India’s aerospace giant, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), is once again preparing to reward its shareholders. With a history of consistent payouts, the Maharatna PSU, through an exchange filing on June 19, said that a final dividend could be on the cards as early as next week.
Here is a breakdown of what investors need to know –
Hindustan Aeronautics dividend: Final dividend announcement coming soon
Hindustan Aeronautics has notified that its Board of Directors will meet on June 27, to consider a final dividend for FY2024-25. This follows an interim dividend of Rs 25 per share announced in February.
“…this is to inform that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting scheduled to be held on Friday, the 27th June, 2025 will consider, inter-alia, the recommendation of final dividend for the financial year 2024-25,” said the company in the regulatory filing.
Hindustan Aeronautics dividend track record
The defence PSU is no stranger to dividends. According to BSE data, Hindustan Aeronautics has declared payouts 13 times. In 2024 alone, Hindustan Aeronautics paid Rs 13 and Rs 22 per share, and in 2023, shareholders received Rs 20 and Rs 15 per share. That same year, it also executed a stock split, reducing the face value from Rs 10 to Rs 5.
Trading window closed ahead of announcement
As part of compliance, Hindustan Aeronautics has closed its trading window for insiders and connected persons. This will remain in place until 48 hours after the June quarter results are declared.
“… the Trading Window for trading in the securities of the Company shall remain closed for all Insiders including Designated Persons, Connected Persons and their immediate relatives, with immediate effect till 48 hours after declaration of the financial results for the quarter ending on 30th June, 2025,” noted in the exchange filing.
Hindustan Aeronautics share price
In the past five days, Hindustan Aeronautics shares have dipped by 2.6%. However, the longer view paints a stronger picture. The stock has gained 17% year-to-date and also 17% over the last six months. That said, the stock has seen a 7% decline over the past year.
Hindustan Aeronautics market cap and price range
Hindustan Aeronautics market capitalisation stands at around Rs 3.28 lakh crore. The stock’s 52-week high is Rs 5,674.75, while the low sits at Rs 3,046.05.