Embotelladora Andina SA's Dividend Analysis
Assessing the Upcoming Dividend and Financial Health of Embotelladora Andina SA
Embotelladora Andina SA(NYSE:AKO.B) recently announced a dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on 0000-00-00, with the ex-dividend date set for 2024-01-18. 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 Embotelladora Andina SAs dividend performance and assess its sustainability.
What Does Embotelladora Andina SA Do?
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Embotelladora Andina SA is a Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America that produces carbonated soft drinks, water, fruit juices, energy drinks, and sports drinks that it sells under various Coca-Cola brands. Its geographic segment includes Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The company also sells non-Coca-Cola branded teas, juices, beers, and spirits.
A Glimpse at Embotelladora Andina SA's Dividend History
Embotelladora Andina SA has maintained a consistent dividend payment record since 1997. Dividends are currently distributed on a quarterly basis. Below is a chart showing annual Dividends Per Share for tracking historical trends.
Breaking Down Embotelladora Andina SA's Dividend Yield and Growth
As of today, Embotelladora Andina SA currently has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 7.13% and a 12-month forward dividend yield of 7.10%. This suggests an expectation of stable dividend payments over the next 12 months.
Over the past three years, Embotelladora Andina SA's annual dividend growth rate was 10.50%. Extended to a five-year horizon, this rate decreased to 8.80% per year. And over the past decade, Embotelladora Andina SA's annual dividends per share growth rate stands at an impressive 12.00%.
Based on Embotelladora Andina SA's dividend yield and five-year growth rate, the 5-year yield on cost of Embotelladora Andina SA stock as of today is approximately 10.87%.
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, Embotelladora Andina SA's dividend payout ratio is 1.24, which may suggest that the company's dividend could be at risk if earnings don't improve.
Embotelladora Andina SA's profitability rank, offers an understanding of the company's earnings prowess relative to its peers. GuruFocus ranks Embotelladora Andina SA's profitability 8 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. Embotelladora Andina SA's growth rank of 8 out of 10 suggests that the company's growth trajectory is strong relative to its competitors.
Revenue is the lifeblood of any company, and Embotelladora Andina SA's revenue per share, combined with the 3-year revenue growth rate, indicates a strong revenue model. Embotelladora Andina SA's revenue has increased by approximately 14.30% per year on average, a rate that outperforms approximately 81.82% 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, Embotelladora Andina SA's earnings increased by approximately -3.10% per year on average, a rate that outperforms approximately 33.33% of global competitors.
Lastly, the company's 5-year EBITDA growth rate of 4.60%, which outperforms approximately 42.65% of global competitors, shows the company's ability to increase its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Next Steps
In conclusion, the upcoming dividend from Embotelladora Andina SA reflects its long-standing commitment to returning value to shareholders. While the dividend growth rate and yield on cost are attractive, the current payout ratio raises questions about the sustainability of the dividend if earnings don't improve. However, Embotelladora Andina SA's strong profitability and growth metrics provide a solid foundation for future dividend payments. Investors should keep an eye on the company's earnings and payout ratio in the coming quarters to better understand the long-term viability of its dividend policy.
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