Yahoo Finance National Bank of Canada's (TSE:NA) Dividend Will Be Increased To CA$1.02
The board of National Bank of Canada (TSE:NA) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of CA$1.02 on the 1st of August, an increased payment from last year's comparable dividend. Despite this raise, the dividend yield of 3.9% is only a modest boost to shareholder returns.
Check out our latest analysis for National Bank of Canada
National Bank of Canada's Dividend Forecasted To Be Well Covered By Earnings
If it is predictable over a long period, even low dividend yields can be attractive.
National Bank of Canada has established itself as a dividend paying company with over 10 years history of distributing earnings to shareholders. Taking data from its last earnings report, calculating for the company's payout ratio shows 40%, which means that National Bank of Canada would be able to pay its last dividend without pressure on the balance sheet.
The next 3 years are set to see EPS grow by 2.6%. Analysts estimate the future payout ratio will be 45% over the same time period, which is in the range that makes us comfortable with the sustainability of the dividend.
National Bank of Canada Has A Solid Track Record
The company has been paying a dividend for a long time, and it has been quite stable which gives us confidence in the future dividend potential. The dividend has gone from an annual total of CA$1.58 in 2013 to the most recent total annual payment of CA$3.88. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 9.4% a year over that time. Dividends have grown at a reasonable rate over this period, and without any major cuts in the payment over time, we think this is an attractive combination as it provides a nice boost to shareholder returns.
The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow
Investors could be attracted to the stock based on the quality of its payment history. National Bank of Canada has impressed us by growing EPS at 10% per year over the past five years. Earnings are on the uptrend, and it is only paying a small portion of those earnings to shareholders.
National Bank of Canada Looks Like A Great Dividend Stock
In summary, it is always positive to see the dividend being increased, and we are particularly pleased with its overall sustainability. 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. However, there are other things to consider for investors when analysing stock performance. Earnings growth generally bodes well for the future value of company dividend payments. See if the 11 National Bank of Canada analysts we track are forecasting continued growth with our free report on analyst estimates for the company. 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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