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PPL: Paying Dividends for Over 70 Years
Founded in 1920, PPL (PPL) is a pure-play regulated gas and electricity utility serving 7.9 million customers in the United Kingdom (U.K.), 1.4 million in Pennsylvania, and 1.3 million in Kentucky. The majority of PPL’s earnings are generated in the U.K., where regulators have historically allowed for superior returns on equity compared to most U.S. utilities. Here's how the firm's profits break out by region:
Reviewing Kellogg’s Dividend Profile and Underperformance
Kellogg (K) shares have slumped over 20% since September, sending the stock's dividend yield up to about 4%, its highest level in 19 years. With Kellogg's earnings expected to decline close to 10% over the next year, plus the company's somewhat elevated debt load, let's take a closer look at Kellogg's dividend safety and long-term outlook.
Duke Energy: Over 90 Years of Uninterrupted Dividends
Duke Energy’s (DUK) history dates back to the early 1900s, and the company is the largest electric utility in the country today, serving approximately 7.7 million electric customers and 1.6 million gas customers across the Southeast and Midwest regions of the U.S. Regulated electric utilities and infrastructure account for 85% of Duke Energy’s earnings, but the company also has a fast-growing gas infrastructure and utilities business (9%) and a commercial portfolio of renewables (6%). A blend of residential (32%), commercial (30%), industrial (21%), and wholesale (17%) customers make up the company's mix. It's also worth noting that Duke Energy continues investing in cleaner power generation, which has helped reduce its fuel mix of coal and oil from 61% in 2005 [...]
How Safe is Qualcomm’s Dividend?
Qualcomm (QCOM), an embattled tech giant, has seen its share of drama over the years. Most recently, the company's stock has sold off 30% since early September 2018, causing its dividend yield to soar to a record high near 5%. Let's take a look at Qualcomm's latest slump to review if anything appears to have changed with its dividend safety profile or long-term outlook.