Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) Share Price and News
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Data provided by Morningstar. Market Cap $7.07 billion
P/E Ratio 46.73
Dividend Yield 1.92%
Shares Outstanding 282.35 million
Earnings per share 0.525
Dividend per share 0.45
Year To Date Return 27.19%
Earnings Yield 2.14%
Franking 100%
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Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR)
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Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.
| Ex-Date | Amount | Franking | Type | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2021 | $0.2250 | 100.00% | Final | 18 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Mar 2021 | $0.2500 | 100.00% | Interim | 21 Apr 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2020 | $0.2500 | 100.00% | Final | 07 Oct 2020 |
| 18 Mar 2020 | $0.2200 | 100.00% | Interim | 15 Apr 2020 |
| 24 Sep 2019 | $0.2500 | 100.00% | Final | 09 Oct 2019 |
| 19 Mar 2019 | $0.2050 | 100.00% | Interim | 05 Apr 2019 |
| 24 Sep 2018 | $0.2370 | 100.00% | Final | 10 Oct 2018 |
| 22 Mar 2018 | $0.2050 | 100.00% | Interim | 19 Apr 2018 |
| 21 Sep 2017 | $0.2150 | 100.00% | Final | 19 Oct 2017 |
| 23 Mar 2017 | $0.1870 | 100.00% | Interim | 20 Apr 2017 |
| 21 Sep 2016 | $0.1950 | 100.00% | Final | 17 Oct 2016 |
| 23 Mar 2016 | $0.1780 | 100.00% | Interim | 15 Apr 2016 |
| 16 Sep 2015 | $0.0140 | 100.00% | 15 Oct 2015 | |
| 16 Sep 2015 | $0.1770 | 100.00% | 15 Oct 2015 | |
| 23 Mar 2015 | $0.1620 | 100.00% | 15 Apr 2015 | |
| 29 Sep 2014 | $0.1740 | 100.00% | Final | 22 Oct 2014 |
| 05 Mar 2014 | $0.1470 | 100.00% | Interim | 02 Apr 2014 |
| 05 Sep 2013 | $0.1560 | 100.00% | Final | 25 Sep 2013 |
| 21 Mar 2013 | $0.1270 | 100.00% | Interim | 10 Apr 2013 |
| 05 Sep 2012 | $0.1320 | 100.00% | Final | 25 Sep 2012 |
| 23 Mar 2012 | $0.1130 | 100.00% | Interim | 11 Apr 2012 |
| 15 Sep 2011 | $0.1050 | 100.00% | Final | 05 Oct 2011 |
| 31 Mar 2011 | $0.0940 | 100.00% | Interim | 20 Apr 2011 |
| 16 Sep 2010 | $0.0830 | 100.00% | Final | 06 Oct 2010 |
| 26 Mar 2010 | $0.0660 | 100.00% | Interim | 16 Apr 2010 |
CAR ASX Announcements
An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.
| Date | Announcement | Price Sensitive? | Time | No. of Pages | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YesNo |
About Carsales.com Ltd
Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR) is Australia’s largest online automotive, motorcycle and marine classifieds business. What many Aussies may not know, however, is that Carsales has operations and interests in a range of different automotive classifieds websites in countries across Asia and South America, making it one of the largest digital automotive advertising businesses in the world.
Together with its subsidiaries, Carsales employs over 600 people in Australia to develop leading technology and advertising solutions that drive its business around the world. Carsales’ history dates back to 1997 and the company went on to list on the ASX in 2009. Since then, Carsales shares have grown to become part of the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and the company has historically paid a portion of its profits back to shareholders as dividends.
