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An In-Depth Look at Lagardere SA's Upcoming Dividend Payout
Lagardere SA (LGDDF) recently announced a dividend of $0.65 per share, payable on 2024-04-30, with the ex-dividend date set for 2024-04-26. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates. Using the data from GuruFocus, let's look into Lagardere SA's dividend performance and assess its sustainability.
What Does Lagardere SA Do?
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Lagardere SA is in the business of content publishing, production, broadcasting, and distribution. It is also engaged in the travel retail business with various brands such as Relay and Aelia Duty-Free, and other selective distribution brands. The company operates through divisions: Lagardere Publishing, Lagardere Travel Retail, and others.
A Glimpse at Lagardere SA's Dividend History
Lagardere SA has maintained a consistent dividend payment record since 2022. Dividends are currently distributed on a yearly basis. Below is a chart showing annual Dividends Per Share for tracking historical trends.
Breaking Down Lagardere SA's Dividend Yield and Growth
As of today, Lagardere SA currently has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 6.21% and a 12-month forward dividend yield of 3.07%. This suggests an expectation of decreased dividend payments over the next 12 months.
Based on Lagardere SA's dividend yield and five-year growth rate, the 5-year yield on cost of Lagardere SA stock as of today is approximately 6.21%.
The Sustainability Question: Payout Ratio and Profitability
To assess the sustainability of the dividend, one needs to evaluate the company's payout ratio. The dividend payout ratio provides insights into the portion of earnings the company distributes as dividends. A lower ratio suggests that the company retains a significant part of its earnings, thereby ensuring the availability of funds for future growth and unexpected downturns. As of 2023-12-31, Lagardere SA's dividend payout ratio is 0.91, which may suggest that the company's dividend may not be sustainable.
Lagardere SA's profitability rank, offers an understanding of the company's earnings prowess relative to its peers. GuruFocus ranks Lagardere SA's profitability 5 out of 10 as of 2023-12-31, suggesting fair profitability. The company has reported net profit in 7 years out of the past 10 years.
Growth Metrics: The Future Outlook
To ensure the sustainability of dividends, a company must have robust growth metrics. Lagardere SA's growth rank of 5 out of 10 suggests that the company has a fair growth outlook.
Revenue is the lifeblood of any company, and Lagardere SA's revenue per share, combined with the 3-year revenue growth rate, indicates a strong revenue model. Lagardere SA's revenue has increased by approximately 18.40% per year on average, a rate that outperforms approximately 65.55% of global competitors.
Concluding Insights on Lagardere SA's Dividend Profile
Considering Lagardere SA's consistent dividend history, the current yield, and its payout ratio, investors should weigh the sustainability of future dividends. While the profitability and growth metrics suggest a fair position, the high payout ratio may raise concerns about the long-term viability of such dividend levels. Investors are encouraged to consider these factors in light of their investment strategy and the company's potential to navigate the dynamic publishing and retail landscape.
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