Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (ADX:TAQA) Is Increasing Its Dividend To د.إ0.031

The board of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (ADX:TAQA) has announced that the dividend on 1st of January will be increased to د.إ0.031, which will be 210% higher than last year. This makes the dividend yield about the same as the industry average at 3.8%.

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Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC Doesn't Earn Enough To Cover Its Payments

Solid dividend yields are great, but they only really help us if the payment is sustainable. The last dividend was quite easily covered by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC's earnings. This indicates that a lot of the earnings are being reinvested into the business, with the aim of fueling growth.

Over the next year, EPS is forecast to expand by 13.2%. If the dividend continues on its recent course, the company could be paying out several times what it earns in the next 12 months, which could start applying pressure to the balance sheet.

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC Is Still Building Its Track Record

Without a track record of dividend payments, we can't make a judgement on how stable it has been. This doesn't mean that the company can't pay a good dividend, but just that we want to wait until it can prove itself.

The Dividend Has Growth Potential

Investors who have held shares in the company for the past few years will be happy with the dividend income they have received. Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC has impressed us by growing EPS at 6.8% per year over the past five years. Since earnings per share is growing at an acceptable rate, and the payout policy is balanced, we think the company is positioning itself well to grow earnings and dividends in the future.

Our Thoughts On Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC's Dividend

Overall, this is a reasonable dividend, and it being raised is an added bonus. While the payout ratios are a good sign, we are less enthusiastic about the company's dividend record. This looks like it could be a good dividend stock going forward, but we would note that the payout ratio has been at higher levels in the past so it could happen again.

Investors generally tend to favour companies with a consistent, stable dividend policy as opposed to those operating an irregular one. Meanwhile, despite the importance of dividend payments, they are not the only factors our readers should know when assessing a company. As an example, we've identified 1 warning sign for Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC that you should be aware of before investing. Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our collection of strong dividend payers.

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