G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM) Share Price and News

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Market Cap $181.32 million
P/E Ratio 5.26
Dividend Yield 18.97%
Shares Outstanding 771.56 million
Earnings per share -0.392
Dividend per share 0.06
Year To Date Return -65.94%
Earnings Yield 19.00%
Franking 100%
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G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, in recent times, G8 Education has paid two fully franked shareholder dividends a year, although did not pay any dividends in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

G8 Education generally pays its shareholder dividends in April and October. 

Yes, G8 Education offers a dividend reinvestment plan.

G8 Education Ltd listed on the ASX on 5 December 2007.

Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.

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Ex-Date Amount Franking Type Payable
12 Sep 2025 $0.0200 100.00% Interim 03 Oct 2025
06 Mar 2025 $0.0350 100.00% Final 03 Apr 2025
06 Sep 2024 $0.0200 100.00% Interim 30 Sep 2024
07 Mar 2024 $0.0300 100.00% Final 04 Apr 2024
07 Sep 2023 $0.0150 100.00% Interim 06 Oct 2023
09 Mar 2023 $0.0200 100.00% Final 06 Apr 2023
08 Sep 2022 $0.0100 100.00% Interim 07 Oct 2022
10 Mar 2022 $0.0300 100.00% Final 01 Apr 2022
02 Mar 2020 $0.0600 100.00% Final 30 Oct 2020
11 Sep 2019 $0.0475 100.00% Interim 03 Oct 2019
14 Mar 2019 $0.0800 100.00% Final 05 Apr 2019
13 Sep 2018 $0.0450 100.00% Interim 05 Oct 2018
08 Mar 2018 $0.1000 100.00% Interim 23 Mar 2018
26 Sep 2017 $0.0000 100.00% Interim 06 Oct 2017
22 Jun 2017 $0.0000 100.00% Interim 07 Jul 2017
23 Mar 2017 $0.0600 100.00% Interim 07 Apr 2017
15 Dec 2016 $0.0600 100.00% Final 06 Jan 2017
22 Sep 2016 $0.0600 100.00% Interim 07 Oct 2016
17 Jun 2016 $0.0600 100.00% Interim 08 Jul 2016
23 Mar 2016 $0.0600 100.00% Interim 08 Apr 2016
16 Dec 2015 $0.0600 100.00% Final 11 Jan 2016
23 Dec 2014 $0.0600 100.00% Final 21 Jan 2015
25 Jun 2014 $0.0450 100.00% Interim 09 Jul 2014
24 Mar 2014 $0.0350 100.00% Interim 10 Apr 2014
19 Dec 2013 $0.0350 100.00% Final 10 Jan 2014
24 Jun 2013 $0.0300 100.00% Interim 10 Jul 2013
25 Mar 2013 $0.0250 100.00% Interim 11 Apr 2013
20 Dec 2012 $0.0200 100.00% Final 11 Jan 2013
20 Sep 2012 $0.0200 100.00% Interim 09 Oct 2012
25 Jun 2012 $0.0150 100.00% Interim 09 Jul 2012
23 Mar 2012 $0.0150 100.00% Interim 12 Apr 2012
23 Dec 2011 $0.0100 100.00% Final 16 Jan 2012
23 Sep 2011 $0.0070 0.00% Interim 10 Oct 2011
23 Jun 2011 $0.0070 0.00% Interim 11 Jul 2011
23 Mar 2011 $0.0070 0.00% Interim 11 Apr 2011
23 Dec 2010 $0.0070 0.00% Final 11 Jan 2011

GEM 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.

DateAnnouncementPrice Sensitive?TimeNo. of PagesFile Size
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About G8 Education Ltd

G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM) operates more than 430 childcare centres in Australia, with a portfolio of 21 brands. It is among the larger for-profit operators in the early education and childcare sector.

The company receives substantial government subsidies, which comprise around 60% of childcare fees.

G8 does not own the buildings where its childcare centres operate. Labour costs comprise around 60% of the company's revenue. In recent times, the business has faced sector-wide labour shortages. Rental costs comprise around 10-15% of the company's revenue.

