US Dividends Aristocrats thread

[Mr. Wood]

American Express Reports First-Quarter Revenue of $10.3 Billion and Earnings Per Share of $0.41
APRIL 24, 2020

First-quarter consolidated total revenues net of interest expense were $10.3 billion, down 1 percent from $10.4 billion a year ago. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates, adjusted revenues net of interest expense grew 1 percent

Consolidated provisions for losses were $2.6 billion, up from $809 million a year ago.

Consolidated expenses were $7.2 billion, down 5 percent from $7.6 billion a year ago.

The consolidated effective tax rate was 18.8 percent, down from 20.8 percent a year ago.

“The first two months of 2020 continued the strong momentum we have delivered over the past two years, but we’re now in a different world,”

“Earlier this week, we launched Stand for Small in the U.S., a coalition of more than 40 companies across various industries that have come together to back small businesses by providing a wide range of offers, complimentary services, access to corporate assistance programs and other resources designed to help support them as they manage through the crisis.

like how big corporations help small businesses in times like dis. of course unker trump got back end help.

 

[Mr. Wood]

3 Dividend Aristocrat Growth Stocks for 2020
April 23, 2020

• Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
• AbbVie (ABBV)
• People’s United Financial (PBCT)

 

[Mr. Wood]

Will Amazon Ever Pay A Dividend?
April 22nd, 2020

There is no debating the fact that Amazon has been one of the most impressive growth companies in history. From its humble beginnings as an online book seller, Amazon now dominates the online retail industry. It is also a massive cloud services provider, as well as a movie studio and content streaming giant.

Ultimately, a company has to make the decision to initiate a dividend payment. This is often done when future growth no longer requires such heavy investment. For Amazon, the company still has many new avenues for future expansion in mind, including (but not limited to) media content, grocery stores, and health care.

As a result, growth is still very much the top priority for Amazon. As a result, investors should not expect a dividend payment any time soon, despite Amazon’s rising profitability.

 

[Lex1989]

 

[Mr. Wood]

7 Great ETFs to Buy for the Rise of 5G

Feb 10, 2020

• Defiance Next Gen Connectivity ETF (FIVG)
• First Trust Indxx NextG ETF (NXTG)
• VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH)
• Global X Internet of Things ETF (SNSR)
• Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate SCTR ETF (SRVR)
• SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL)
• Global X MSCI China Communication Services ETF (CHIC)

fund factsheets below

https://www.defianceetfs.com/fivg/factsheet


https://www.ftportfolios.com/retail/etf/etfsummary.aspx?Ticker=NXTG

https://www.vaneck.com/library/vaneck-vectors-etfs/smh-fact-sheet-pdf/

https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/snsr/

https://www.paceretfs.com/media/srvr.pdf

https://etfdb.com/factsheets/XTL/

https://www.globalxetfs.com/content/files/CHIC-factsheet.pdf

 

[Mr. Wood]

Nestlé reports three-month sales for 2020, provides COVID-19 update

Apr 24, 2020

din know nestle traded over counter nyse
ticker: NSRGY

Organic growth reached 4.3%, with real internal growth (RIG) of 4.7% and pricing of -0.4%. Growth was supported by strong momentum in the Americas and Zone EMENA. Zone AOA saw a sharp sales decline.

Total reported sales decreased by 6.2% to CHF 20.8 billion (3M-2019: CHF 22.2 billion). Acquisitions net of divestitures reduced sales by 4.7%, foreign exchange reduced sales by 5.8%.

Nestlé has decided to explore strategic options, including a potential sale, for its Yinlu peanut milk and canned rice porridge businesses in China. Nestlé will retain and develop its existing Nescafé ready-to-drink coffee business.

can nestle change a tea and alcohol drinking culture to drink coffee?

 

[Mr. Wood]

Stephenson to Retire, Stankey to Become CEO July 1
April 24, 2020

"Leadership succession is one of the Board's most important responsibilities," Mooney said. "After an extensive evaluation, it was clear that John Stankey was the right person to lead AT&T into the future.”