CAR Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.
| Date | Close | Change | % Change | Volume | Open | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2021 | $25.04 | $0.48 | 1.95% | 1,041,740 | $25.06 | $25.30 | $24.62 |
| 13 Oct 2021 | $24.56 | $-0.01 | -0.04% | 329,269 | $24.56 | $24.98 | $24.48 |
| 12 Oct 2021 | $24.57 | $-0.23 | -0.93% | 450,885 | $24.61 | $24.76 | $24.47 |
| 11 Oct 2021 | $24.80 | $-0.09 | -0.36% | 432,609 | $24.30 | $24.89 | $24.28 |
| 08 Oct 2021 | $24.89 | $0.43 | 1.76% | 885,811 | $24.62 | $25.09 | $24.54 |
| 07 Oct 2021 | $24.46 | $0.31 | 1.28% | 2,055,805 | $24.24 | $24.75 | $23.62 |
| 06 Oct 2021 | $24.15 | $-0.32 | -1.31% | 1,084,611 | $24.50 | $24.58 | $24.03 |
| 05 Oct 2021 | $24.47 | $-0.37 | -1.49% | 587,643 | $24.08 | $24.52 | $24.08 |
| 04 Oct 2021 | $24.84 | $-0.04 | -0.16% | 326,707 | $24.88 | $25.27 | $24.71 |
| 01 Oct 2021 | $24.88 | $-0.46 | -1.82% | 558,516 | $25.05 | $25.19 | $24.57 |
| 30 Sep 2021 | $25.34 | $0.30 | 1.20% | 908,555 | $24.55 | $25.38 | $24.55 |
| 29 Sep 2021 | $25.04 | $-0.45 | -1.77% | 938,780 | $24.35 | $25.09 | $24.20 |
| 28 Sep 2021 | $25.49 | $-0.22 | -0.86% | 729,341 | $25.27 | $25.60 | $25.05 |
| 27 Sep 2021 | $25.71 | $0.38 | 1.50% | 856,110 | $25.50 | $25.87 | $25.33 |
| 24 Sep 2021 | $25.33 | $-0.64 | -2.46% | 1,007,317 | $25.94 | $25.95 | $25.22 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | $25.97 | $0.21 | 0.82% | 663,775 | $26.06 | $26.31 | $25.93 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | $25.76 | $0.14 | 0.55% | 560,131 | $25.45 | $26.04 | $25.42 |
| 21 Sep 2021 | $25.62 | $-0.09 | -0.35% | 552,530 | $25.32 | $25.65 | $25.20 |
| 20 Sep 2021 | $25.71 | $-0.24 | -0.92% | 648,386 | $25.78 | $26.04 | $25.57 |
| 17 Sep 2021 | $25.95 | $0.44 | 1.72% | 3,296,535 | $25.38 | $26.23 | $25.33 |
| 16 Sep 2021 | $25.51 | $0.11 | 0.43% | 983,284 | $25.33 | $25.72 | $25.24 |
| 15 Sep 2021 | $25.40 | $0.43 | 1.72% | 638,292 | $25.04 | $25.45 | $25.00 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | $24.97 | $-0.35 | -1.38% | 651,293 | $25.14 | $25.21 | $24.83 |
Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.
| Date | Director | Type | Amount | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2021 | Cameron McIntyre | Buy | 182 | $2,764,477 | Conversion of securities. Estimated valuation |
| 25 Aug 2021 | Cameron McIntyre | Sell | 177 | $4,490,536 | As advised by the company. sale of shares |
| 25 Aug 2021 | Cameron McIntyre | Exercise | 182 | $2,764,477 | Conversion of securities. 3,66,333 - vested and unvested options and performance rights Estimated valuation Seems printing mistake in value consideration for issue of performance rights |
| 18 Jun 2021 | David Wiadrowski | Buy | 2 | $42,288 | On-market trade. |
| 11 Jun 2021 | Kee Wong | Issued | 1 | $31,127 | Rights issue. |
| 11 Jun 2021 | David Wiadrowski | Issued | 602 | $10,234 | Rights issue. As per announcement on 15/06/2021. |
| 11 Jun 2021 | Edwina Gilbert | Issued | 3 | $66,810 | Rights issue. |
| 11 Jun 2021 | Patrick (Pat) O'Sullivan | Issued | 3 | $56,593 | Rights issue. |
| 11 Jun 2021 | Kim Anderson | Issued | 2 | $38,794 | Rights issue. |
| 24 May 2021 | Walter Pisciotta | Issued | 51 | $878,764 | Rights issue. |
| 24 May 2021 | Cameron McIntyre | Issued | 52 | $899,924 | As advised by the company. Participation in Institutional Entitlement Offer and on-market trade. As per announcement on 24/05/2021. |
| 19 May 2021 | David Wiadrowski | Buy | 3 | $51,458 | On-market trade. As per announcement on 24/05/2021. |
| 21 Apr 2021 | David Wiadrowski | Issued | 58 | $1,029 | Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP). Estimated value |
| 21 Apr 2021 | Kim Anderson | Issued | 222 | $3,942 | Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP). Estimated value |
| 21 Apr 2021 | Edwina Gilbert | Issued | 381 | $6,765 | Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP). Estimated value |
| 10 Feb 2021 | Cameron McIntyre | Issued | 302 | $6,552,202 | As advised by the company. 548,867 - vested and unvested options and performance rights. Options and performance rights granted under carsales.com Limited Options Plan. As per announcement on 22/02/2021. |
Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.
