Yahoo Finance Weyerhaeuser Co's Dividend Analysis
Exploring the Sustainability and Growth of Weyerhaeuser Co's Dividends
Weyerhaeuser Co (NYSE:WY) recently announced a dividend of $0.2 per share, payable on 2024-06-14, with the ex-dividend date set for 2024-05-31. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates. Using the data from GuruFocus, let's look into Weyerhaeuser Co's dividend performance and assess its sustainability.
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Weyerhaeuser ranks among the world's largest forest product companies. Following the 2016 sale of its pulp business to International Paper, Weyerhaeuser operates three business segments: timberlands, wood products, and real estate. Weyerhaeuser is structured as a real estate investment trust and is not required to pay federal income taxes on earnings generated by timber harvest activities. Earnings from its wood products segment are subject to federal income tax. Weyerhaeuser acquired fellow timber REIT Plum Creek in 2016.
A Glimpse at Weyerhaeuser Co's Dividend History
Weyerhaeuser Co has maintained a consistent dividend payment record since 1985. Dividends are currently distributed on a quarterly basis. Below is a chart showing annual Dividends Per Share for tracking historical trends.
Breaking Down Weyerhaeuser Co's Dividend Yield and Growth
As of today, Weyerhaeuser Co currently has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2.58% and a 12-month forward dividend yield of 2.68%. This suggests an expectation of increased dividend payments over the next 12 months. Over the past three years, Weyerhaeuser Co's annual dividend growth rate was 14.20%. Extended to a five-year horizon, this rate decreased to -10.40% per year. And over the past decade, Weyerhaeuser Co's annual dividends per share growth rate stands at -3.10%.
Based on Weyerhaeuser Co's dividend yield and five-year growth rate, the 5-year yield on cost of Weyerhaeuser Co stock as of today is approximately 1.49%.
The Sustainability Question: Payout Ratio and Profitability
To assess the sustainability of the dividend, one needs to evaluate the company's payout ratio. The dividend payout ratio provides insights into the portion of earnings the company distributes as dividends. A lower ratio suggests that the company retains a significant part of its earnings, thereby ensuring the availability of funds for future growth and unexpected downturns. As of 2024-03-31, Weyerhaeuser Co's dividend payout ratio is 0.79, which may suggest that the company's dividend may not be sustainable. Weyerhaeuser Co's profitability rank, offers an understanding of the company's earnings prowess relative to its peers. GuruFocus ranks Weyerhaeuser Co's profitability 8 out of 10 as of 2024-03-31, suggesting good profitability prospects. The company has reported net profit in 9 years out of the past 10 years.
Growth Metrics: The Future Outlook
To ensure the sustainability of dividends, a company must have robust growth metrics. Weyerhaeuser Co's growth rank of 8 out of 10 suggests that the company's growth trajectory is good relative to its competitors. Revenue is the lifeblood of any company, and Weyerhaeuser Co's revenue per share, combined with the 3-year revenue growth rate, indicates a strong revenue model. Weyerhaeuser Co's revenue has increased by approximately 1.30% per year on average, a rate that underperforms approximately 64.29% of global competitors. The company's 3-year EPS growth rate showcases its capability to grow its earnings, a critical component for sustaining dividends in the long run. During the past three years, Weyerhaeuser Co's earnings increased by approximately -7.50% per year on average, a rate that underperforms approximately 78.39% of global competitors. Lastly, the company's 5-year EBITDA growth rate of 22.50%, which underperforms approximately 12.11% of global competitors.
Conclusion
While Weyerhaeuser Co's dividend payments and yield are attractive, the sustainability of these dividends is contingent upon several factors including its payout ratio, profitability, and growth metrics. The company's strong profitability rank and consistent dividend history provide some reassurance. However, the declining growth rates and underperformance in earnings growth compared to its peers raise concerns about the long-term growth potential and sustainability of dividends. Investors should keep a close eye on these metrics while considering the stock for dividend income. GuruFocus Premium users can screen for high-dividend yield stocks using the High Dividend Yield Screener.
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