Stankey, 57, has served as president and COO since October 2019. He joined AT&T in 1985 and has more than 30 years of accomplished leadership spanning nearly every area of AT&T’s business, from corporate strategy and technology, to operations and media and entertainment. Stankey has served in a variety of roles, including: CEO of WarnerMedia; CEO of AT&T Entertainment Group; Chief Strategy Officer; Chief Technology Officer; CEO of AT&T Operations; and CEO of AT&T Business Solutions.

promotion within organisation can be good and bad.
familiar with working culture, but may not be willing to change deep rooted culture.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Sanofi at forefront of fight against COVID-19 in Q1 2020
April 24, 2020

Full-year 2020 business EPS guidance affirmed
Sanofi continues to expect 2020 business EPS to grow around 5% at CER, barring unforeseen major adverse events. Sanofi expects the favourable first-quarter COVID-19 impact on sales and business EPS to be mainly offset during the second-quarter. Applying average April 2020 exchange rates, the currency impact on 2020 business EPS is estimated to be between -1% to -2%.

I am proud of the way Sanofi employees have responded to the immense challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. They continue to put patients first while embracing and delivering on the new Company strategy.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Southwest Reports First Quarter 2020 Results
April 28, 2020

First quarter net loss of $94 million and $.18 net loss per diluted share

"We applaud the work of our federal leaders, President Trump, Secretaries Mnuchin and Chao, and the entire United States Congress for recognizing the unprecedented health and economic crisis that our Nation is currently facing due to the pandemic, as well as the importance of airlines to the U.S. economy. The PSP under the CARES Act allows us to protect the jobs of the more than 60,000 Southwest Employees through September 30, 2020.

receive money must por a bit ah?

"We came into this year with significant financial strength and a fortress balance sheet, ending 2019 with cash and short-term investments of $4.1 billion and adjusted debt to average invested capital (leverage) of only 24 percent. We have quickly accessed capital to bolster our liquidity as we manage through the effects of the pandemic. Since the beginning of 2020, we have raised approximately $6.8 billion through $5.2 billion in debt financings and $1.6 billion in proceeds received from the PSP, thus far. As of April 24, 2020, we had cash and short-term investments of $9.3 billion, with leverage of 47 percent. We are currently the only U.S. airline with an investment-grade rating by all three rating agencies and remain focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet. Following recent debt transactions, we have unencumbered assets worth nearly $8 billion, including more than $6 billion in aircraft. We expect to receive the remainder of PSP proceeds, approximately $1.6 billion, over the next three months.

 

[Mr. Wood]

UPS Releases 1Q 2020 Earnings
April 28, 2020

UPS today announced first-quarter 2020 diluted earnings per share of $1.11 and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.15. The company’s results were adversely affected by the disruption to customers from the global coronavirus pandemic.

surprising UPS did not benefit as a essential service and frm delivery services due to lockdown.

 

[Mr. Wood]

PepsiCo Reports First-Quarter 2020 Results; Provides 2020 Business Update
April 28, 2020

And to support our communities, PepsiCo launched an initiative to
contribute more than $50 million focused on serving nutritious meals to people impacted by COVID-19 and providing vital support such as protective gear for healthcare workers, as well as testing and screening services. From community relief efforts to making, moving, and selling our products, PepsiCo employees around the world overcame immense challenges and disruptions.

Our first quarter results reflect these efforts and the agility of our business which delivered high single-digit net revenue growth,” said PepsiCo Chairman and CEO, Ramon Laguarta.

“This gives us confidence that the investments behind our Faster, Stronger and Better framework are working - as we invest in our brands, supply chain and go-to-market systems, manufacturing capacity, capabilities and culture, and our society by integrating purpose into everything we do

amdk use "faster stronger better".
notice not "cheaper"
want good things must pay a price.
only fools think there is cheaper better and faster.

