Eagle Bancorp Inc's Dividend Analysis
A Comprehensive Look at the Dividend Performance and Sustainability of Eagle Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ:EGBN)
Eagle Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ:EGBN) recently announced a dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on 2023-10-31, with the ex-dividend date set for 2023-10-19. 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 Eagle Bancorp Incs dividend performance and assess its sustainability.
What Does Eagle Bancorp Inc Do?
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Eagle Bancorp Inc is a bank holding company that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, EagleBank. The bank offers a broad range of commercial banking services to business and professional clients, as well as consumer banking services to individuals. These services include commercial loans for various business purposes, asset-based lending, accounts receivable financing, construction and commercial real estate loans, business equipment financing, consumer home equity lines of credit, personal lines of credit and term loans, consumer loans, personal credit cards, and residential mortgage loans.
A Glimpse at Eagle Bancorp Inc's Dividend History
Eagle Bancorp Inc has maintained a consistent dividend payment record since 2019, with dividends currently distributed on a quarterly basis. Below is a chart showing annual Dividends Per Share for tracking historical trends.
Breaking Down Eagle Bancorp Inc's Dividend Yield and Growth
As of today, Eagle Bancorp Inc currently has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 8.92% and a 12-month forward dividend yield of 8.92%. This suggests an expectation of same dividend payments over the next 12 months. Over the past three years, Eagle Bancorp Inc's annual dividend growth rate was 69.70%. Based on Eagle Bancorp Inc's dividend yield and five-year growth rate, the 5-year yield on cost of Eagle Bancorp Inc stock as of today is approximately 8.92%.
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 2023-06-30, Eagle Bancorp Inc's dividend payout ratio is 0.43.
Eagle Bancorp Inc's profitability rank, offers an understanding of the company's earnings prowess relative to its peers. GuruFocus ranks Eagle Bancorp Inc's profitability 5 out of 10 as of 2023-06-30, suggesting fair profitability. 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. Eagle Bancorp Inc's growth rank of 5 out of 10 suggests that the company has a fair growth outlook. 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, Eagle Bancorp Inc's earnings increased by approximately 1.60% per year on average, a rate that underperforms than approximately 73.21% of global competitors. Lastly, the company's 5-year EBITDA growth rate of 8.00%, underperforms than approximately 50.52% of global competitors.
Conclusion
Considering Eagle Bancorp Inc's consistent dividend payments, substantial dividend growth rate, reasonable payout ratio, fair profitability, and growth metrics, the company presents a compelling case for dividend investors. However, the underperformance in earnings growth compared to global competitors warrants attention. Investors should continue to monitor these metrics to make informed decisions. GuruFocus Premium users can screen for high-dividend yield stocks using the High Dividend Yield Screener.
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