Being listed on the stock exchange, the future cannot be predicted since share prices are affected by various factors. You should, thus, study the market performance of the share before investing. That being said, the share prices have been falling in recent times. They might fall more or even rise after reaching a low.
The factors influencing Sobha's share prices include the company's earnings, market sentiments, existing borrowings, the real estate market, financial performance every quarter, etc.
Over the past few years, Sobha has had a low Return on Equity (ROE) even though its dividend payout ratio is low. This shows that the company is retaining most of its earnings, but the retained earnings cannot generate the expected returns. However, analysts estimate a growth in earnings in the future. So, the company might show a good performance over the long term if the ROE improves.
The company last declared a dividend on 20th May 2022. It was declared at Rs.3 per share. However, currently, no dividend declaration has been made for 2023. You'll have to wait to check the company's latest dividend.
Since May 2017, Sobha Limited has been paying annual dividends to shareholders regularly. So, judging by this practice, dividends are usually paid yearly in May or June.