 

[Mr. Wood]

3M Reports First-Quarter 2020 Results
April 28, 2020

Sales of $8.1 billion, up 2.7 percent year-on-year
– Organic local-currency sales grew 0.3 percent year-on-year
– GAAP EPS of $2.22; adjusted EPS of $2.16
– Operating cash flow of $1.2 billion, up 16 percent year-on-year; adjusted free cash flow of $0.9 billion,
up 40 percent year-on-year
– Withdraws full-year 2020 guidance due to COVID-19 impact and end-market uncertainty

“Given the breadth and diversity of our businesses, the financial impact of COVID-19 is varying across 3M,”

Looking ahead, 3M is taking action that will help us navigate near-term uncertainty, generate strong cash flow, and lead out of the slowdown by delivering for employees, customers and shareholders.”

 

[Mr. Wood]

May coming to end of reporting season.
any US stock report requests?

 

[K|muRa^84]

hey Mr Wood, do you know of any dividend aristocrats UCITS ETF listed on LSE?

 

[Lex1989]

May coming to end of reporting season.
any US stock report requests?

Berkshire Hathaway

 

[Mr. Wood]

hey Mr Wood, do you know of any dividend aristocrats UCITS ETF listed on LSE?

not exactly dividend aristocrats.

ticker UDVD
https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/UDVD:LN

About SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF
SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF is an open ended, UCITS compliant exchange-traded fund domiciled in Ireland. The Fund tracks the performance of the stocks from the S&P Composite 1500 Index that have paid an increased dividend every year for 20 consecutive years.

includes comp with >20yrs of divvy increase whereas NOBL tracks for >50yrs.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Berkshire Hathaway

https://drive.google.com/open?id=15LQYrhM7YdJ8NaOWWgAKx1PpfXtsN4fk

https://drive.google.com/open?id=13qNj6ohfVA4S2hbS5Ysij6BleaXpm6C7

 

[Mr. Wood]

Mastercard Incorporated Reports First-Quarter 2020 Financial Results

April 29, 2020

First-quarter net revenue of $4.0 billion, an increase of 3%, or 5% on a currency-neutral basis
• First-quarter gross dollar volume up 8% and purchase volume up 8%

"At times like these, it's important that we all step up to address the challenges together. We are continuing our longstanding commitment to financial inclusion and have expanded our pledge to bring a total of 1 billion people and 50 million micro and small businesses into the digital economy by 2025. In addition, whether it's through the investment we made in the COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator with The Gates Foundation and Wellcome, joining forces with OnwardUS to help displaced workers or our commitment to provide $250 million in financial, technology and product support to smallbusinesses, we are working to do our part."

 

[Mr. Wood]

Starbucks Reports Q2 Fiscal 2020 Results
04/28/20

Q2 Consolidated Net Revenues of $6.0 Billion, Down 5% from Prior Year Due to Adverse Impact of COVID-19

Q2 GAAP EPS of $0.28; Non-GAAP EPS of $0.32 Reflecting Material Sales Deleverage and Retail Partner Support

COVID-19 Impacts Expected to Intensify in Q3 and Moderate in Q4

Substantial Recovery in China Expected by End of Fiscal 2020

We are leveraging our experience in China to inform our actions in other markets, including the U.S., where we are now entering the ‘monitor and adapt’ phase to reopen many more stores with best-in-class safety protocols. We continue to navigate this dynamic situation — which we believe is temporary — and are confident that Starbucks will emerge from this global crisis even stronger than before,”

 

[Mr. Wood]

Alphabet Announces First Quarter 2020 Results
April 28, 2020

Our business, led by Search, YouTube, and Cloud, drove Alphabet revenues to $41.2 billion, up 13% versus last year, or 15% on a constant currency basis,” said Ruth Porat, Chief Financial Officer of Alphabet and Google. “Performance was strong during the first two months of the quarter, but then in March we experienced a significant slowdown in ad revenues. We are sharpening our focus on executing more efficiently, while continuing to invest in our long-term opportunities.”