JDE Peet's N.V.'s (AMS:JDEP) investors are due to receive a payment of €0.35 per share on 24th of January. Based on this payment, the dividend yield will be 3.4%, which is fairly typical for the industry.
See our latest analysis for JDE Peet's
JDE Peet's' Dividend Is Well Covered By Earnings
We aren't too impressed by dividend yields unless they can be sustained over time. Based on the last payment, JDE Peet's was quite comfortably earning enough to cover the dividend. 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 54.1%. If the dividend continues along recent trends, we estimate the payout ratio will be 42%, which is in the range that makes us comfortable with the sustainability of the dividend.
JDE Peet's Is Still Building Its Track Record
The dividend hasn't seen any major cuts in the past, but the company has only been paying a dividend for 3 years, which isn't that long in the grand scheme of things. The last annual payment of €0.70 was flat on the annual payment from3 years ago. JDE Peet's hasn't been paying a dividend for very long, so we wouldn't get to excited about its record of growth just yet.
Dividend Growth Potential Is Shaky
Some investors will be chomping at the bit to buy some of the company's stock based on its dividend history. However, things aren't all that rosy. Over the past five years, it looks as though JDE Peet's' EPS has declined at around 11% a year. Dividend payments are likely to come under some pressure unless EPS can pull out of the nosedive it is in. On the bright side, earnings are predicted to gain some ground over the next year, but until this turns into a pattern we wouldn't be feeling too comfortable.
In Summary
Overall, it's nice to see a consistent dividend payment, but we think that longer term, the current level of payment might be unsustainable. In the past, the payments have been unstable, but over the short term the dividend could be reliable, with the company generating enough cash to cover it. This company is not in the top tier of income providing stocks.
It's important to note that companies having a consistent dividend policy will generate greater investor confidence than those having an erratic one. Meanwhile, despite the importance of dividend payments, they are not the only factors our readers should know when assessing a company. Taking the debate a bit further, we've identified 2 warning signs for JDE Peet's that investors need to be conscious of moving forward. Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our collection of strong dividend payers.
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About ENXTAM:JDEP
Good value with proven track record.
