Assessing the Sustainability of PDO’s Upcoming Dividend
PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE:PDO) recently announced a dividend of $0.13 per share, payable on 2024-01-02, with the ex-dividend date set for 2023-12-08. 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 PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund’s dividend performance and assess its sustainability.
What Does PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund Do?
PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund is a closed-end management investment company. The fund’s primary investment objective is to generate a level of income that is higher than that generated by high-quality, intermediate-term U.S. debt securities.
A Glimpse at PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund’s Dividend History
PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund has maintained a consistent dividend payment record since 2021, with dividends currently distributed on a monthly basis. Below is a chart showing annual Dividends Per Share for tracking historical trends.
Breaking Down PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund’s Dividend Yield and Growth
As of today, PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund currently has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 12.58% and a 12-month forward dividend yield of 12.58%, indicating an expectation of the same dividend payments over the next 12 months.
Based on PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund’s dividend yield and five-year growth rate, the 5-year yield on cost of PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund stock as of today is approximately 12.58%.
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. A lower ratio suggests that the company retains a significant part of its earnings, thereby ensuring the availability of funds for future growth and unexpected downturns. As of 2023-06-30, PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund’s dividend payout ratio is 0.00.
PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund’s profitability rank, offers an understanding of the company’s earnings prowess relative to its peers. GuruFocus ranks PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund’s profitability 1 out of 10 as of 2023-06-30, suggesting the dividend may not be sustainable. The company has reported net profit in 1 year out of the past 10 years.
Growth Metrics: The Future Outlook
To ensure the sustainability of dividends, a company must have robust growth metrics. PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund’s growth rank of 1 out of 10 suggests that the company has poor growth prospects and thus, the dividend may not be sustainable.
Next Steps
In conclusion, while PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund offers a high dividend yield, the fund’s low profitability and growth ranks raise questions about the long-term sustainability of its dividend payments. Investors should consider these factors, along with the fund’s payout ratio and profitability, when evaluating the potential for future dividend growth. For those interested in finding more high-dividend yield opportunities, GuruFocus Premium users can utilize the High Dividend Yield Screener to discover stocks that align with their investment strategy.
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