Astral Foods Ltd
ARL — −1.07% lower on the last session.
Astral Foods Ltd (ARL) is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and trades in ZAR (R). Current market capitalisation stands at R8.59B. Data on Mansa Markets refreshes every 30 minutes during JSE trading hours (09:00–16:50 Johannesburg).
How it reads against the desk.
Open compare →Dividend history.
Calendar →| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | 8.8 ZAR | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 2.2 ZAR | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | 5.2 ZAR | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Jan 2023 | 5.9 ZAR | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2022 | 7.9 ZAR | 13 Jun 2022 |
| 12 Jan 2022 | 4 ZAR | 17 Feb 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2021 | 3 ZAR | 14 Jun 2021 |
Latest disclosures.
All filings →Company profile.
Frequently asked.
What is the ARL share price today?+
Astral Foods Ltd trades at R200.18 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, −1.07% on the day. Prices refresh every 30 minutes during JSE trading hours.
What is Astral Foods Ltd's market capitalisation?+
R8.59B on the JSE, a mid cap listing.
Does ARL pay dividends?+
The most recent dividend on record is 8.8 ZAR per share with an ex-dividend date of 14 Jan 2026 — a trailing yield of about 4.40%.
How can I buy ARL shares?+
Through any licensed stockbroker in South Africa. Mansa Markets maintains a directory of stockbrokers so you can compare fees and account types before you open an account.
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Astral Foods Ltd (ARL) — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Astral Foods Ltd (ARL) share price today?
Astral Foods Ltd (ARL) trades at R200.18 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, down 1.07% on the day, as of 6 November 2026. Prices are quoted in ZAR.
What is Astral Foods Ltd's market capitalisation?
Astral Foods Ltd has a market capitalisation of R8.59B (ZAR) on the JSE, as of 6 November 2026.
Does Astral Foods Ltd (ARL) pay dividends?
Yes. The most recent Astral Foods Ltd dividend on record is ZAR 8.8 with an ex-dividend date of 14 January 2026 and payment on 19 January 2026.
How can I buy Astral Foods Ltd (ARL) shares in South Africa?
You need a brokerage account (your shares are held at Strate through the broker's nominee), opened online in a day with EasyEquities (no minimum, fractional shares), through your bank (Standard Bank OST, FNB Shares) or a full-service broker; you need your ID, proof of address and SARS tax number. Fund it by EFT or instant payment, then place a buy order for ARL during JSE trading hours (09:00–16:50 local time), ideally with a limit price. Expect from about 0.25 percent per trade on low-cost platforms; dividends attract 20 percent dividends tax unless held in a tax-free savings account. Trades settle T+3, after which the shares sit in your account in your own name.