Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of September 6
September 6, 2024
Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending September 6. The dividend reports of covered firms on this list will be updated shortly with the new information. To access our dividend reports use the ‘Symbol’ search box in our website header. Firms Raising Their Dividends This Week AGL Energy Limited (AGLXY): now $0.1421 per share semi-annual dividend, was $0.0987. 6Phillips Edison (PECO): now $0.1025 per share monthly dividend, was $0.0975. AEGON (AEG): now $0.178 per share semi-annual dividend, was $0.172. Brady (BRC): now $0.24 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.23. Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CLVLY): now $0.0299 per share annual dividend, was $0.0234. Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited RESET CV PFD I (FFH.PR.I:CA): now
Casey’s General Stores Is Executing Well
September 5, 2024
Image: Shares of Casey’s General Stores have done quite well since the beginning of 2022. By Brian Nelson, CFA Casey’s General Stores (CASY) reported decent fiscal first quarter results on September 4. Total revenue advanced 5.9% as inside same-store sales increased 2.3% from the prior year, resulting in 7.9% growth on a two-year stacked basis. Its inside margin was 41.7%, while total inside gross profit increased 10.4% from the same period a year ago. Same-store fuel gallons were up 0.7% with the company generating a fuel margin of 40.7 cents per gallon. Total fuel gross profit increased 5.9%. Management was upbeat in the press release: Casey’s started the fiscal year off on the right foot and delivered another solid quarter
Dollar General’s Business Model Challenged By Walmart’s Strength
September 4, 2024
Image: Dollar General’s shares have been under considerable pressure the past couple years. By Brian Nelson, CFA Dollar General (DG) recently reported second-quarter results that left a lot to be desired. Revenue of $10.2 billion missed estimates by $170 million, while GAAP earnings per share came in at $1.70, missing the consensus forecast by $0.09. Same-store sales increased 0.5%, while operating profit fell 20.6% and diluted earnings per share dropped more than 20%. Management was disappointed with the performance: We made important progress on our Back to Basics plan in the second quarter, However, despite advancing several of our operational goals and driving positive traffic growth, we are not satisfied with our financial results, including top line results below our
Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Second Quarter Numbers, Raises 2024 Outlook
September 4, 2024
Image: Dick’s Sporting Goods has performed nicely since the beginning of 2022. By Brian Nelson, CFA Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS) reported solid second quarter results September 4 with both revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share beating the consensus forecast. Net sales increased 7.8% in the quarter, while comparable sales growth totaled 4.5% for the period, lapping 2% from the year-ago period. Reported earnings per diluted share were $4.37 in the quarter, up 55% versus the same period a year ago. Management was upbeat in the press release: Our strong second quarter demonstrated the continued success of our long-term strategies and how DICK’S is truly differentiated within the industry. We are very enthusiastic about the significant growth opportunities ahead of us,
NextEra Energy’s Outlook Looks Great
September 3, 2024
Image Source: NextEra Energy By Brian Nelson, CFA NextEra Energy (NEE) recently reported mixed second quarter results with revenue coming in light, but non-GAAP earnings per share exceeding the consensus forecast. On an adjusted basis, NextEra Energy’s earnings for the second quarter of 2024 were $0.96 per share, up from $0.88 per share in the same period a year ago. Management’s outlook, as provided in the press release, was quite upbeat: NextEra Energy delivered strong second-quarter results, increasing adjusted earnings per share by more than 9% year-over-year, reflecting continued solid financial and operational performance at both our businesses. At FPL, we continued to invest to support strong customer growth, while keeping O&M low and reliability high. At NextEra Energy Resources,
Campbell Soup’s Sovos Acquisition Helps Power Fiscal Fourth Quarter Results
September 3, 2024
By Brian Nelson, CFA Campbell Soup (CPB) recently reported fourth quarter fiscal 2024 results that were mixed. Revenue came in slightly lower than forecast, while non-GAAP earnings per share was a bit higher than the consensus estimate. Net sales increased 11% thanks to its acquisition of Sovos Brands, but they fell 1% on an organic basis due to weaker net price realization. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes [EBIT] increased 36%, to $329 million, which includes its acquisition of Sovos. Adjusted earnings per share increased 26%, to $0.63. Management had the following to say about the quarter: We finished fiscal 2024 with solid fourth-quarter performance including sequential volume improvement and margin expansion versus prior year and delivered significant progress against
Lululemon Lowers 2024 Outlook
August 30, 2024
Image: Lululemon’s shares have come under pressure recently. By Brian Nelson, CFA Lululemon (LULU) reported mixed second quarter results on August 29 with revenue coming in slightly lower than the consensus estimate, and GAAP earnings per share beating consensus by $0.23. Net revenue increased 7% in the quarter (8% on a constant dollar basis) led by International net revenue growth of 29% (31% on a constant dollar basis). Americas net revenue increased 1%, or 2% on a constant dollar basis. Comparable sales increased 2% in the quarter, or 3% on a constant dollar basis, led by International growth as Americas comparable sales dropped 3%, or 2% on a constant dollar basis. Though sales growth left something to be desired, the
Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of August 30
August 30, 2024
Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending August 30. The dividend reports of covered firms on this list will be updated shortly with the new information. To access our dividend reports use the ‘Symbol’ search box in our website header. Firms Raising Their Dividends This Week AGL Energy Limited (AGLXY): now $0.1421 per share semi-annual dividend, was $0.0987. ARCA biopharma (ABIO): now $1.59 per share special dividend. Atour Lifestyle Holdings (ATAT): now $0.15 per share, was $0.05. Canadian Western Bank 4.4 PF 5YR 1ST 5 (CWESF): now CAD 0.3982 per share quarterly dividend. Canadian Western Bank NON CUM SER 9 (CWB.PR.D:CA): now CAD 0.4782 per share quarterly dividend. Capital City
Best Buy Reports Better Than Expected Q2 Results; Raises Bottom Line Outlook
August 29, 2024
Image: Best Buy’s shares are bouncing back on an improved earnings outlook. By Brian Nelson, CFA On August 29, Best Buy (BBY) reported better than expected second quarter fiscal 2025 results, with revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share coming in higher than the consensus forecast. Though comparable store sales declined 2.3% in the quarter, management noted that it delivered better performance in its Domestic tablet and computing categories, which together posted comparable sales growth of 6% versus the same period a year ago. Non-GAAP earnings per share increased 10%, to $1.34, in the quarter. Management spoke to industry stabilization in the press release: As we look to the back half of the year, we expect our industry to continue to
Salesforce Delivers on Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
August 29, 2024
Image: Salesforce’s shares have bounced back nicely during the past year. By Brian Nelson, CFA On August 28, Salesforce (CRM) reported better than expected second quarter fiscal 2025 results with both revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share coming in better than the consensus forecasts. Second quarter revenue was up 8.4% year-over-year (9% in constant currency), which includes Subscription & Support revenue growth of 9% (10% in constant currency). Its second quarter GAAP operating margin was 19.1%, while its non-GAAP operating margin came in at 33.7%. Non-GAAP diluted net income per share came in at $2.56 in the quarter, up from $2.12 in the same period last year. Management’s commentary was upbeat in the press release: In Q2, we delivered strong
