Declared Dividend • May 21
First quarter dividend of JA$0.55 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JA$0.55. Ex-date: 28th May 2026 Payment date: 19th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 18%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.2%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 25%. Cash payout ratio: 15%. Board Change • May 20
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 5 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Jacky Wright was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. 공시 • Mar 06
GraceKennedy Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 27, 2026 GraceKennedy Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 27, 2026. Location: don wehby building, 42-56 harbour street, kingston, Jamaica Board Change • Oct 24
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. Director Vanessa Rizzioli was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Aug 02
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JA$2.05 (vs JA$2.30 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JA$2.05 (down from JA$2.30 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JA$44.8b (up 6.6% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JA$2.03b (down 11% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 4.5% (down from 5.4% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Jul 21
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. Director Vanessa Rizzioli was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment. 공시 • Mar 03
GraceKennedy Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 28, 2025 GraceKennedy Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 28, 2025. Declared Dividend • Nov 12
Third quarter dividend of JA$0.75 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JA$0.75. Ex-date: 21st November 2024 Payment date: 16th December 2024 Dividend yield will be 22%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (25% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (14% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 12% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 11% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Nov 10
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JA$2.21 (vs JA$1.79 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JA$2.21 (up from JA$1.79 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JA$42.0b (up 6.1% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JA$2.19b (up 23% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.2% (up from 4.5% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. 공시 • Nov 08
Gracekennedy Limited Announces Dividend for the Fourth Interim Dividend for 2024, Payable on December 16, 2024 GraceKennedy Limited announced dividend of JMD 0.75 per share, payable on December 16, 2024, and totalling approximately JMD 743 million. This is the fourth interim dividend payment for 2024. Declared Dividend • Aug 05
Second quarter dividend of JA$0.55 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JA$0.55. Ex-date: 29th August 2024 Payment date: 23rd September 2024 Dividend yield will be 17%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (28% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (12% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 12% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 11% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Aug 02
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JA$2.30 (vs JA$2.09 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JA$2.30 (up from JA$2.09 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JA$42.0b (up 7.4% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JA$2.28b (up 9.8% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.4% (up from 5.3% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 12
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to TT$3.89, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.3x. Average trailing P/E is 18x in the Consumer Retailing industry in South America. Total loss to shareholders of 31% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • May 16
Fourth quarter dividend of JA$0.55 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JA$0.55. Ex-date: 23rd May 2024 Payment date: 14th June 2024 Dividend yield will be 16%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (28% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (15% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 12% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 9.3% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Board Change • May 01
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 4 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. Director Vanessa Rizzioli was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Declared Dividend • Mar 11
Fourth quarter dividend of JA$0.52 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JA$0.52. Ex-date: 13th March 2024 Payment date: 5th April 2024 Dividend yield will be 15%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (28% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (15% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 12% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 9.3% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. 공시 • Mar 03
GraceKennedy Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 29, 2024 GraceKennedy Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 29, 2024, at 14:00 Eastern Standard Time. Location: GraceKennedy Headquarters, 42-56 Harbour Street Kingston Jamaica Reported Earnings • Mar 03
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JA$7.86 (vs JA$7.09 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JA$7.86 (up from JA$7.09 in FY 2022). Revenue: JA$155.0b (up 8.4% from FY 2022). Net income: JA$7.78b (up 11% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 5.0% (up from 4.9% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Nov 23
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Trinidadian or Tobagonian stocks, typically moving 5.6% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.6% average weekly change). Upcoming Dividend • Nov 15
Upcoming dividend of JA$0.65 per share at 3.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 22 November 2023. Payment date: 15 December 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 27% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.0%. Lower than top quartile of Trinidadian or Tobagonian dividend payers (5.1%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.4%). Reported Earnings • Nov 12
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JA$1.79 (vs JA$1.54 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JA$1.79 (up from JA$1.54 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JA$39.6b (up 14% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JA$1.77b (up 17% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 4.5% (up from 4.4% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. 공시 • Nov 11
GraceKennedy Limited Declares Dividend, Payable on December 15, 2023 GraceKennedy Limited announced the dividend of JMD 0.65 per share. Ex-dividend date is November 22, 2023. Record date is November 24, 2023. Payment date is December 15, 2023. 공시 • Oct 28
GraceKennedy Limited (JMSE:GK) completed the acquisition of UNIBEV Limited. GraceKennedy Limited (JMSE:GK) entered into an agreement to acquire UNIBEV Limited on August 2, 2023. Once the acquisition of Unibev is complete, it will become GK’s sixth manufacturing facility in Jamaica. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.GraceKennedy Limited (JMSE:GK) completed the acquisition of UNIBEV Limited on October 27 , 2023. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 22
Upcoming dividend of JA$0.52 per share at 2.7% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 August 2023. Payment date: 22 September 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 27% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 2.7%. Lower than top quartile of Trinidadian or Tobagonian dividend payers (4.8%). In line with average of industry peers (2.5%). Reported Earnings • Aug 06
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JA$2.09 (vs JA$1.96 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JA$2.09 (up from JA$1.96 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JA$39.1b (up 7.7% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JA$2.07b (up 7.0% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 5.3% (in line with 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. 공시 • Aug 04
