BEML Declares ₹15 Dividend; Shares Jump Nearly 2%

The government-owned company BEML has declared a second interim dividend of ₹15 per share for the financial year 2024-25. After the announcement, BEML’s share price went up by nearly 2% on Friday. The stock touched a high of ₹3,071.45 on the BSE, marking a gain of 1.91%. 

Board Approves Second Interim Dividend 

BEML informed the stock exchange that the decision was taken during the company’s 411th board meeting held on May 9, 2025. The board approved a second interim dividend of ₹15 per equity share having a face value of ₹10. This means the dividend is 150% of the face value of the shares. 

Earlier in the same financial year, BEML had declared its first interim dividend of ₹5 per share on February 14, 2025. 

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Dividend Record Date Announced 

BEML also announced the record date for determining eligible shareholders who will receive the dividend. The record date is set as May 15, 2025. Shareholders who hold BEML shares as of this date will be eligible to receive the ₹15 dividend. 

The ex-dividend date, which is one day before the record date, is the last day on which shares can be bought to be eligible for the dividend. 

BEML’s Share Price Performance 

Although the stock gained after the dividend announcement, BEML’s share price has seen a decline in recent months: 

• It has dropped by 2.5% in the past 3 months 
   
   

• It is down 26% year-to-date (YTD) 
   
   

• Over the last 6 months, the stock has fallen by 27% 
   
   

• In the past year, it has declined by 4% 
   
   

However, BEML has delivered strong returns over the long term: 

• In the last two years, the stock has risen 117% 
   
   

• Over a 5-year period, it has given 550% returns, making it a multibagger stock 
   
   

As of 1:55 PM on May 9, 2025, BEML shares were trading at ₹3,055.95 on the BSE, which is a 1.40% increase from the previous close. 

Conclusion 

BEML’s latest dividend announcement shows the PSU’s commitment to rewarding shareholders, even as its short-term stock performance remains under pressure. With a history of delivering strong long-term gains, investors may find value in staying invested, especially with consistent dividend payouts adding to the appeal. 

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