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Market Cap $8.84 billion
P/E Ratio 16.91
Dividend Yield 2.54%
Shares Outstanding 487.01 million
Earnings per share 1.094
Dividend per share 0.47
Year To Date Return 19.01%
Earnings Yield 5.91%
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  • Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI)
    Latest News

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes, Orica has historically paid two unfranked or partially franked shareholder dividends a year.

    Orica generally pays its shareholder dividends in July and December. 

    Yes, Orica offers a dividend reinvestment plan for eligible shareholders to reinvest all or part of their dividend payments to purchase additional Orica shares. 

    Orica listed on the ASX on 28 November 1961.

    Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Ex-Date Amount Franking Type Payable
    22 Nov 2024 $0.2800 0.00% Final 23 Dec 2024
    23 May 2024 $0.1900 0.00% Interim 03 Jul 2024
    16 Nov 2023 $0.2500 0.00% Final 18 Dec 2023
    25 May 2023 $0.1800 0.00% Interim 03 Jul 2023
    18 Nov 2022 $0.2200 0.00% Final 22 Dec 2022
    31 May 2022 $0.1300 0.00% Interim 08 Jul 2022
    19 Nov 2021 $0.1650 0.00% Final 22 Dec 2021
    31 May 2021 $0.0750 0.00% Interim 09 Jul 2021
    30 Nov 2020 $0.1650 0.00% Final 15 Jan 2021
    28 May 2020 $0.1650 0.00% Interim 08 Jul 2020
    12 Nov 2019 $0.3300 15.15% Final 13 Dec 2019
    30 May 2019 $0.2200 0.00% Interim 01 Jul 2019
    12 Nov 2018 $0.3150 0.00% Final 07 Dec 2018
    31 May 2018 $0.2000 0.00% Interim 02 Jul 2018
    14 Nov 2017 $0.0000 0.00% Final 08 Dec 2017
    31 May 2017 $0.0000 0.00% Interim 03 Jul 2017
    10 Nov 2016 $0.2900 27.59% Final 09 Dec 2016
    31 May 2016 $0.2050 48.78% Interim 01 Jul 2016
    25 Nov 2015 $0.5600 35.71% Final 18 Dec 2015
    29 May 2014 $0.4000 40.00% Interim 01 Jul 2014
    28 May 2013 $0.3900 38.46% Interim 01 Jul 2013
    28 May 2012 $0.3080 45.45% Interim 02 Jul 2012
    26 May 2011 $0.3130 57.51% Interim 01 Jul 2011
    11 Nov 2010 $0.5400 100.00% Final 10 Dec 2010
    12 Nov 2008 $0.4450 44.94% Final 05 Dec 2008
    27 Mar 2008 $0.3150 44.44% Interim 04 Jul 2008
    14 Nov 2007 $0.4220 40.28% Final 14 Dec 2007
    08 Jun 2007 $0.2940 47.62% Interim 06 Jul 2007
    20 Nov 2006 $0.3990 52.63% Final 15 Dec 2006
    07 Jun 2006 $0.2090 43.06% Interim 07 Jul 2006
    23 Nov 2005 $0.3670 40.87% Final 16 Dec 2005
    13 Nov 2003 $0.2575 25.20% Final 10 Dec 2003

    ORI 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.

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    About Orica Ltd

    Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI) is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of explosives and blasting systems, primarily to the mining industry. It is the world's number one supplier of commercial explosives with operations across more than 100 countries and an approximate market share of around 28%.

    Although the company sold its chemicals business in 2015, it remains one of the world's largest producers of sodium cyanide, widely used in gold extraction. It also produces injection chemicals, resins, steel bolts, pumps, and other specialist mining products and services, as well as nitrogen fertilisers for use in agriculture.

