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TELUS: A Canadian Telecom Targeting 7-10% Annual Dividend Growth
Formed in 1990, Telus (TU) is one of Canada’s major telecom businesses and a leading wireless provider. The firm's operations are grouped into two segments: Wireless (57% of revenue, 66% of EBITDA): Telus's 4G LTE network covers 99% of Canada's population. The company makes money by selling voice and data services and equipment. Wireline (43% of revenue, 34% of EBITDA): primarily sells high-speed internet, home phone, and cable TV services. Home phones are in secular decline but only account for about 10% of company-wide revenue, so this segment has continued reporting growth despite this exposure. Telus's Wireline business also includes healthcare technology solutions, home security, and managed IT and business process solutions. Telus has paid dividends since 1999, although the firm cut its [...]
Why Kraft Heinz Remains a Speculative Dividend Stock
Kraft Heinz (KHC) shares plunged 9% yesterday after the packaged food maker reported weak first-half earnings results. Organic sales declined 1.5%, adjusted EPS fell 24%, and management pulled 2019 guidance. We previously reviewed the challenges Kraft Heinz's business is facing. Underinvestment in product development and marketing, fading brands, and too much debt are some of the key issues. For more information, please see our past notes here:
MPLX Faces Uncertainty From Low Gas Prices But Retains Borderline Safe Rating
MPLX LP's (MPLX) unit price has slumped 30% over the past year, including a 15% decline in recent weeks. With a dividend yield approaching 10%, the stock has some income investors wondering whether or not the firm's payout is safe. Let's take a closer look at MPLX's business and the factors that have weighed on its stock.
Lazard’s Dividend Appears Safe For Now Despite Cyclical Concerns
With origins dating to 1848, Lazard (LAZ) was a pioneer in offering financial services around the world. In recent years the company's popularity with income investors has increased. Not only has Lazard paid uninterrupted dividends since it went public in 2005, but the firm has also doled out special dividends each year since 2012.