Ameriprise Financial Inc's Dividend Analysis
An In-depth Look at the Dividend Performance and Sustainability of Ameriprise Financial Inc (NYSE:AMP)
Ameriprise Financial Inc (NYSE:AMP) recently announced a dividend of $1.35 per share, payable on 2023-11-17, with the ex-dividend date set for 2023-11-03. 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 Ameriprise Financial Inc's dividend performance and assess its sustainability.
What Does Ameriprise Financial Inc Do?
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Ameriprise Financial has emerged is a major player in the U.S. market for asset and wealth management, with around $1.3 trillion in total assets under management and advisement at the end of the second quarter of 2023. Ameriprise has one of the largest branded advisor networks in the industry, and about 80% of the company's revenue comes from its asset and wealth management segments. Ameriprise has reduced its exposure to insurance with the sale of its auto and home insurance business in 2019 and discontinuing the sale of its proprietary fixed annuities in 2020. Around 90% of the company's pretax earnings are from the United States.
A Glimpse at Ameriprise Financial Inc's Dividend History
Ameriprise Financial Inc has maintained a consistent dividend payment record since 2005. Dividends are currently distributed on a quarterly basis. Ameriprise Financial Inc has increased its dividend each year since 2005. The stock is thus listed as a dividend achiever, an honor that is given to companies that have increased their dividend each year for at least the past 18 years.
Below is a chart showing annual Dividends Per Share for tracking historical trends.
Breaking Down Ameriprise Financial Inc's Dividend Yield and Growth
As of today, Ameriprise Financial Inc currently has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.67% and a 12-month forward dividend yield of 1.73%. This suggests an expectation of increase dividend payments over the next 12 months.
Over the past three years, Ameriprise Financial Inc's annual dividend growth rate was 8.60%. Extended to a five-year horizon, this rate decreased to 8.30% per year. And over the past decade, Ameriprise Financial Inc's annual dividends per share growth rate stands at an impressive 11.60%.
Based on Ameriprise Financial Inc's dividend yield and five-year growth rate, the 5-year yield on cost of Ameriprise Financial Inc stock as of today is approximately 2.49%.
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 2023-09-30, Ameriprise Financial Inc's dividend payout ratio is 0.23.
Ameriprise Financial Inc's profitability rank, offers an understanding of the company's earnings prowess relative to its peers. GuruFocus ranks Ameriprise Financial Inc's profitability 7 out of 10 as of 2023-09-30, suggesting good profitability prospects. The company has reported positive net income for each of year over the past decade, further solidifying its high profitability.
Growth Metrics: The Future Outlook
To ensure the sustainability of dividends, a company must have robust growth metrics. Ameriprise Financial Inc's growth rank of 7 out of 10 suggests that the company's growth trajectory is good relative to its competitors.
Revenue is the lifeblood of any company, and Ameriprise Financial Inc's revenue per share, combined with the 3-year revenue growth rate, indicates a strong revenue model. Ameriprise Financial Inc's revenue has increased by approximately 10.20% per year on average, a rate that outperforms than approximately 58.61% of global competitors.
The company's 3-year EPS growth rate showcases its capability to grow its earnings, a critical component for sustaining dividends in the long run. During the past three years, Ameriprise Financial Inc's earnings increased by approximately 14.20% per year on average, a rate that outperforms than approximately 61.35% of global competitors.
Lastly, the company's 5-year EBITDA growth rate of 16.90%, which outperforms than approximately 65.34% of global competitors.
Concluding Thoughts
In conclusion, Ameriprise Financial Inc's consistent dividend payments, impressive growth rate, low payout ratio, high profitability, and robust growth metrics make it a compelling choice for investors seeking stable dividend income. The company's strong financial performance and strategic initiatives suggest a promising future for its dividend payments. However, investors should continue to monitor these metrics and the broader market trends to make informed investment decisions.
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