Understanding Telefonica Brasil SA's Upcoming Dividend
Telefonica Brasil SA (VIV, Financial) recently announced a dividend of $0.18 per share, payable on a date yet to be determined, with the ex-dividend date set for 2024-04-09. 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 Telefonica Brasil SA's dividend performance and assess its sustainability.
What Does Telefonica Brasil SA Do?
Telefonica Brasil, known as Vivo, is the largest wireless carrier in Brazil with 99 million customers, which is equal to about 40% market share. The firm is strongest in the postpaid business, where it has 62 million customers, or about 42% share of this market. Wireless services and equipment contribute about 70% of total revenue. Vivo is the incumbent fixed-line telephone operator in Sao Paulo state and, following the acquisition of GVT, the owner of an extensive fiber network across the country. The firm provides internet access to 6.6 million households on this network. The firm also sells pay-tv and phone services to its fixed-line customers. Finally, corporate data and IT services, including cloud computing support, contribute about 8% of total revenue.
A Glimpse at Telefonica Brasil SA's Dividend History
Telefonica Brasil SA has maintained a consistent dividend payment record since 2000. Dividends are currently distributed on a monthly basis. Below is a chart showing annual Dividends Per Share for tracking historical trends.
Breaking Down Telefonica Brasil SA's Dividend Yield and Growth
As of today, Telefonica Brasil SA currently has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 3.62% and a 12-month forward dividend yield of 3.98%. This suggests an expectation of increased dividend payments over the next 12 months.
Over the past three years, Telefonica Brasil SA's annual dividend growth rate was -5.90%. Extended to a five-year horizon, this rate decreased to -12.00% per year. And over the past decade, Telefonica Brasil SA's annual dividends per share growth rate stands at -3.40%.
Based on Telefonica Brasil SA's dividend yield and five-year growth rate, the 5-year yield on cost of Telefonica Brasil SA stock as of today is approximately 1.91%.
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 2023-12-31, Telefonica Brasil SA's dividend payout ratio is 0.36.
Telefonica Brasil SA's profitability rank, offers an understanding of the company's earnings prowess relative to its peers. GuruFocus ranks Telefonica Brasil SA's profitability 7 out of 10 as of 2023-12-31, 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. Telefonica Brasil SA'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 Telefonica Brasil SA's revenue per share, combined with the 3-year revenue growth rate, indicates a strong revenue model. Telefonica Brasil SA's revenue has increased by approximately 7.10% per year on average, a rate that outperforms approximately 63.11% 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, Telefonica Brasil SA's earnings increased by approximately 10.80% per year on average, a rate that outperforms approximately 56.73% of global competitors.
Lastly, the company's 5-year EBITDA growth rate of 0.30%, which outperforms approximately 30.48% of global competitors.
Next Steps
In conclusion, Telefonica Brasil SA's consistent dividend payments, combined with a manageable payout ratio and solid profitability, position it as an attractive option for income-focused investors. However, the declining dividend growth rate may raise concerns about long-term dividend sustainability. Nonetheless, the company's good growth metrics may provide some reassurance. Investors should continue to monitor these aspects to ensure that the dividends remain a viable component of their investment strategy. For those seeking to expand their income-generating portfolio, GuruFocus Premium users can screen for high-dividend yield stocks using the High Dividend Yield Screener.
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