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ADTRAN Holdings' (NASDAQ:ADTN) Dividend Will Be $0.09

ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ADTN) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.09 per share on 1st of September. Including this payment, the dividend yield on the stock will be 1.5%, which is a modest boost for shareholders' returns.

While the dividend yield is important for income investors, it is also important to consider any large share price moves, as this will generally outweigh any gains from distributions. Investors will be pleased to see that ADTRAN Holdings' stock price has increased by 37% in the last 3 months, which is good for shareholders and can also explain a decrease in the dividend yield.

Check out our latest analysis for ADTRAN Holdings

ADTRAN Holdings Might Find It Hard To Continue The Dividend

If it is predictable over a long period, even low dividend yields can be attractive. Even though ADTRAN Holdings is not generating a profit, it is still paying a dividend. The company is also yet to generate cash flow, so the dividend sustainability is definitely questionable.

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Looking forward, earnings per share could 30.2% over the next year if the trend of the last few years can't be broken. This means the company won't be turning a profit, which could place managers in the tough spot of having to choose between suspending the dividend or putting more pressure on the balance sheet.

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ADTRAN Holdings Has A Solid Track Record

The company has a sustained record of paying dividends with very little fluctuation. The most recent annual payment of $0.36 is about the same as the annual payment 10 years ago. 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. Unfortunately things aren't as good as they seem. ADTRAN Holdings' EPS has fallen by approximately 30% per year during the past five years. Such rapid declines definitely have the potential to constrain dividend payments if the trend continues into the future.

An additional note is that the company has been raising capital by issuing stock equal to 59% of shares outstanding in the last 12 months. Regularly doing this can be detrimental - it's hard to grow dividends per share when new shares are regularly being created.

ADTRAN Holdings' Dividend Doesn't Look Sustainable

In summary, while it's good to see that the dividend hasn't been cut, we are a bit cautious about ADTRAN Holdings' payments, as there could be some issues with sustaining them into the future. In the past the payments have been stable, but we think the company is paying out too much for this to continue for the long term. We would probably look elsewhere for an income investment.

It's important to note that companies having a consistent dividend policy will generate greater investor confidence than those having an erratic one. However, there are other things to consider for investors when analysing stock performance. Taking the debate a bit further, we've identified 1 warning sign for ADTRAN Holdings that investors need to be conscious of moving forward. If you are a dividend investor, you might also want to look at our curated list of high yield dividend stocks.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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