According to Dividend Hunter News from The Financial Express, Bayer CropScience Limited delivered a 3.5% dividend yield for FY26, paying ₹150 per share with an annual revenue of ₹5,675 crore. The company has maintained consistent dividend payments over the past five years, with dividend per share ranging between ₹125-₹150 during this period. The company's shares typically trade ex-dividend in August and November each year for its final dividend distribution.
As reported by Dividend Hunter News, Bayer CropScience demonstrated strong financial performance in FY26 with net profit surging 21% to ₹689.2 crore. The company generated net cash of ₹1,078.5 crore from operating activities, marking the highest-ever operating cash flow in its history. Free cash flow increased to ₹1,014 crore from ₹222 crore in FY25, while cash and cash equivalents rose to ₹1,414.6 crore from ₹885.5 crore in the previous year. The company's EBITDA margins expanded 280 basis points to 17.1% with revenue growing 4% year-on-year.
According to Dividend Hunter News, Bayer CropScience operates through two main business segments contributing 76% and 19% respectively to total revenue. The crop protection division generates the largest portion, while the hybrid seed division accounts for the second largest share. The company serves customers through a network of 3,500+ distributors and retail stores, with domestic sales accounting for 95% of revenue and exports comprising the remaining 5%. The company's market capitalization stands at ₹19,050 crore as of July 23, 2026.
As reported by Dividend Hunter News, Bayer CropScience aims to achieve high single-digit to low double-digit revenue growth over the next 3-5 years while expanding profit margins by 100 basis points. The company plans to double its corn seed portfolio under the DEKALB brand to meet growing demand, with corn becoming the third most important field crop in India. The hybrid corn seed business offers high margins due to backward integration, while the core crop protection business focuses on introducing new proprietary products for better profitability profiles.
According to Dividend Hunter News, Bayer CropScience trades at a Price-to-Equity multiple of 27.6x, representing a discount to its 10-year historical median of 39.9x but a premium to the sector median of 23.1x. The company's dividend distribution policy balances rewarding shareholders with maintaining funds for future growth, with management ensuring consistent dividend distributions even during difficult market conditions. The company's deep liquidity position with ₹1,414.6 crore in cash and cash equivalents supports long-term dividend sustainability.
