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CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.10

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.10 per share on the 15th of September. The dividend yield is 1.2% based on this payment, which is a little bit low compared to the other companies in the industry.

See our latest analysis for CSX

CSX's Earnings Easily Cover The Distributions

It would be nice for the yield to be higher, but we should also check if higher levels of dividend payment would be sustainable. Before making this announcement, CSX was easily earning enough to cover the dividend. This means that most of what the business earns is being used to help it grow.

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Over the next year, EPS is forecast to expand by 26.8%. Assuming the dividend continues along recent trends, we think the payout ratio could be 18% by next year, which is in a pretty sustainable range.

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CSX Has A Solid Track Record

The company has an extended history of paying stable dividends. Since 2012, the dividend has gone from $0.16 total annually to $0.40. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 9.6% a year over that time. The dividend has been growing very nicely for a number of years, and has given its shareholders some nice income in their portfolios.

The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow

Investors could be attracted to the stock based on the quality of its payment history. CSX has seen EPS rising for the last five years, at 24% per annum. Rapid earnings growth and a low payout ratio suggest this company has been effectively reinvesting in its business. Should that continue, this company could have a bright future.

CSX Looks Like A Great Dividend Stock

Overall, we like to see the dividend staying consistent, and we think CSX might even raise payments in the future. Earnings are easily covering distributions, and the company is generating plenty of cash. All of these factors considered, we think this has solid potential as a dividend stock.

Market movements attest to how highly valued a consistent dividend policy is compared to one which is more unpredictable. Still, investors need to consider a host of other factors, apart from dividend payments, when analysing a company. For instance, we've picked out 2 warning signs for CSX that investors should take into consideration. 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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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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