| Name | Title | Start Date | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Patrick (Pat) Redmond Joseph O'Sullivan | Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman | Jun 2007 | Mr O'Sullivan has been a Director of the Company since 2007 and was the Chief Operating Officer and Finance Director of Nine Entertainment Co Pty Limited (formerly PBL Media Pty Ltd), a position he held from February 2006 until June 2012. He also served as a Director and Company Secretary of Nine Entertainment Co Pty Limited and was Chair of Ninemsn. Mr O'Sullivan brings financial and regulatory expertise to the Board, and was the Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee prior to being appointed as Chair of the Board in 2019. Mr O'Sullivan also provides the Board with insights relating to operations of global companies. |
| Mr Cameron Lloyd McIntyre | Chief Executive OfficerManaging Director | Jul 2007 | Mr McIntyre was appointed Managing Director and CEO of carsales.com Ltd in 2017. Prior to this, Cameron held the positions of Chief Operating Officer (since October 2014), and Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary for the previous seven years, including for the IPO of the Company in 2009. Mr McIntyre has over 25 years of finance and operational experience. Cameron holds a degree in Economics from La Trobe University, Melbourne, is a graduate of the General Management Program at Harvard Business School and is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA). Mr McIntyre brings unparalleled knowledge of the business and significant experience in strategy and management to the Board. |
| Mr Walter James Pisciotta | Non-Executive Director | Jun 1996 | Mr Pisciotta has more than 35 years experience in supplying computer services to the automotive industry. Mr Pisciotta holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Alabama (United States) and was the Chair of carsales.com Ltd since its inception until August 2015. Mr Pisciotta was recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to the Australian Automotive Industry in the 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours.Mr Pisciotta brings to the Board knowledge of the IT needs of the automotive industry as well as his knowledge of the business, having been a driving force from its inception. |
| Mr Steven Anthony Kloss | Alternate Director | Oct 2005 | Mr Kloss has more than 25 years experience in supplying computer services to the automotive industry and is currently Chief Executive Officer at Pentana Solutions Pty Ltd. Steve holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Monash University and is an experienced board Director. |
| Ms Kim Elizabeth Anderson | Non-Executive Director | Jun 2010 | Ms Anderson is the former CEO and founder of Reading Room Inc/Bookstr.com, a community/social networking site for readers, a Non-Executive Director of WPP Australia and New Zealand and a Director of The Sax Institute. Ms Anderson is also on the Board of Marley Spoon and was appointed chair of Beem It.Ms Anderson has more than 25 years experience in various advertising and media executive positions within companies such as Southern Star Entertainment, the Nine Network, PBL and Ninemsn. Ms Anderson provides an abundance of experience and knowledge in the advertising and marketing industries. |
| Ms Edwina Gilbert | Non-Executive Director | Apr 2016 | Ms Gilbert has worked in the automotive industry since 2003, and is currently Dealer Principal of Gillen Motors and Director of Phil Gilbert Motor Group, managing 200 staff with two brands in two busy metropolitan locations. Ms Gilbert was the Chair of the Hyundai NSW Dealer Council and a Member of the Hyundai National Dealer Council from 2010 - 2015. Ms Gilbert holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from Sydney University and practiced commercial law before moving into the automotive industry. Ms Gilbert brings OEM knowledge along with experience operating dealerships with a 'digital first' marketing approach.Ms Gilbert background in law also contributes to the regulatory capabilities of the Board. |
