Ipsos (EPA:IPS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €1.85
Ipsos SA (EPA:IPS) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 3rd of July to €1.85. The payment will take the dividend yield to 4.1%, which is in line with the average for the industry.
Ipsos' Projected Earnings Seem Likely To Cover Future Distributions
While it is always good to see a solid dividend yield, we should also consider whether the payment is feasible. However, Ipsos' earnings easily cover the dividend. As a result, a large proportion of what it earned was being reinvested back into the business.
The next year is set to see EPS grow by 21.5%. If the dividend continues on this path, the payout ratio could be 35% by next year, which we think can be pretty sustainable going forward.
See our latest analysis for Ipsos
Dividend Volatility
Although the company has a long dividend history, it has been cut at least once in the last 10 years. The dividend has gone from an annual total of €0.75 in 2015 to the most recent total annual payment of €1.85. This implies that the company grew its distributions at a yearly rate of about 9.4% over that duration. We like to see dividends have grown at a reasonable rate, but with at least one substantial cut in the payments, we're not certain this dividend stock would be ideal for someone intending to live on the income.
The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow
Given that the dividend has been cut in the past, we need to check if earnings are growing and if that might lead to stronger dividends in the future. It's encouraging to see that Ipsos has been growing its earnings per share at 15% a year over the past five years. Ipsos definitely has the potential to grow its dividend in the future with earnings on an uptrend and a low payout ratio.
Ipsos 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.
Market movements attest to how highly valued a consistent dividend policy is compared to one which is more unpredictable. However, there are other things to consider for investors when analysing stock performance. As an example, we've identified 1 warning sign for Ipsos 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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