Several key stocks are trading ex-dividend today, August 6, 2025, drawing the attention of investors seeking dividend payouts. The ex-dividend date is when a stock begins trading without the value of its next dividend payment. To be eligible for the dividend, investors must have purchased the shares before today.
Here's a rundown of some of the prominent stocks trading ex-dividend today:
Coal India: The state-owned coal mining giant declared an interim dividend of ₹5.50 per equity share with a face value of ₹10. The company has fixed August 6, 2025, as the record date to determine shareholders' eligibility for the dividend, which will be paid by August 30, 2025. In the first quarter of FY26, Coal India's net profit witnessed a 20.19% year-on-year decline, reaching ₹8,734.17 crore, while revenue fell 4.43% to ₹35,842 crore.
Ramco Cements: The Ramco Cements board recommended a final dividend of ₹2 per equity share. The ex-dividend and record date is August 6, 2025. The dividend will be payable to shareholders whose names appear on the company's list by the record date. According to Simply Wall St., Ramco Cements' current dividend yield is 0.17%, well covered by earnings, and the next payment date is September 12, 2025.
Blue Dart Express: The logistics company's board recommended a final dividend of ₹25 per equity share. August 6, 2025, is the record date for determining dividend eligibility.
Dr. Lal PathLabs: The diagnostic chain declared an interim dividend of ₹6 per equity share. August 6, 2025, is the record date, and the dividend, if approved, will be paid within 30 days of declaration.
Other Companies Trading Ex-Dividend:
Several other companies are also trading ex-dividend today, offering investors a range of options across different sectors:
Understanding Ex-Dividend Dates
The ex-dividend date is crucial for investors as it determines eligibility for the dividend payout. If an investor purchases shares on or after the ex-dividend date, they will not be entitled to the dividend. Typically, stocks trade ex-dividend one business day before the record date. The record date is when the company identifies the shareholders eligible for the dividend payment.
Impact on Stock Prices
The ex-dividend date usually sees an adjustment in the equity share price to reflect the dividend payout. This adjustment accounts for the fact that new shareholders will not receive the upcoming dividend.
