Hammond Power Solutions (TSE:HPS.A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.085

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (TSE:HPS.A) will pay a dividend of CA$0.085 on the 24th of March. The dividend yield will be 2.8% based on this payment which is still above the industry average.

See our latest analysis for Hammond Power Solutions

Hammond Power Solutions' Dividend Is Well Covered By Earnings

If the payments aren't sustainable, a high yield for a few years won't matter that much. Before making this announcement, Hammond Power Solutions was paying a whopping 219% as a dividend, but this only made up 27% of its overall earnings. A cash payout ratio this high could put the dividend under pressure and force the company to reduce it in the future if it were to run into tough times.

Over the next year, EPS is forecast to expand by 6.0%. If the dividend continues on this path, the payout ratio could be 27% by next year, which we think can be pretty sustainable going forward.

Hammond Power Solutions Has A Solid Track Record

The company has a sustained record of paying dividends with very little fluctuation. Since 2012, the first annual payment was CA$0.15, compared to the most recent full-year payment of CA$0.34. This implies that the company grew its distributions at a yearly rate of about 8.5% over that duration. 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 could be attracted to the stock based on the quality of its payment history. It's encouraging to see Hammond Power Solutions has been growing its earnings per share at 26% a 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.

Our Thoughts On Hammond Power Solutions' Dividend

Overall, it's nice to see a consistent dividend payment, but we think that longer term, the current level of payment might be unsustainable. With cash flows lacking, it is difficult to see how the company can sustain a dividend payment. We would probably look elsewhere for an income investment.

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. For example, we've picked out 1 warning sign for Hammond Power Solutions that investors should know about before committing capital to this stock. Is Hammond Power Solutions not quite the opportunity you were looking for? Why not check out our selection of top dividend stocks.

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