Coles (ASX: COL) Share Price Drop, Goes Ex-dividend today

March 05, 2024 05:11 PM AEDT | By Team Kalkine Media

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In today's (5 March 2024) rather sluggish trading session for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO), Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) caught the attention with a notable 1.20% dip in its share price. In this article, we'll delve into the factors behind this intriguing market movement and why it might not be as concerning as it appears.

Coles shares closed 1.20% lower at AU$16.47 apiece on 5 Mrach 2024.

While such a decline might worry some investors, it's essential to understand the context. Today marks Coles' ex-dividend date, which often translates to a temporary fall in share prices.

Coles' Recent Earnings and Dividend Declaration

Taking a step back, Coles reported its latest earnings last month, covering the six months to 31 December. Investors initially responded positively to the results, with a 6.8% increase in revenue and a 4.2% rise in underlying earnings, amounting to AU$1.9 billion. Consequently, Coles declared an interim dividend of 36 cents per share, fully franked, mirroring last year's interim dividend.

Ex-Dividend Impact

As predicted last week, Coles trading ex-dividend today has affected its share value. Anyone wanting to benefit from the dividend needed to be a shareholder by yesterday's closing. With today's ex-dividend status, the shares no longer include the rights to the upcoming dividend, inherently making them less valuable.

A decline in share prices following ex-dividend dates is a customary market behavior. Coles shares experiencing this dip today aligns with this established pattern.

Looking Ahead

For existing Coles shareholders as of yesterday, the dividend payout is on schedule for 27 March later this month. While the current share price may seem concerning, understanding the ex-dividend context sheds light on the transient nature of this market fluctuation.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Coles investors need not be overly alarmed by the apparent dip in share prices. The ex-dividend dynamics are at play, and the market often corrects itself post this phase.

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