Delving into Dividend Sustainability and Growth Prospects
Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN, Financial) recently announced a dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on 2024-01-18, with the ex-dividend date set for 2024-01-03. 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 Brandywine Realty Trust's dividend performance and assess its sustainability.
What Does Brandywine Realty Trust Do?
Brandywine Realty Trust engages in the acquisition, development, redevelopment, ownership, management, and operation of a portfolio of office, life science/lab, residential, and mixed-use properties. The company owns and manages properties within five segments. The Philadelphia CBD segment includes properties located in the City of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Suburbs segment includes properties in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties in the Philadelphia suburbs. The Austin, Texas segment includes properties in the City of Austin, Texas. The Metropolitan Washington, D.C. segment includes properties in Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Southern Maryland. The Other segment includes properties in Camden County, New Jersey and New Castle County, Delaware.
A Glimpse at Brandywine Realty Trust's Dividend History
Brandywine Realty Trust has maintained a consistent dividend payment record since 1994, with dividends currently distributed on a quarterly basis. The company is recognized as a dividend achiever, a title given to companies that have increased their dividend each year for at least the past 15 years. This consistent increase in dividends since 2009 is a testament to Brandywine Realty Trust's commitment to shareholder returns.
Below is a chart showing the annual Dividends Per Share for tracking historical trends.
Breaking Down Brandywine Realty Trust's Dividend Yield and Growth
As of today, Brandywine Realty Trust currently has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 13.33% and a 12-month forward dividend yield of 11.11%. This indicates an expectation of decreased dividend payments over the next 12 months. Looking at a longer horizon, the five-year growth rate has increased to 2.40% per year, while over the past decade, the annual dividends per share growth rate stands at 3.20%.
Based on Brandywine Realty Trust's dividend yield and five-year growth rate, the 5-year yield on cost of Brandywine Realty Trust stock as of today is approximately 15.01%.
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. As of 2023-09-30, Brandywine Realty Trust's dividend payout ratio is 0.00, indicating a potential data limitation or a recent change in the company's dividend policy.
Additionally, Brandywine Realty Trust's profitability rank of 6 out of 10 as of 2023-09-30 suggests fair profitability, with the company reporting net profit in 9 out of the past 10 years.
Growth Metrics: The Future Outlook
Robust growth metrics are essential for the sustainability of dividends. Brandywine Realty Trust's growth rank of 6 out of 10 indicates a fair growth outlook. However, Brandywine Realty Trust's revenue per share and 3-year revenue growth rate indicate an underperformance compared to approximately 71.2% of global competitors, with an average annual decrease of -3.70%.
The company's 3-year EPS growth rate also underperforms compared to about 48.37% of global competitors, with an average annual increase of 2.60%. Moreover, the 5-year EBITDA growth rate of -32.00% underperforms approximately 95.99% of global competitors.
Next Steps
In conclusion, Brandywine Realty Trust's consistent dividend history and status as a dividend achiever highlight its commitment to shareholder returns. However, investors must consider the company's current high dividend yield in light of its growth metrics and profitability. While the payout ratio is currently not applicable, the sustainability of future dividends will depend on Brandywine Realty Trust's ability to reverse negative growth trends and improve its financial performance. As investors weigh these factors, they may also explore other high-dividend yield opportunities using tools like the High Dividend Yield Screener available to GuruFocus Premium users.
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