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 (2026) ₹57 Cr

Net Profit ₹28 Cr

Profit Margin 49.1%

Profits retained for growth

Cash Generation

Operating Cash Flow ₹45 Cr

Free Cash Flow ₹2 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

1.77%

Average Dividend Yield

7.64%

Highest Yield

Total Companies Analyzed

Top Dividend-Paying Companies in Oil & Gas

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation

ONGC

4.62%

Oil India

OIL

7.64%

Adani Total Gas

ATGL

0.05%

Aegis Logistics

AEGISLOG

0.83%

Petronet LNG

PETRONET

3.68%

DOLPHIN Sector Peers Paying Dividends — Oil & Gas

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Mahanagar Gas

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AEGISLOG • 0.64% yield

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Adani Total Gas

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Antelopus Selan Energy

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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 43.37%

Confidence Petroleum

0.14% dividend yield

43.47%

Aegis Logistics

0.99% dividend yield

85.96%

Alphageo

2.39% dividend yield

45.81%

Non-Dividend Peers

Average Price Return -22.85%

Bharat Coking Coal

No dividend payments

-18.83%

Aakash Exploration Services

No dividend payments

-15.33%

Aban Offshore

No dividend payments

-63.63%

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 ₹28 crores in net profit for 2026, 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 1.77%. 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.