Edison International Declares 12% Hike In Quarterly Dividend
Zacks Investment Research | Dec 10, 2017 08:55PM ET
Edison International’s (NYSE:EIX) board of directors recently announced to increase quarterly dividend rate by 11.5%. The revised dividend of 60.5 cents per share will be distributed on Jan 31, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Dec 39, 2017.
The latest hike marks an increase of 6.25 cents from the prior payout of 54.25 cents per share. The new annualized dividend amounts to $2.42 per share, up from $2.17 paid earlier, resulting in a dividend yield of 3.37%.
Notably, this is the 14th consecutive year of a dividend hike by Edison International's management.
Solid Cash Flow Boosting Dividend Hike
With a strong portfolio of regulated utility assets and well-managed merchant energy operations, Edison International presents a lower risk profile than its utility-only peers. In addition, the company boasts a solid financial position backed by a strong cash generation capacity. As of Sep 30, 2017, Edison International had cash and cash equivalents of $117 million, compared with $84 million at 2016 end. In addition, the company continues to show efficiency in terms of reporting a stable cash inflow through operating activities. The company’s cash flow from operating activities in the first nine months of 2017 was $2,690 million, compared with the year-ago figure of $2,590 million.
Such a solid financial position enables Edison International to maximize shareholder value through the payment of regular dividends and repurchase of shares. Moreover, the company is on track to achieve the targeted payout ratio of 45-55% of its subsidiary Southern California Edison’s earnings. These initiatives will allow the company to retain investors’ interest in the stock.
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