Nykaa Dividend & Ex-dividend History
NYKAA • No Dividend Payments
Performance Comparison: Capital Gains vs. Sector Dividend Yield
Financial Position Facts
Key financial metrics showing how the company uses its profits
Profitability
Revenue (2025)
₹2,354 Cr
Net Profit
₹33 Cr
Profit Margin
1.4%
Profits retained for growth
Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
₹467 Cr
Free Cash Flow
₹49 Cr
Available for reinvestment or dividends
Retail Sector Dividend Landscape
See how Nykaa compares to other companies in the sector
30.0%
Companies Pay Dividends
0.47%
Average Dividend Yield
1.37%
Highest Yield
20
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Dividend vs. Non-Dividend Performance
Compare how dividend and non-dividend companies have performed in the sector (1-year returns)
Dividend-Paying Peers
Average Price Return
-9.77%
Aditya Vision
0.11% dividend yield
-1.94%
7NR Retail
0.0% dividend yield
-20.49%
Arvind Fashions
0.16% dividend yield
-6.61%
Non-Dividend Peers
Average Price Return
-26.31%
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands
No dividend payments
-26.0%
Add Shop e-Retail
No dividend payments
-40.06%
Ace Men Engg Works
No dividend payments
11.67%
Tax Implications: Capital Gains vs. Dividends
Understanding the tax efficiency of non-dividend stocks
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 Nykaa pay dividends?
Based on available financial data, Nykaa retains its earnings for business operations and growth.
The company reported ₹33 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 Retail?
In the Retail sector, 30.0% of companies currently pay dividends
with an average yield of 0.47%. Nykaa is among the
14 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
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