JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.25

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 31st of October to $1.25. This takes the annual payment to 2.2% of the current stock price, which unfortunately is below what the industry is paying.

See our latest analysis for JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase's Dividend Forecasted To Be Well Covered By Earnings

If it is predictable over a long period, even low dividend yields can be attractive.

JPMorgan Chase has established itself as a dividend paying company with over 10 years history of distributing earnings to shareholders. While past data isn't a guarantee for the future, JPMorgan Chase's latest earnings report puts its payout ratio at 25%, showing that the company can pay out its dividends comfortably.

The next 3 years are set to see EPS grow by 2.9%. Analysts estimate the future payout ratio will be 30% over the same time period, which is in the range that makes us comfortable with the sustainability of the dividend.

JPMorgan Chase Has A Solid Track Record

The company has an extended history of paying stable dividends. The dividend has gone from an annual total of $1.52 in 2014 to the most recent total annual payment of $4.60. This implies that the company grew its distributions at a yearly rate of about 12% over that duration. It is good to see that there has been strong dividend growth, and that there haven't been any cuts for a long time.

The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow

Investors who have held shares in the company for the past few years will be happy with the dividend income they have received. JPMorgan Chase has seen EPS rising for the last five years, at 13% per annum. Growth in EPS bodes well for the dividend, as does the low payout ratio that the company is currently reporting.

JPMorgan Chase Looks Like A Great Dividend Stock

Overall, we think this could be an attractive income stock, and it is only getting better by paying a higher dividend this year. The company is easily earning enough to cover its dividend payments and it is great to see that these earnings are being translated into cash flow. All of these factors considered, we think this has solid potential as a dividend stock.

Companies possessing a stable dividend policy will likely enjoy greater investor interest than those suffering from a more inconsistent approach. 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 1 warning sign for JPMorgan Chase 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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