Dolphin Offshore Dividend & Ex-dividend History

DOLPHIN • No Dividend Payments
No Dividend Data Available
Dolphin Offshore (DOLPHIN) has not declared any dividends from 01-January-1990.

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DOLPHIN Capital Gains vs Oil & Gas Sector Dividend Yield

Dolphin Offshore Revenue, Net Profit & Cash Flow — No Dividend Payout

DOLPHIN revenue, net profit, operating cash flow and free cash flow — earnings retained for reinvestment rather than dividend distribution.

Profitability

Revenue (2025) ₹29 Cr
Net Profit ₹16 Cr
Profit Margin 55.2%
Profits retained for growth

Cash Generation

Operating Cash Flow ₹11 Cr
Free Cash Flow ₹8 Cr
Available for reinvestment or dividends

Oil & Gas Sector Dividend Yield & Payout Landscape

DOLPHIN vs Oil & Gas peers — sector dividend payout rate, average yield and companies paying dividends.
75.0%
Companies Pay Dividends
1.62%
Average Dividend Yield
5.78%
Highest Yield
20
Total Companies Analyzed

Top Dividend-Paying Companies in Oil & Gas

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation
ONGC
4.62%
Oil India
OIL
5.78%
Adani Total Gas
ATGL
0.05%
Petronet LNG
PETRONET
3.68%
Indraprastha Gas
IGL
2.95%

DOLPHIN Sector Peers Paying Dividends — Oil & Gas

Dividend-paying stocks in the Oil & Gas sector with yield, ex-dividend date and dividend per share — income investing alternatives to Dolphin Offshore.

Alphageo

ALPHAGEO • 0% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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Antelopus Selan Energy

ANTELOPUS • 0% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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Asian Energy Services

ASIANENE • 0% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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Adani Total Gas

ATGL • 0% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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Aegis Logistics

AEGISLOG • 0% yield

Last dividend: March 2026

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Oil & Gas Sector — Dividend vs Non-Dividend Stock Returns

1-year price return comparison: dividend-paying peers vs non-dividend peers in the Oil & Gas sector including DOLPHIN.

Dividend-Paying Peers

Average Price Return -2.0%
Confidence Petroleum
0.14% dividend yield
2.36%
Alphageo
2.39% dividend yield
-1.23%
Antelopus Selan Energy
0.0% dividend yield
12.07%

Non-Dividend Peers

Average Price Return -18.44%
Aegis Vopak Terminals
No dividend payments
-22.23%
Aakash Exploration Services
No dividend payments
13.03%
Aban Offshore
No dividend payments
-46.11%

DOLPHIN — STCG, LTCG & TDS on Dividends Compared

Capital gains tax rates (STCG, LTCG) on Dolphin Offshore vs TDS on dividend income — tax treatment for Indian investors.

Capital Gains Tax

Long-term (>1 year) 10.0%
LTCG Exemption ₹100,000
Short-term (<1 year) 15.0%
Long-term capital gains (>1 year holding) taxed at 10% above ₹1 lakh exemption

Dividend Tax

TDS Rate 10.0%
Tax Treatment Added to Income
Dividends are subject to TDS at 10% if annual dividend exceeds ₹5,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why doesn't Dolphin Offshore pay dividends?
Based on available financial data, Dolphin Offshore retains its earnings for business operations and growth. The company reported ₹16 crores in net profit for 2025, which has been retained rather than distributed as dividends. Companies typically retain earnings to fund expansion, reduce debt, or build cash reserves.
Q: How does this compare to other companies in Oil & Gas?
In the Oil & Gas sector, 75.0% of companies currently pay dividends with an average yield of 1.62%. Dolphin Offshore is among the 5 companies in our database that don't pay dividends.
Q: What returns have investors received instead of dividends?
Historical price performance data is not available for detailed analysis.
Q: Should I invest in this stock if I want income?
This stock provides returns through price appreciation rather than dividend income. For income-focused investors:
  • Consider the tax efficiency of capital gains vs. dividends for your situation
  • Look at dividend-paying alternatives in the same sector
  • Consider combining growth stocks with dividend stocks for a balanced portfolio
Q: What's the tax difference between capital gains and dividends?
Current tax rates in India:
  • Dividend income: 10% TDS (if annual dividend exceeds ₹5,000), added to taxable income
  • Long-term capital gains: 10% on gains above ₹1,00,000
  • Short-term capital gains: 15% flat rate
For many investors, long-term capital gains can be more tax-efficient than dividend income.