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Limoneira (NASDAQ:LMNR) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.075

Simply Wall St
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Limoneira Company (NASDAQ:LMNR) will pay a dividend of $0.075 on the 21st of October. This payment means that the dividend yield will be 2.3%, which is around the industry average.

See our latest analysis for Limoneira

Limoneira Is Paying Out More Than It Is Earning

Solid dividend yields are great, but they only really help us if the payment is sustainable. Even though Limoneira is not generating a profit, it is still paying a dividend. The company is also yet to generate cash flow, so the dividend sustainability is definitely questionable.

Over the next year, EPS is forecast to expand by 189.4%. However, if the dividend continues along recent trends, it could start putting pressure on the balance sheet with the payout ratio getting very high over the next year.

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Limoneira Has A Solid Track Record

The company has an extended history of paying stable dividends. The annual payment during the last 10 years was $0.125 in 2012, and the most recent fiscal year payment was $0.30. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 9.1% a year over that time. The dividend has been growing very nicely for a number of years, and has given its shareholders some nice income in their portfolios.

The Dividend Has Limited Growth Potential

Some investors will be chomping at the bit to buy some of the company's stock based on its dividend history. However, initial appearances might be deceiving. Limoneira's earnings per share has shrunk at 55% a year over the past five years. Dividend payments are likely to come under some pressure unless EPS can pull out of the nosedive it is in. Over the next year, however, earnings are actually predicted to rise, but we would still be cautious until a track record of earnings growth can be built.

The Dividend Could Prove To Be Unreliable

In summary, while it's good to see that the dividend hasn't been cut, we are a bit cautious about Limoneira's payments, as there could be some issues with sustaining them into the future. In the past the payments have been stable, but we think the company is paying out too much for this to continue for the long term. We would be a touch cautious of relying on this stock primarily for the dividend income.

Market movements attest to how highly valued a consistent dividend policy is compared to one which is more unpredictable. However, there are other things to consider for investors when analysing stock performance. As an example, we've identified 2 warning signs for Limoneira that you should be aware of before investing. If you are a dividend investor, you might also want to look at our curated list of high yield dividend stocks.

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