A conservative payout ratio like this not only leaves a wide margin of safety, but also gives management plenty of room
for future dividend increases.
The company's dividend growth streak of eight consecutive years appears to be just warming up, with a payout ratio of 29.5 % all but guaranteeing
strong future dividend increases (which should drive some of that near - term and long - term total return).
It has a 5.54 % yield — it increased its dividend by 6.9 % last quarter — and while more purchases like this one could
impede future dividend increases, writes Plessis, you're still getting an above average payout.
The dividend yield is near the middle of its historical range at 5.6 % and we expect it to fall over time as the stock moves from its current value towards our fair value through multiple expansion, with growth
outpacing future dividend increases.
Look for companies that generate plenty of steady cash flow and have a moderate dividend, but are also good at re-investing the rest of their cash flow to create the growth that
drives future dividend increases.
That being said, because Lockheed's payout ratios are now at the limits of maintaining high security, investors should
expect future dividend increases to closely track EPS and FCF growth.
The company's dividend growth streak of eight consecutive years appears to be just warming up, with a payout ratio of 29.5 % all but guaranteeing
strong future dividend increases (which should drive some of that near - term and long - term total return).
I scan for their stated intentions for
future dividend increases.
Chatham's payout ratio of 61 % is very conservative and certainly has room to allow for
future dividend increases.
While it's not a huge problem «yet» because of low interest rates, it might mean trouble for
future dividend increases.
Past performance may not guarantee future results, but it's a strong indicator, so there's a good possibility of
a future dividend increase for HHY.
I scan for their stated intentions for
future dividend increases.
The odds are good they'll be selling more ice cream and deodorant (among other products) 10 years from now, which bodes well for
future dividend increases.
When we look at
the future dividend increase potential, we can see how McDonald's will continue to drag behind Starbucks in the upcoming years.