GraceKennedy Limited (JMSE:GK) entered into an agreement to acquire UNIBEV Limited. GraceKennedy Limited (JMSE:GK) entered into an agreement to acquire UNIBEV Limited on August 2, 2023. Once the acquisition of Unibev is complete, it will become GK’s sixth manufacturing facility in Jamaica. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 07
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 18% After last week's 18% share price decline to TT$3.15, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 10.5x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Consumer Retailing industry in South America. Total returns to shareholders of 8.4% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • May 17
Upcoming dividend of JA$0.50 per share at 2.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 24 May 2023. Payment date: 16 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 21% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of Trinidadian or Tobagonian dividend payers (5.1%). In line with average of industry peers (2.5%). Reported Earnings • May 16
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JA$2.13 (vs JA$1.75 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JA$2.13 (up from JA$1.75 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JA$39.1b (up 7.8% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JA$2.12b (up 22% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 5.4% (up from 4.8% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 11% per year. 공시 • May 13
Gracekennedy Limited Announces Interim Dividend, Payable on June 16, 2023 GraceKennedy Limited announced interim dividend of JMD 0.50 per share. Ex-dividend date is May 24, 2023. Record date is May 26, 2023. Payment date is June 16, 2023. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 08
Upcoming dividend of JA$0.50 per share at 2.4% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 15 March 2023. Payment date: 06 April 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 28% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.4%. Lower than top quartile of Trinidadian or Tobagonian dividend payers (4.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.1%). Reported Earnings • Mar 04
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JA$7.09 (vs JA$8.27 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JA$7.09 (down from JA$8.27 in FY 2021). Revenue: JA$142.9b (up 11% from FY 2021). Net income: JA$7.03b (down 14% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 4.9% (down from 6.3% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 18% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: JA$1.54 (vs JA$2.11 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JA$1.54 (down from JA$2.11 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JA$34.8b (up 7.5% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JA$1.52b (down 27% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 4.4% (down from 6.4% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 21% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 23
Upcoming dividend of JA$0.48 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 August 2022. Payment date: 23 September 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 24% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.0%. Lower than top quartile of Trinidadian or Tobagonian dividend payers (4.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.3%). Board Change • Jun 01
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 3 experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. Director Peter Williams was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • May 02
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 3 experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. Director Peter Williams was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Mar 31
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS: JA$8.27 (vs JA$6.28 in FY 2020) Full year 2021 results: EPS: JA$8.27 (up from JA$6.28 in FY 2020). Revenue: JA$129.3b (up 12% from FY 2020). Net income: JA$8.19b (up 32% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 6.3% (up from 5.4% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 23% per year. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 09
Upcoming dividend of JA$0.48 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 March 2022. Payment date: 08 April 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 26% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.9%. Lower than top quartile of Trinidadian or Tobagonian dividend payers (3.3%). In line with average of industry peers (2.1%). Upcoming Dividend • Nov 17
Upcoming dividend of JA$0.55 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 24 November 2021. Payment date: 16 December 2021. Trailing yield: 1.9%. Lower than top quartile of Trinidadian or Tobagonian dividend payers (3.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.2%). Upcoming Dividend • Aug 25
Upcoming dividend of JA$0.48 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 September 2021. Payment date: 24 September 2021. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of Trinidadian or Tobagonian dividend payers (3.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.0%). Reported Earnings • Jul 31
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JA$1.95 (vs JA$1.44 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JA$32.0b (up 16% from 2Q 2020). Net income: JA$1.93b (up 35% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 6.0% (up from 5.2% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 30% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Executive Departure • Jun 06
Independent Non-Executive Director Everton McDonald has left the company On the 26th of May, Everton McDonald's tenure as Independent Non-Executive Director ended after 10.0 years in the role. As of March 2021, Everton still personally held 227.79k shares (TT$626k worth at the time). A total of 2 executives have left over the last 12 months. The current median tenure of the management team is 2.50 years. Upcoming Dividend • May 19
Upcoming dividend of JA$0.45 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 May 2021. Payment date: 15 June 2021. Trailing yield: 1.8%. Lower than top quartile of Trinidadian or Tobagonian dividend payers (3.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.4%). Reported Earnings • May 15
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JA$1.67 (vs JA$1.33 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JA$31.4b (up 8.8% from 1Q 2020). Net income: JA$1.65b (up 26% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 5.3% (up from 4.6% in 1Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 13% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 18% per year. Reported Earnings • Feb 28
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS JA$6.28 (vs JA$4.52 in FY 2019) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: JA$115.4b (up 12% from FY 2019). Net income: JA$6.22b (up 39% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 5.4% (up from 4.4% in FY 2019). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 25
New 90-day high: TT$3.99 The company is up 8.0% from its price of TT$3.70 on 27 November 2020. The Trinidadian or Tobagonian market is up 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Consumer Retailing industry, which is up 10.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 04
New 90-day high: TT$3.91 The company is up 10.0% from its price of TT$3.55 on 06 November 2020. The Trinidadian or Tobagonian market is up 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Consumer Retailing industry, which is up 9.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 16
New 90-day high: TT$3.79 The company is up 17% from its price of TT$3.25 on 17 September 2020. The Trinidadian or Tobagonian market is down 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Consumer Retailing industry, which is up 7.0% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 07
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: EPS JA$1.69 The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: JA$29.6b (up 16% from 3Q 2019). Net income: JA$1.68b (up 33% from 3Q 2019). Profit margin: 5.7% (up from 4.9% in 3Q 2019). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year.