GEM Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

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Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
27 Mar 2026 $0.24 $0.00 0.00% 5,803,537 $0.24 $0.24 $0.23
26 Mar 2026 $0.24 $-0.02 -7.84% 5,987,418 $0.26 $0.26 $0.23
25 Mar 2026 $0.26 $0.02 8.51% 6,392,554 $0.23 $0.27 $0.23
24 Mar 2026 $0.24 $0.00 0.00% 3,182,768 $0.24 $0.25 $0.23
23 Mar 2026 $0.24 $0.01 4.55% 5,513,983 $0.22 $0.25 $0.22
20 Mar 2026 $0.22 $-0.02 -8.16% 13,700,693 $0.24 $0.24 $0.22
19 Mar 2026 $0.25 $-0.01 -3.92% 6,873,730 $0.25 $0.25 $0.24
18 Mar 2026 $0.26 $0.01 4.00% 5,793,863 $0.25 $0.26 $0.25
17 Mar 2026 $0.25 $-0.01 -3.92% 3,441,967 $0.26 $0.26 $0.25
16 Mar 2026 $0.26 $0.00 0.00% 3,350,770 $0.25 $0.26 $0.25
13 Mar 2026 $0.26 $0.00 0.00% 5,229,091 $0.26 $0.26 $0.25
12 Mar 2026 $0.26 $-0.02 -7.27% 7,855,241 $0.27 $0.28 $0.26
11 Mar 2026 $0.28 $-0.01 -3.57% 4,234,212 $0.28 $0.29 $0.28
10 Mar 2026 $0.28 $0.00 0.00% 6,576,628 $0.29 $0.29 $0.28
09 Mar 2026 $0.28 $-0.02 -6.56% 5,646,180 $0.30 $0.30 $0.28
06 Mar 2026 $0.31 $0.02 6.90% 20,723,724 $0.29 $0.31 $0.27
05 Mar 2026 $0.29 $0.00 0.00% 13,323,773 $0.30 $0.30 $0.29
04 Mar 2026 $0.29 $-0.03 -9.52% 10,178,084 $0.31 $0.31 $0.29
03 Mar 2026 $0.32 $-0.02 -6.06% 6,953,060 $0.34 $0.34 $0.32
02 Mar 2026 $0.33 $-0.01 -2.99% 10,259,602 $0.34 $0.34 $0.32
27 Feb 2026 $0.34 $-0.01 -2.94% 13,246,306 $0.34 $0.36 $0.34
26 Feb 2026 $0.34 $0.00 0.00% 10,181,321 $0.35 $0.35 $0.34

Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

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Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
26 Feb 2026 Julie Cogin Transfer 45,000 $15,300
Off-market transfer. Assuming off market transfer
26 Feb 2026 Julie Cogin Transfer 45,000 $15,300
Off-market transfer. Assuming off market transfer
26 Feb 2026 Julie Cogin Buy 25,000 $9,125
On-market trade.
16 Sep 2025 Stephen Heath Buy 122,000 $100,003
On-market trade.
16 Sep 2025 Stephen Heath Buy 122,000 $100,003
On-market trade.
15 Sep 2025 Peter Trimble Buy 30,000 $23,800
On-market trade.
15 Sep 2025 Debra Singh Buy 50,000 $39,250
On-market trade.
21 May 2025 Julie Cogin Buy 7,490 $9,362
On-market trade.
14 May 2025 Peter Trimble Buy 25,000 $32,000
On-market trade.
12 May 2025 Debra Singh Buy 30,000 $38,548
On-market trade.
08 May 2025 Julie Cogin Buy 1,010 $125,240
On-market trade.
29 Apr 2025 Pejman Okhovat Issued 716,534 $909,998
Issue of securities. 2,246,000 Performance Rights

Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Name Title Start Date Profile
Mr Stephen Michael Heath Non-Executive Director Jun 2024
Mr Heath is member of People, Culture and Education Committee. He possesses expertise in complex business models, including multi country operations and vertically integrated supply chains. He is adept at navigating various strategic scenarios, from IPOs and takeovers to capital raises and business turnarounds. His early career in software engineering provides a technology perspective, particularly relevant in his current focus on AI integration at Temple & Webster.
Dr Peter Trimble Non-Executive Director May 2020
Dr Trimble has a background in governance, risk management, strategy and planning, mergers and acquisitions and business restructuring and improvement. He is Chair of Risk Management Committee.
Professor Julie Ann Cogin Non-Executive Director Sep 2017
Professor Cogin is Chair of the People, Culture and Education Committee and Advisory Committee. She has worked in the Australian education sector for more than 30 years. Over the last two decades, she has held several senior academic leadership positions, including Dean and Head of UQ Business School at the University of Queensland and Director of the Australian Graduate School of Management, University of New South Wales.
Ms Margaret Anna Alicja Zabel Non-Executive Director Sep 2017
Ms Zabel is member of People, Culture and Education Committee. She is a professional in customer centred business transformation, brand strategy, innovation, digital communications, customer experience and change leadership. She has 20 years of senior executive experience working across companies and brands in FMCG, food, technology and communications industries including multinationals, ASX 100 and not for profits. Her previous roles include National Marketing Director for Lion, VP Marketing for McDonald's Australia, CEO and Board Director of The Advertising Council of Australia and Board Director of The Reject Shop Limited.
Ms Debra Singh Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Nov 2021
Ms Singh is member of People, Culture and Education Committee. She has over 30 years of retail experience in C suite roles across business transformation, general management, retail operations, change management and human resources. She was the first woman to run a trading division at Woolworths where she spent 11 years working across supermarkets, operations and consumer electronics. In more recent years, she was also the CEO of Fantastic Furniture, Group CEO of Greenlit Brands Household Goods and Board Director of Hypnos Group.
Ms Antonia (Toni) Thornton Non-Executive Director Nov 2021
Ms Thornton is member of the Risk Committee. She has worked in corporate finance agencies for more than 15 years. She brings a strategic commercial focus to the G8 Education Board, having previously held senior positions with JBWere, Goldman Sachs and NAB.
Mr Pejman Okhovat Chief Executive OfficerManaging Director Jan 2023
Mr Okhovat has experience in leading teams within geographically dispersed networks, with a focus on customer service, business transformation and delivering value for all stakeholders.
Ms Josie King Chief Legal Quality and Risk Officer Company Secretary Sep 2024
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Steven Becker Chief Financial Officer
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Josie King Chief Legal Quality and Risk Officer Company Secretary
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Shane Dann Chief Operating Officer
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Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Name Shares Capital
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 141,434,769 18.69%
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 136,039,601 17.98%
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 129,401,592 17.10%
Whsp Holdings Pty Limited 74,532,158 9.85%
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (Agency Lending A/C) 26,105,421 3.45%
BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 15,041,355 1.99%
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited i 7,226,364 0.96%
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd) 3,919,831 0.52%
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (IB Au Noms Retailclient) 2,803,526 0.37%
RAP Investments Pty Limited 2,600,000 0.34%
Anandi Investments Pty Ltd (Patel Family A/C) 2,350,000 0.31%
Mrs Swee Huar Ng 1,947,000 0.26%
Mr Pejman Okhovat 1,688,012 0.22%
Buttonwood Nominees Pty Ltd 1,477,865 0.20%
Netwealth Investments Limited (Wrap Services A/C) 1,464,972 0.19%
Mr Johannes Cornelis Morcus and Ms Monique Sharon Morcus (Morcus Family Sf A/C) 1,447,500 0.19%
EST Mr Riccardo Pisaturo 1,400,000 0.19%
Sean Farmer Group Pty Ltd 1,300,000 0.17%
Mr Xiaochen Bl 1,130,564 0.15%
Westor Asset Management Pty Ltd (Value Partnership A/C) 1,124,755 0.15%

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