Yahoo Finance Kaman (NYSE:KAMN) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.20
Kaman Corporation's (NYSE:KAMN) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.20 per share on 12th of October. This makes the dividend yield 3.7%, which will augment investor returns quite nicely.
Check out our latest analysis for Kaman
Kaman's Dividend Is Well Covered By Earnings
We like to see robust dividend yields, but that doesn't matter if the payment isn't sustainable. Even though Kaman isn't generating a profit, it is generating healthy free cash flows that easily cover the dividend. We generally think that cash flow is more important than accounting measures of profit, so we are fairly comfortable with the dividend at this level.
Looking forward, earnings per share is forecast to rise exponentially over the next year. If the dividend extends its recent trend, estimates say the dividend could reach 7.6%, which we would be comfortable to see continuing.
Kaman Has A Solid Track Record
The company has a sustained record of paying dividends with very little fluctuation. Since 2013, the annual payment back then was $0.64, compared to the most recent full-year payment of $0.80. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.3% a year over that time. Dividends have grown relatively slowly, which is not great, but some investors may value the relative consistency of the dividend.
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, initial appearances might be deceiving. Earnings per share has been sinking by 33% over the last five years. A sharp decline in earnings per share is not great from from a dividend perspective. Even conservative payout ratios can come under pressure if earnings fall far enough. Over the next year, however, earnings are actually predicted to rise, but we would still be cautious until a track record of earnings growth can be built.
Our Thoughts On Kaman's Dividend
Overall, we don't think this company makes a great dividend stock, even though the dividend wasn't cut this year. The company has been bring in plenty of cash to cover the dividend, but we don't necessarily think that makes it a great dividend stock. This company is not in the top tier of income providing stocks.
Companies possessing a stable dividend policy will likely enjoy greater investor interest than those suffering from a more inconsistent approach. However, there are other things to consider for investors when analysing stock performance. Case in point: We've spotted 2 warning signs for Kaman (of which 1 is a bit unpleasant!) you should know about. Is Kaman not quite the opportunity you were looking for? Why not check out our selection of top dividend stocks.
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