By the close of today, January 05, 2024, ATN International ATNI will issue a dividend payout of $0.24 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 2.85%. This payout is exclusively for shareholders who held the stock before the ex-dividend date on December 28, 2023.
ATN International Recent Dividend Payouts
| Ex-Date | Payments per year | Dividend | Yield | Announced | Record | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-28 | 4 | $0.24 | 2.85% | 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-31 | 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-09-28 | 4 | $0.21 | 2.5% | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-30 | 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-06-29 | 4 | $0.21 | 2.11% | 2023-06-13 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-07 |
| 2023-03-30 | 4 | $0.21 | 2.09% | 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-07 |
| 2022-12-29 | 4 | $0.21 | 2.07% | 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-31 | 2023-01-06 |
| 2022-09-29 | 4 | $0.17 | 1.61% | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-07 |
| 2022-06-29 | 4 | $0.17 | 1.56% | 2022-06-13 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-04-07 | 4 | $0.17 | 1.73% | 2022-03-28 | 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-15 |
| 2021-12-30 | 4 | $0.17 | 1.71% | 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-07 |
| 2021-09-29 | 4 | $0.17 | 1.47% | 2021-09-16 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-08 |
| 2021-06-29 | 4 | $0.17 | 1.44% | 2021-06-16 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-09 |
| 2021-03-30 | 4 | $0.17 | 1.37% | 2021-03-17 | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-09 |
With a dividend yield that places it neither at the top nor the bottom, ATN International finds itself in the middle among its industry peers, while Telefonica TEF boasts the highest annualized dividend yield at 8.04%.
Analyzing ATN International Financial Health
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing.
YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share
As you can see, from 2020 to 2023, investors saw an average increase in the company's dividend per share, rising from $0.68 in 2020 to $0.87 in 2023. This is good for investors because it shows that the company has steadily returned more capital back to their shareholders and it could mean that they are planning to continue increasing dividends.
YoY Earnings Growth For ATN International
The earnings chart highlights a decrease in ATN International's earnings per share, declining from $0.34 in 2020 to $-0.78 in 2023. This decline in earnings raises a red flag for income-seeking investors, as it suggests a potential decrease in the company's ability to generate cash for dividend payouts. It is essential to closely examine the factors behind this decrease and assess the long-term impact on dividend sustainability.
Recap
In this article, we explore the recent dividend payout of ATN International and its significance for shareholders. The company has decided to distribute a dividend of $0.24 per share today, which equates to an annualized dividend yield of 2.85%.
With a dividend yield that places it neither at the top nor the bottom, ATN International finds itself in the middle among its industry peers, while Telefonica boasts the highest annualized dividend yield at 8.04%.
With dividend per share increasing and earnings per share decreasing from 2020 to 2023, ATN International seems to be emphasizing the distribution of profits to investors despite the decline in profitability.
Investors should closely follow the company's performance in the coming quarters to stay up-to-date on any shifts in financials or dividend disbursements.
\To stay up-to-date with the companies that are announcing their dividends, click here to visit our Dividends Calendar.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.
© 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Comments
Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.
