Quite a few DGR investors require more than one annual increase before they will consider a stock for their portfolios. Apple does not yet meet the grade there.
I have some shares in my portfolio and will keep them for a year waiting for the next dividend increase announcement.
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Apple is undervalued by a variety of metrics.
It is a four star stock via Morningstar - undervalued.
It is financially a strong behemoth - as evidenced by all we know about it confirmed by the rating agencies this past week.
It's current yield is 3% and it just raised its dividend by 15%
It is going to reduce its float by somewhere in the 10-15% range over the next 2.5 years.
In a paraphrase of the formula chowder likes to cite:
High financial safety + good yield + high dividend growth + undervaluation = a winner.
I know how much fun it can be to follow every little turn of as the apple turns. I have spent many happy hours doing so over the years. No more of that for me!
Keeping it simple works for now. Now I just need Apple to provide good dividend increases in future years to keep it in the portfolio
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Long-term buy backs that reduce the shares outstanding are excellent. I prefer the mix to be heavier on dividends, but I am pleased with what Apple is doing.
A 15% income pay raise from Apple is nothing to sneeze at.
Should Apple Buy Back Shares Or Increase Dividends? [View article]
Both - increase dividend by at least 10% and increase buyback
My preference would be for Apple to announce a target payout ratio for 2016, one that would imply double digit dividend increases each year over the next few years
Is Apple's Secret Hedge Fund Prepping For A Dividend Boost? [View article]
I am in favor of healthy, double-digit dividend increases and increased buy-back funding, but....the dividend should have the highest priority. Stopping the dilution due to share-based compensation has already happened. That was shareholder friendly.
The most share holder-friendly activity now is to increase the dividend noticeably. As noted above, I am not opposed to increasing the amount available for share buybacks - maybe to double or triple what it is now for next year.
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I have some shares in my portfolio and will keep them for a year waiting for the next dividend increase announcement.
Apple: Massive Buyback Powers Shares After Hours [View article]
It is a four star stock via Morningstar - undervalued.
It is financially a strong behemoth - as evidenced by all we know about it confirmed by the rating agencies this past week.
It's current yield is 3% and it just raised its dividend by 15%
It is going to reduce its float by somewhere in the 10-15% range over the next 2.5 years.
In a paraphrase of the formula chowder likes to cite:
High financial safety + good yield + high dividend growth + undervaluation = a winner.
I know how much fun it can be to follow every little turn of as the apple turns. I have spent many happy hours doing so over the years. No more of that for me!
Keeping it simple works for now. Now I just need Apple to provide good dividend increases in future years to keep it in the portfolio
Apple: Massive Buyback Powers Shares After Hours [View article]
A 15% income pay raise from Apple is nothing to sneeze at.
Apple: Massive Buyback Powers Shares After Hours [View article]
The share price will take care of itself - and the 60 billion in buybacks will help with that
Apple: Massive Buyback Powers Shares After Hours [View article]
Apple: Massive Buyback Powers Shares After Hours [View article]
Should Apple Buy Back Shares Or Increase Dividends? [View article]
You are suggesting that Apple lower its dividend when you advocate for an 18% payout ratio.
Do the math.
Should Apple Buy Back Shares Or Increase Dividends? [View article]
Should Apple Buy Back Shares Or Increase Dividends? [View article]
My preference would be for Apple to announce a target payout ratio for 2016, one that would imply double digit dividend increases each year over the next few years
Is Apple's Secret Hedge Fund Prepping For A Dividend Boost? [View article]
The most share holder-friendly activity now is to increase the dividend noticeably. As noted above, I am not opposed to increasing the amount available for share buybacks - maybe to double or triple what it is now for next year.
Is Apple's Secret Hedge Fund Prepping For A Dividend Boost? [View article]
Is Apple's Secret Hedge Fund Prepping For A Dividend Boost? [View article]
Apple: Adding A Beaten Up Giant To The Team Alpha Retirement Portfolio [View article]
In one branch of the pipeline there are the hundreds of millions of current Apple customers, over 85% of whom plan to continue to buy Apple products.
Think recurring revenue stream
Apple: Adding A Beaten Up Giant To The Team Alpha Retirement Portfolio [View article]
Apple: Adding A Beaten Up Giant To The Team Alpha Retirement Portfolio [View article]
$45 a share in earnings for the current fiscal year - which ends in September, 2013
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