Yahoo Finance Carrier Global (NYSE:CARR) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.19
The board of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.19 per share on the 8th of August. This means the dividend yield will be fairly typical at 1.2%.
Check out our latest analysis for Carrier Global
Carrier Global's Dividend Is Well Covered By Earnings
We aren't too impressed by dividend yields unless they can be sustained over time. Based on the last payment, Carrier Global was quite comfortably earning enough to cover the dividend. This indicates that a lot of the earnings are being reinvested into the business, with the aim of fueling growth.
Looking forward, earnings per share is forecast to rise by 115.8% over the next year. If the dividend continues along recent trends, we estimate the payout ratio will be 33%, which is in the range that makes us comfortable with the sustainability of the dividend.
Carrier Global Is Still Building Its Track Record
The dividend hasn't seen any major cuts in the past, but the company has only been paying a dividend for 4 years, which isn't that long in the grand scheme of things. Since 2020, the dividend has gone from $0.32 total annually to $0.76. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 24% a year over that time. Carrier Global has been growing its dividend quite rapidly, which is exciting. However, the short payment history makes us question whether this performance will persist across a full market cycle.
The Dividend Has Limited Growth Potential
Investors who have held shares in the company for the past few years will be happy with the dividend income they have received. Unfortunately things aren't as good as they seem. Carrier Global's EPS has fallen by approximately 15% per year during the past five years. This steep decline can indicate that the business is going through a tough time, which could constrain its ability to pay a larger dividend each year in the future. Over the next year, however, earnings are actually predicted to rise, but we would still be cautious until a track record of earnings growth can be built.
In Summary
In summary, while it's good to see that the dividend hasn't been cut, we are a bit cautious about Carrier Global's payments, as there could be some issues with sustaining them into the future. The company is generating plenty of cash, which could maintain the dividend for a while, but the track record hasn't been great. We don't think Carrier Global is a great stock to add to your portfolio if income is your focus.
It's important to note that companies having a consistent dividend policy will generate greater investor confidence than those having an erratic one. However, there are other things to consider for investors when analysing stock performance. Just as an example, we've come across 4 warning signs for Carrier Global you should be aware of, and 1 of them is a bit unpleasant. If you are a dividend investor, you might also want to look at our curated list of high yield dividend stocks.
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