Godfrey Phillips to Trade Ex-Bonus on Sept 16 After Strong Multi-Year Rally

Mumbai, Sept 12, 2025 – Godfrey Phillips India Ltd (NSE: GODFRYPHLP) will trade ex-bonus on September 16, 2025, as the company implements its 2:1 bonus issue. Shareholders on the record date will receive two additional equity shares for every one share held, effectively tripling their total shareholding (in number of shares).

Bonus Issue Details

The company has recently issued a 2:1 bonus issue, which will give two extra equity shares per share held to each shareholder. This will treble the number of shares held without altering the total holding value. Taking the current share price of ₹10,102 as a base, a shareholder who owns one share worth ₹10,102 before the bonus will have three shares after the bonus, each trading at approximately ₹3,367, keeping the overall holding value at ₹10,102. The action is intended to make shares more affordable and enhance the retail investor base. (The actual amount can be different; these are just for illustration purposes.)

Impact on Shareholders

Although the bonus issue does not affect the total market capitalization of the company, it adds to the total outstanding shares in the market. It makes the stock more liquid and available, thus improving trading volumes and investor participation.

Dividend Track Record

Godfrey Phillips has a consistent record of rewarding shareholders with strong dividend payouts. In August 2025, the company declared a ₹60 per share dividend, while in November 2024, it distributed an interim dividend of ₹35. Before that, it paid a dividend of ₹56 in August 2024. Over the last decade, dividends have ranged from ₹8 to ₹40 per share, reflecting healthy cash flows and management’s commitment to shareholder returns.

Stock Performance Summary

The shares today closed 1.62% lower at ₹10,240.00. The stock fell by 8.70% in the last week, but one month ago it rose by 5.04%. In a span of six months, the stock rose 85.72%, while year to date stands at 101.39%. For one year, the stock has risen 52.09%, and for three years, it has produced a staggering 791.46% return. Most significantly, Godfrey Phillips’ shares rose a whopping 1713.78% in the last decade, marking its long-term ability to generate wealth.

Godfrey Phillips India Ltd, part of the Modi Enterprises group, is one of the dominant players in India’s tobacco and FMCG space. It has a portfolio of well-known cigarette brands, chew products, confectionery, and retailing businesses. It is listed on both NSE and BSE and is best known to deliver shareholder value through price appreciation and regular dividends.

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