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Weak Holiday Sales from Hasbro Are a Surprise

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After NPD reported solid toy sales during December, we thought the holiday season might be relatively strong for the major toymakers—including Lego, Hasbro (click ticker for report: ), and Mattel (click ticker for report: ). However, Hasbro announced last week that its fourth quarter revenue will be approximately $1.3 billion, below the consensus expectation of $1.4 billion. Earnings, net of restructuring charges, will be $2.73-$2.75 per share, well below the consensus estimate of $2.85 per share. We won’t know until the firm announces its results in February what caused the weakness, but we like the firm’s decision to reduce annual operating expenses by $100 million over the next three years. Since December seemed like a relatively strong month for the … Read more

Strong Holiday Sales Boost Toy Makers

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Between the rise of video games and the popularity of cell phones and tablets among children, one might expect the US toy industry to be experiencing a robust decline. However, according to NPD, holiday sales were strong enough to propel the toy market to $16.5 billion in sales during 2012, down just $100 million compared to 2011. The report claims dollar sales and unit sales surged 18% and 10%, respectively, during the final two weeks of December, driving sales 1.3% higher year-over-year for the busiest month of the year. Leapfrog (LF), which focuses primarily on educational toys, topped the ‘best-selling toy list’ with 4 out of the 10 best sellers as well as 3 out of the top 4 (including the … Read more

The Valuentum Dividend100 Publication; A Must-Have For Any Income Investor

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Dividend investors literally have thousands of income stocks to choose from. So what are they to do, and where can they go for the most trusted forward-looking opinions on dividend growth and safety? That’s the question we seek to answer with our ValuentumDividend100 publication. In this document, we showcase the top 100 high-quality, dividend growth gems within our coverage universe. Whether you’re looking to build a portfolio consisting of high-yielding, dividend-growers or simply seeking to augment it with a few income gems, the Valuentum Dividend100 is an essential resource for any income investor. We outline some of the key components of our Dividend100 publication below, and explain how you can get the most from each of one Sign Up for … Read more

A Dual Focus on Valuation and Yield Is the Best Way to Combat Changes in Future Dividend Tax Rates

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With a potential hike in the dividend tax rate just around the corner, there is no more important time than now for income investors to evaluate their existing portfolio holdings to determine whether they are well-positioned for a higher-tax environment. Assuming there are no changes to the current trajectory, the top dividend tax rate is expected to rise to 39.6% next year (up from 15% currently), and the highest-income earners will see a Medicare surtax on top of that. Evaluate All Aspects of a Dividend Investment First of all, we think those investing in high-yielders (firms) at any price (HYAAP) may be most affected by this change in tax rates. These high-yielders at any price (HYAAP) tend to be favorites of those at or near retirement, particularly given the paltry payouts on fixed … Read more

Hasbro Reports a Strong Third Quarter

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Toymaker and dividend-growth gem Hasbro (click ticker for report: ) reported better than expected earnings and revenue that was in-line with consensus estimates Monday morning. The firm saw revenue remain roughly flat at $1.35 billion but grow 1%, if adjusted for negative currency impacts. Earnings per share fell 2% to $1.24. We thought results might be a little stronger than reported after Mattel’s (click ticker for report: ) strong earnings, but we still think the quarter was solid. Revenue in the US grew only 1% to $774.5 million, but operating profits surged 20% year-over-year to $154.2 million. The firm’s focus has clearly yielded positive results. Net of currency impacts, international toy revenues were up 1% as well, though down 7% … Read more

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Going forward, please use the ‘Symbol’ search box to download stock and dividend reports of companies you are interested in. The ‘Symbol’ search box can be found in our website header. Image shown from above. Use the active search box in the website header above. Learn more about your membership >>  Note: We have now discontinued this list. Please use the ‘Symbol’ search box in the website header for stock and dividend reports. Please read about our Valuentum Dividend Cushion score (ratio) here. Just having access to this valuable metric alone could save your income portfolio thousands of dollars! The past meets the future as we showcase the Valuentum Dividend Cushion scores of Dividend Aristocrats in this article (click here). The dividend reports below … Read more