There is good news for investors who prefer dividend-paying stocks. Mastek Ltd has announced a fresh dividend, giving shareholders another opportunity to earn from their investments.
Notably, the company is trading ex-dividend for the 35th time in the stock market.
This time, the company has declared a 320% dividend, which is quite significant for eligible investors.
Strong Dividend Announcement
According to the company’s update, investors will receive a dividend of ₹16 per share on a face value of ₹5. This translates to a 320% return per share.
To put this into perspective, the company had paid a dividend of ₹8 per share in the previous financial year. This means the latest payout is double compared to last year, making it an attractive update for shareholders.
A Consistent Dividend History
Mastek Ltd has a long track record of rewarding investors. The stock first went ex-dividend in 2001, when shareholders received ₹2 per share.
After that:
In 2007, the dividend increased to ₹4.5 per share
Recently, on January 30, 2026, investors received ₹8 per share
With the latest announcement of ₹16 per share, the company continues to maintain a strong dividend-paying pattern over the years.
How the Stock is Performing
The company’s shares have shown mixed performance recently. On Friday, the stock closed at ₹1744.90 on the BSE, gaining 2.64% in a single day.
Here’s a quick look at performance:
1 month: Up 19.37%
1 year: Down 25.05%
2 years: Down 32%
While short-term gains look positive, long-term investors have seen some decline in recent years.
Long-Term Returns Still Impressive
Despite recent corrections, long-term investors have benefited:
5-year return: 33.72%
10-year return: A massive 1057%
This shows that investors who stayed invested for a longer period have earned strong returns.
Promoter Holding Slightly Declines
As per the latest shareholding pattern:
Promoters hold: 35.76%
Public holds: 64.24%
Earlier, promoter holding was slightly higher:
December quarter: 35.77%
September quarter: 35.79%
This indicates a minor decline in promoter stake, while public participation has slightly increased.