     

    ORI Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
    11 Dec 2024 $18.16 $-0.23 -1.25% 897,536 $18.37 $18.40 $18.16
    10 Dec 2024 $18.39 $-0.11 -0.59% 1,354,287 $18.53 $18.55 $18.22
    09 Dec 2024 $18.50 $-0.16 -0.86% 694,784 $18.41 $18.60 $18.39
    06 Dec 2024 $18.66 $-0.03 -0.16% 1,102,131 $18.47 $18.73 $18.47
    05 Dec 2024 $18.69 $0.18 0.97% 1,264,422 $18.37 $18.78 $18.35
    04 Dec 2024 $18.51 $0.18 0.98% 977,463 $18.35 $18.61 $18.25
    03 Dec 2024 $18.33 $0.06 0.33% 1,131,147 $18.30 $18.39 $18.18
    02 Dec 2024 $18.27 $0.16 0.88% 707,551 $18.23 $18.27 $18.08
    29 Nov 2024 $18.11 $-0.10 -0.55% 1,529,712 $18.12 $18.20 $17.99
    28 Nov 2024 $18.21 $0.15 0.83% 1,404,794 $18.15 $18.21 $18.02
    27 Nov 2024 $18.06 $0.05 0.28% 1,103,528 $18.07 $18.13 $18.00
    26 Nov 2024 $18.01 $-0.04 -0.22% 777,027 $18.19 $18.19 $17.99
    25 Nov 2024 $18.05 $0.05 0.28% 3,052,707 $18.14 $18.27 $18.05
    22 Nov 2024 $18.00 $-0.17 -0.94% 1,279,138 $18.05 $18.08 $17.82
    21 Nov 2024 $18.17 $0.10 0.55% 1,448,709 $18.23 $18.28 $18.08
    20 Nov 2024 $18.07 $-0.25 -1.36% 1,144,264 $18.23 $18.31 $18.07
    19 Nov 2024 $18.32 $-0.17 -0.92% 1,590,954 $18.40 $18.55 $18.29
    18 Nov 2024 $18.49 $0.39 2.15% 2,031,775 $18.19 $18.63 $18.01
    15 Nov 2024 $18.10 $0.52 2.96% 2,344,381 $18.13 $18.49 $18.02
    14 Nov 2024 $17.58 $0.01 0.06% 2,058,276 $17.23 $17.67 $16.86
    13 Nov 2024 $17.57 $0.17 0.98% 1,189,503 $17.05 $17.58 $17.04
    12 Nov 2024 $17.40 $-0.34 -1.92% 1,214,548 $17.70 $17.91 $17.40

    Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
    02 Dec 2024 Sanjeev Gandhi Issued 65,924 $1,205,749
    Issue of securities.
    22 Nov 2024 Sanjeev Gandhi Buy 224,719 $4,044,942
    Conversion of securities.
    22 Nov 2024 Sanjeev Gandhi Exercise 224,719 $4,044,942
    Conversion of securities. 478,138 Rights
    29 Aug 2024 Vanessa Guthrie Buy 3,970 $71,454
    On-market trade.
    25 Mar 2024 John Beevers Buy 1,894 $30,000
    Participation in share purchase plan.
    25 Mar 2024 Gordon Naylor Buy 1,894 $30,000
    Participation in share purchase plan.
    25 Mar 2024 Karen Moses Buy 1,894 $30,000
    Participation in share purchase plan.
    25 Mar 2024 Vanessa Guthrie Buy 1,894 $30,000
    Participation in share purchase plan.
    25 Mar 2024 Sanjeev Gandhi Buy 1,894 $30,000
    Participation in share purchase plan.
    05 Feb 2024 Sanjeev Gandhi Issued 232,587 $3,639,986
    As advised by the company. 7,02,857 Rights

    Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Name Title Start Date Profile
    Mr Malcolm William Broomhead Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Sep 2001
    Mr Broomhead is a former Director of BHP Group and a former Chairman of Asciano Limited. He is also a Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and Council Member of Opportunity International Australia.
    Ms Karen Anne Moses Non-Executive Director Jul 2016
    Ms Moses is a Director of Charter Hall Group, Snowy Hydro Limited, Music In The Regions Limited and Belvoir St Theatre. She is a Fellow of the Senate of Sydney University and a former Director of Boral Limited, Sydney Dance Company, SAS Trustee Corporation, Australia Pacific LNG Pty Limited, Origin Energy Limited, Contact Energy Limited, Energia Andina SA, Australian Energy Market Operator Ltd, VENCorp and Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria) Limited, Sydney Symphony Limited and former Chair of the NSW Artform Board for Dance and Physical Theatre. She is Chair of the People Committee, and a member of the Board Risk Committee.
    Ms Denise Waund Gibson Non-Executive Director Jan 2018
    Ms Gibson is co-founder and Chairman of Ice Mobility, Director of NASDAQ-listed VOXX International Corporation, and a director of the Consumer Technology Association and the Consumer Technology Association Foundation, both not-for-profit organizations. She is the founder and former CEO of Brightstar US and former Director of Aerial Technologies Inc. Chair of the Innovation and Technology Committee and a member of the People Committee.
    Dr Vanessa Ann Guthrie Non-Executive Director Feb 2023
    Mr Guthrie is a Non-executive Director of ASX listed Santos Limited, Lynas Rare Earths Limited, and TSE and NYSE-listed North American Construction Group Ltd. She is also a Director of Cricket Australia and is Chancellor of Curtin University. Vanessa is former Deputy Chair and Lead Independent Director of Adbri Limited, Managing Director and CEO of Toro Energy Limited, Chair of the Minerals Council of Australia and Non-executive Director of several companies, including Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Vimy Resources Limited and NYSE-listed Tronox Holdings PLC. She was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2021 for distinguished services to the minerals and resources sector, and as a role model for women in business. She is a member of the Safety and Sustainability Committee and the People Committee.
    Mr John Richard Beevers Non-Executive Director Feb 2020
    Mr Beevers is also a Non-executive Director of Syrah Resources Limited and Lynas Rare Earths Limited and former Director of QUT Bluebox, the commercialization arm of the Queensland University of Technology. He previously held the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of GroundProbe and executive roles within the Orica Group, Services and Chief Executive Officer of Orica Mining Services, including Global Technology Manager, Group General Manager of Chemical Services and Chief Executive Officer of Orica Mining Services. He is Chair of the Safety and Sustainability Committee, and a member of the Innovation and Technology Committee.
    Mr Gordon Naylor Non-Executive Director Apr 2022
    Mr Naylor is the Non-executive Chair of Medical Developments International, and a Director of Celleo Biotech Pty Ltd. Gordon is a former President of Seqirus, a member of the CSL Group and previously held executive leadership roles within the CSL Group, including Chief Financial Off. He is Chair of the Risk Committee and a member of the Safety and Sustainability Committee.
    Mr Sanjeev Gandhi Chief Executive OfficerManaging Director Apr 2021
    Mr Gandhi was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in April 2021, after previously holding the role of Group Executive and President, Australia Pacific and Asia. He is a former Executive Director of publicly listed German chemical company, BASF SE. During his 26-year career with BASF, Sanjeev held several senior marketing, commercial and business leadership roles including Head of Asia Pacific and Head of Global Chemicals Segment (Intermediates and Petrochemicals).
    Mr Mark Garrett Non-Executive Director Jan 2023
    Mr Garrett is a member of the Board of UMICORE NV/SA and Interim Chief Executive Officer for Archroma. He is former Chief Executive Officer of Borealis AG and Marquard & Bahls AG, and former Chairman of the Supervisory Board of OMV AG. He is a member of the Innovation and Technology Committee and Risk Committee.
    Ms Kirsten Anderson Llewellyn Company Secretary Mar 2020
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    Ms Erin O'Connor Company Secretary Mar 2020
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    James Crough Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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    Angus Melbourn Chief Technology Officer
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    Kirsten Anderson Llewellyn Company Secretary
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    Erin O'Connor Company Secretary
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    Leah Barlow President - Safety Health Environment and Security (SHES) Discrete Manufacturing and Supply
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    Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Shares Capital
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 177,594,035 36.47%
    J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 149,977,229 30.80%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 60,519,856 12.43%
    BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 8,031,053 1.65%
    National Nominees Limited 7,941,523 1.63%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Agency Lending A/C> 4,482,809 0.92%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited <Nt Comnwlth Super Corp A/C> 3,303,706 0.68%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited <Colonial First State Inv A/C> 3,284,685 0.67%
    Argo Investments Limited 2,714,260 0.56%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited A/C 2 2,063,006 0.42%
    Bnp Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd> 1,782,984 0.37%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Clearstream> 1,441,270 0.30%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited i 1,350,450 0.28%
    UBS Nominees Pty Ltd 1,142,550 0.23%
    BNP Paribas Noms (Nz) Ltd 778,485 0.16%
    Moorgate Investments Pty Ltd 582,206 0.12%
    Carlton Hotel Limited 543,658 0.11%
    Warbont Nominees Pty Ltd <Unpaid Entrepot A/C> 534,005 0.11%
    Buttonwood Nominees Pty Ltd 446,622 0.09%
    Netwealth Investments Limited <Wrap Services A/C> 397,125 0.08%

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