| Mr David Stoddart Wiadrowski | Non-Executive Director | May 2019 | Mr Wiadrowski is an ASX director with commercial acumen and financial credentials derived from experience at PwC and board roles at Vocus and Life360. Mr Wiadrowski's passion for business comes from his role as a Partner at PwC, including 5 years as the Chief Operating Officer of PwC Assurance where he was responsible for managing the firm's business unit. Mr Wiadrowski has experience working with companies in the technology, infocoms and entertainment and media industries, having been the audit partner for clients including Network Ten, APN News & Media and Yahoo during his time with PwC. |
| Mr Kee Wong | Non-Executive Director | Jul 2018 | Mr Wong is an entrepreneur with a background and qualifications in Engineering, Information Technology and Business. Kee has started several businesses and has made investments across a number of industries which include technology services, retail, food and beverage, trading and property. Mr Wong has experience in IT and management consulting and was a senior executive at IBM running part of its e-business group in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand. He is founder and managing director of e-Centric Innovations, an IT/ Management consulting firm operating in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore. Mr Wong's appointment enhances the Board's knowledge of technology and product as well as providing valuable insight into markets outside of Australia in which the Company operates. |
| Ms Nicole Birman | Company Secretary | Oct 2014 | - |
| Nicole Birman | Company Secretary | - |
Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.
| Name | Shares | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited | 102,414,217 | 36.30% |
| J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited | 40,982,913 | 14.50% |
| Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited | 25,749,937 | 9.10% |
| BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (Agency Lending Drp A/C) | 10,878,104 | 3.90% |
| National Nominees Limited | 7,127,217 | 2.50% |
| BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd (Drp) | 5,722,038 | 2.00% |
| Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited | 4,736,682 | 1.70% |
| Essena Pty Ltd | 3,001,109 | 1.10% |
| Hsbc Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited (Nt Comnwlth Super Corp A/C) | 2,713,686 | 1.00% |
| Netwealth Investments Limited (Wrap Services A/C) | 2,131,860 | 0.80% |
| Four Us Pty Ltd (Greg & Karen Roebuck Fa A/C) | 1,938,571 | 0.70% |
| Billkaren Pty Ltd (Robinson Family A/C) | 1,900,000 | 0.70% |
| Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited (Colonial First State Inv A/C) | 1,602,123 | 0.60% |
| Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited (Citibank Ny Adr Dep A/C) | 1,521,270 | 0.50% |
| Milton Corporation Limited | 1,368,245 | 0.50% |
| Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited I | 1,316,389 | 0.50% |
| Mr Andrew Gajtan Curmi | 1,160,500 | 0.40% |
| Djerriwarrh Investments Limited | 1,113,342 | 0.40% |
| Gregory Paul Roebuck | 1,080,667 | 0.40% |
| Bnp Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd (Drp A/C) | 1,068,943 | 0.40% |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Carsales.com has paid twice yearly dividends every year since listing in 2009, and 2021 is no exception. The company has paid an interim dividend of 25 cents per share on 21 April 2021, and a final dividend of 22.5 cents will be distributed on 18 October. Both payments come fully franked.
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Yes. Carsales.com offers optional participation in its dividend reinvestment plan for all shareholders residing in Australia and New Zealand. Shareholders can elect to engage in either full or partial participation in the plan. The price at which shares are issued or transferred to participants is decided by the board and can, at the board’s discretion, include a discount.