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Fisher & Paykel share price (ASX:FPH) | How to buy Fisher & Paykel shares

Everything you need to know about buying Fisher & Paykel Healthcare shares.

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Fisher & Paykel share price

Fisher & Paykel dividend

11.482 cents (latest)

Quick stats

    • Full name: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd
    • ASX ticker code: ASX:FPH
    • Industry: Medical Specialties
    • Date listed on ASX: 2001
    • Market cap: 17.01b (April 3, 2020)
    • CEO: Lewis George Gradon
    • Key competitors: ResMed, Amico, Allied Healthcare Products, Precision Medical

About Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (FPH) is a designer and manufacturer of medical device products used to treat respiratory illness and sleep apnea. Headquartered in New Zealand, it also operates through North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific.

Fisher & Paykel stock profile

FPH is a dividend Health Technology sector stock that is listed on the ASX and holds a position on the S&P/ASX200 index of Australia's 200 largest companies by market capitalisation. Since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, there has been heightened interest in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare stocks because of the expected increase in demand for its products.

Pros

  • Share price rise. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's share price has jumped by more than 90% in the 12 months to April 3, 2020, and it could continue its bull run following the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Dividend FPH pays an unfranked annual dividend of $0.24 per share as of 2019.
  • Financials. In March. 2020, FPH upgraded its full year earnings report forecast with adjusted net profit after tax to sit in the range of NZ$260M in profits to NZ$270M.

Cons

  • Hype. Its recent share price bull run has been largely off the back of the COVID-19 crisis which means it could drop once the pandemic ends
  • Price to earnings. Fisher and Paykel has historically had a relatively high price to earnings ratio suggesting to some that it could be overpriced.

Should I buy FPH?

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How to buy Fisher & Paykel Healthcare shares

  1. Choose a share trading platform. In order to buy shares listed in Australia you'll need to open an account with a broker that offers ASX-listed shares. Our table below can help you choose.
  2. Open your account. You'll need your ID, bank details and tax file number.
  3. Confirm your payment details. You'll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
  4. Find the shares you want to buy. Search the platform for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX:FPH) shares and place a buy order. It's that simple.

When you successfully purchase shares, you'll receive a confirmation note from the broker, and the money will be taken out of your cash account. For more information about buying stocks, you can read our guide on how to buy shares.

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