend Date for OPTT is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of OPTT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of OPTT is unknown. A lower payout ratio, such as 30-60%, means there's more room for dividends to grow and better protection to pay dividends even in a recession. If it’s over 80-90%, it could be a red flag that dividends might not be sustainable. However, certain sectors have exceptions due to regulatory requirements or industry norms. For example, REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Banks, on the other hand, often maintain moderate payout ratios (40-60%) to comply with regulatory capital requirements and ensure stability. If companies outside these regulated sectors have payout ratios exceeding 80-90%, it could be a red flag for unsustainable dividends.

Bonus Section: OPTT Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of OPTT`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Ocean Power Technologies are growing at a rate of 40.09% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did Ocean Power Technologies ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2019-03-12 with a factor of 1:20. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.05.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
2005 257600
2006 258700 +0.43%
2007 51000 -80.29%
2008 51100 +0.2%
2009 51100
2010 51200 +0.2%
2011 51400 +0.39%
2012 51500 +0.19%
2013 52600 +2.14%
2014 87400 +66.16%
2015 88700 +1.49%
2016 194600 +119.39%
2017 645200 +231.55%
2018 926200 +43.55%
2019 6259700 +575.85%
2020 20090000 +220.94%
2021 52460200 +161.13%
2022 55898500 +6.55%
2023 58781500 +5.16%
2024 108396900 +84.41%