Persistent Systems dividend: key dates, yield in 2026

What the latest dividend announcement says

Persistent Systems Ltd (NSE: PERSISTENT) has an interim dividend payout of ₹22 per share as its latest declared distribution. The ex-dividend date and record date for this interim dividend are both listed as 27 January 2026. The declaration date for this interim dividend is shown as 20 January 2026 in the company’s dividend history data. The same dataset also reports a dividend yield of 0.36% for this interim dividend entry.

Dividend information in the provided data also lists a broader dividend yield number for the stock, shown as 0.78 in one place and 0.8 (as of May 13, 2026) in another. These yield figures can differ depending on the price used and the time period considered. Investors typically use the ex-dividend date to determine eligibility, as shares purchased on or after the ex-date do not qualify for that payout.

Key dates investors track: declaration, record, ex-date

For the interim dividend of ₹22 per share, the dataset lists the declaration date as 20 January 2026, with the record date and ex-dividend date both on 27 January 2026. This is also reflected in the “Historical Dividend Payouts” table for FY2025-26. Separately, some timelines in the provided text reference a dividend entry dated 27 December 2025 describing an interim dividend of ₹22, again linked to 27 January 2026, but without additional confirmed payout details beyond the same amount and date.

A separate, generic example in the input explains how dividend dates work using a hypothetical ₹5 dividend declared on January 1, 2024. That example sets an ex-dividend date of January 10, a record date of January 11, and a payment date of January 20, with a ₹500 payout on 100 shares. This example is explanatory and not presented as a Persistent Systems corporate action.

Latest market price and why it matters for yield

The input reports the latest trading price of Persistent Systems Ltd as ₹4,800 as of 13 May at 09:05. Another table shows the last traded price (LTP) as ₹6,147.5 alongside the 20 January 2026 interim dividend entry. Since dividend yield is calculated using dividend per share and market price, yields can vary depending on which price point is used.

The same dataset lists dividend yield values that include 0.36% for the latest interim dividend and other historical yields such as 0.27%, 0.33%, 0.22%, 0.74%, 0.51%, and 1.22% for earlier payouts. These yields are presented with the respective historical LTP values at those points in time.

FY25 final dividend: record date, AGM, and book closure

Persistent Systems also set 14 July 2025 as the record date for a final dividend of ₹15 per share for FY25. The disclosure is cited under Regulation 42 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The book closure period is listed as 15 July to 21 July 2025, both days inclusive. The AGM date is shown as Monday, 21 July 2025.

For this FY25 final dividend, the dividend payment date is stated as “within 30 days of AGM approval.” The input further notes that eligible shareholders on record as of 14 July will receive the final dividend. This matches the operational process where record date eligibility is used to determine which shareholders receive the payout.

Dividend totals by year: what the tables show

For FY2024-25, the total dividend is shown as ₹35 per share, comprising an interim dividend of ₹20 (January 2025) and a final dividend of ₹15 (proposed/paid based on AGM approval process). For FY2023-24, the table lists an interim dividend of ₹32 (January 2024) and a final dividend of ₹10, totalling ₹42 per share. Another line in the input states that in the past 12 months, Persistent Systems has given a dividend of ₹37.00 per share.

The dataset also states that the company has declared 6 dividends since 2023. Elsewhere, a dividends list includes an interim (₹28) and final (₹12) in 2023, plus a special dividend (₹10) dated 26 April 2023. Readers should note that some sources may count special dividends separately, or use different counting windows.

Historical payouts and yields: a quick table

Stock split and why some dividend numbers differ

The corporate actions list also includes a face value split (sub-division) from ₹10 per share to ₹5 per share, with an effective date shown as 01 April 2024. Separately, a dividend history table notes that “dividend amounts are adjusted for stock splits when applicable.” That table shows different cash amounts compared with other lists, such as ₹16.000 for the Jan 30, 2024 ex-date where another section lists ₹32.00 for the same period.

These differences can happen when data sources present dividends on a split-adjusted basis versus the originally declared amount per share before the split adjustment methodology is applied. For investors comparing across years, it is important to confirm whether the dividend series is split-adjusted.

Market impact: what investors can infer from the disclosed numbers

The most direct market takeaway from the provided data is the dividend per share and the associated yields reported at different times. The interim dividend of ₹22 has been linked to a 0.36% yield in the dividend history table, while the overall dividend yield is separately listed as 0.78 and 0.8 (as of May 13, 2026). The latest trading price is reported as ₹4,800 as of 13 May at 09:05, which will influence the trailing yield investors calculate.

The FY25 total dividend is explicitly stated as ₹35 per share, combining ₹20 interim and ₹15 final. The record date and book closure details for the FY25 final dividend provide operational clarity for shareholders planning eligibility. Beyond that, the input does not provide stock price movement on announcement days, so the impact discussion is limited to the published dividend and yield metrics.

Analysis: what stands out in Persistent Systems’ dividend profile

Persistent Systems appears to follow a semi-annual dividend pattern in several parts of the input, with interim and final payouts across financial years. One section explicitly states the dividend is paid every six months and lists an annual dividend of 35.00 INR per share with a yield of 0.63%, and last ex-dividend date of Jul 14, 2025. Another section lists an annual dividend of 30.00 INR per share with a yield of 0.53%, last ex-dividend date Jan 31, 2025, and a payout ratio of 32.85%.

Because the input includes multiple yield and annual dividend figures, readers should treat them as source-specific snapshots rather than a single definitive number. The most consistent, cross-referenced figures in the dataset are the per-share dividends and the key dates (declaration, record, and ex-dividend dates).

Conclusion: the dates and figures to keep on your checklist

Persistent Systems’ latest interim dividend is ₹22 per share, with the ex-dividend date and record date both on 27 January 2026, and the declaration date listed as 20 January 2026. For FY25, the final dividend is ₹15 per share with a record date of 14 July 2025, book closure from 15 July to 21 July 2025, and payment within 30 days of AGM approval. The FY25 total dividend is stated as ₹35 per share including the ₹20 interim dividend declared in January 2025. Investors tracking future payouts will typically watch for upcoming board announcements and the corresponding record and ex-dividend dates in corporate action updates.