Should You Buy Koncar - distributivni i specijalni transformatori d.d. (ZGSE:KODT) For Its Upcoming Dividend?

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be intrigued to know that Koncar - distributivni i specijalni transformatori d.d. (ZGSE:KODT) is about to go ex-dividend in just three days. Typically, the ex-dividend date is one business day before the record date which is the date on which a company determines the shareholders eligible to receive a dividend. It is important to be aware of the ex-dividend date because any trade on the stock needs to have been settled on or before the record date. Therefore, if you purchase Koncar - distributivni i specijalni transformatori d.d's shares on or after the 7th of June, you won't be eligible to receive the dividend, when it is paid on the 23rd of June.

The upcoming dividend for Koncar - distributivni i specijalni transformatori d.d is Kn69.20 per share, increased from last year's total dividends per share of Kn51.40. We love seeing companies pay a dividend, but it's also important to be sure that laying the golden eggs isn't going to kill our golden goose! As a result, readers should always check whether Koncar - distributivni i specijalni transformatori d.d has been able to grow its dividends, or if the dividend might be cut.

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Dividends are typically paid out of company income, so if a company pays out more than it earned, its dividend is usually at a higher risk of being cut. Fortunately Koncar - distributivni i specijalni transformatori d.d's payout ratio is modest, at just 26% of profit. That said, even highly profitable companies sometimes might not generate enough cash to pay the dividend, which is why we should always check if the dividend is covered by cash flow. Over the last year it paid out 62% of its free cash flow as dividends, within the usual range for most companies.

It's encouraging to see that the dividend is covered by both profit and cash flow. This generally suggests the dividend is sustainable, as long as earnings don't drop precipitously.

Click here to see how much of its profit Koncar - distributivni i specijalni transformatori d.d paid out over the last 12 months.

Have Earnings And Dividends Been Growing?

Stocks in companies that generate sustainable earnings growth often make the best dividend prospects, as it is easier to lift the dividend when earnings are rising. If earnings decline and the company is forced to cut its dividend, investors could watch the value of their investment go up in smoke. That's why it's comforting to see Koncar - distributivni i specijalni transformatori d.d's earnings have been skyrocketing, up 22% per annum for the past five years.

The main way most investors will assess a company's dividend prospects is by checking the historical rate of dividend growth. In the last 10 years, Koncar - distributivni i specijalni transformatori d.d has lifted its dividend by approximately 6.9% a year on average. We're glad to see dividends rising alongside earnings over a number of years, which may be a sign the company intends to share the growth with shareholders.

To Sum It Up

Is Koncar - distributivni i specijalni transformatori d.d an attractive dividend stock, or better left on the shelf? From a dividend perspective, we're encouraged to see that earnings per share have been growing, the company is paying out less than half of its earnings, and a bit over half its free cash flow. There's a lot to like about Koncar - distributivni i specijalni transformatori d.d, and we would prioritise taking a closer look at it.

With that in mind, a critical part of thorough stock research is being aware of any risks that stock currently faces. To help with this, we've discovered 1 warning sign for Koncar - distributivni i specijalni transformatori d.d that you should be aware of before investing in their shares.

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