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National Oilwell Varco (NOV): A Lesson on Dividend Safety
National Oilwell Varco (NOV) surprised many dividend investors with its decision to slash its dividend by 90% on April 11. Income investors could have avoided the cut by paying closer attention to the company’s main risk factors. The dividend cut announcement came shortly after the company’s CEO gave an investor presentation on March 22. In the slide deck, the company was noted to have a “strong balance sheet” and “resilient free cash flow generation,” perhaps giving dividend investors a false sense of security. While business trends weren't great (sales fell by 52% last quarter), the company still had over $5 billion in cash and undrawn credit capacity compared to $3.9 billion of debt and just $710 million [...]
Omega Healthcare (OHI): A High-Yield Healthcare REIT
Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) with a high dividend yield over 6%. The company operates in the healthcare sector, which is generally one of the best stock sectors for dividend income because of its essential products and services. However, a high dividend yield can be a signal that a company’s dividend payment will not be sustainable. We will only invest in safe dividend stocks for our Conservative Retirees dividend portfolio, so let’s see if Omega can make the cut. Business Overview Omega is a healthcare REIT that provides financing and capital primarily to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), which account for about 90% of the company’s facilities. The remaining 10% of [...]
Intel (INTC): A Technology Monopoly Paying Safe, Growing Dividends
Intel (INTC) is one of the most dominant and pervasive technology companies in the world. The business essentially operates as a monopoly in its core computer and data center markets and has numerous competitive advantages that are virtually impossible to replicate by most companies. Intel also offers a healthy dividend payment that scores very well for Dividend Safety and Dividend Growth prospects. While we typically veer away from technology stocks, Intel is the type of business we like to invest in for our Top 20 Dividend Stocks and Conservative Retirees dividend portfolios. Business Overview Intel was incorporated in 1968 and is the largest manufacturer of semiconductor chips in the world. Intel’s primary products are microprocessors and [...]
Cisco (CSCO): Safe, Strong Dividend Growth and a 3.7% Yield
Cisco (CSCO) has been nothing short of an impressive dividend growth stock since it began paying dividends in 2011. The company’s quarterly dividend payment has increased from 6 cents per share in 2011 to 26 cents most recently, including management’s 24% boost to the dividend in February 2016. With a low price-to-earnings multiple, a dividend yield near 4%, and very strong Dividend Safety (87) and Dividend Growth (80) scores, Cisco has caught the attention of many income investors. Let’s take a closer look at the investment case for Cisco as we consider the stock for our Top 20 Dividend Stocks and Conservative Retirees dividend portfolios. Business Overview Cisco was founded in 1984 and has grown to [...]