Yahoo Finance Landmark Bancorp (NASDAQ:LARK) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.21
Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:LARK) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.21 per share on the 30th of November. This payment means that the dividend yield will be 3.2%, which is around the industry average.
Check out our latest analysis for Landmark Bancorp
Landmark Bancorp's Payment Expected To Have Solid Earnings Coverage
We aren't too impressed by dividend yields unless they can be sustained over time.
Landmark Bancorp has established itself as a dividend paying company with over 10 years history of distributing earnings to shareholders. Based on Landmark Bancorp's last earnings report, the payout ratio is at a decent 35%, meaning that the company is able to pay out its dividend with a bit of room to spare.
Looking forward, earnings per share could rise by 23.9% over the next year if the trend from the last few years continues. If the dividend continues on this path, the future payout ratio could be 30% by next year, which we think can be pretty sustainable going forward.
Landmark Bancorp Has A Solid Track Record
The company has a sustained record of paying dividends with very little fluctuation. Since 2012, the annual payment back then was $0.467, compared to the most recent full-year payment of $0.84. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.1% 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 who have held shares in the company for the past few years will be happy with the dividend income they have received. We are encouraged to see that Landmark Bancorp has grown earnings per share at 24% per year over the past five years. 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.
We Really Like Landmark Bancorp's Dividend
Overall, we like to see the dividend staying consistent, and we think Landmark Bancorp 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.
Companies possessing a stable dividend policy will likely enjoy greater investor interest than those suffering from a more inconsistent approach. Still, investors need to consider a host of other factors, apart from dividend payments, when analysing a company. As an example, we've identified 1 warning sign for Landmark Bancorp that you should be aware of before investing. Is Landmark Bancorp not quite the opportunity you were looking for? Why not check out our selection of top dividend stocks.
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