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RDY

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited

RDY

Healthcare · Stock · annual payer

Forward Yield

0.63%

Annual Dividend

$0.08

Payout Ratio

16%

5-Yr Growth

6.6%

Ex-Date

Jul 9, 2026

Frequency

Annual

RDY Dividend Safety Score

62/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak0 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2025
Earnings payout coverage16% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage4% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.20
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is RDY a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited (RDY) pays a annual dividend yielding 0.63% ($0.08/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (16%)
  • Strong 6.6% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2025
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.63%
Payout Ratio
16%
Annual Dividend
$0.08
5-Yr Avg Growth
6.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jul 9, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
annual
Beta
0.26
Market Cap
$11.0B
P/E Ratio
24.5
5-Yr Total Return
-9%
52-Week Range
$12.19 – $16.17
Dividend Safety
C · 62/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2025)
RDY ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jul 9, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.08 / yr per share

Per payment (annual)$8.00
Annual$8.00
Monthly avg$0.67