Schneider is poised for significant growth over the next decade, marked by a recent 7% increase in overall sales. Energy management is thriving with a 10% growth, although industrial automation experienced a downturn due to a sluggish market. Particularly, robust double-digit growth was noted in North America and globally across both segments. The adjusted net income rose to $2.2 billion, a 10% increase, which directly supports their dividend policy, indicating a likely 10% dividend increase. Additionally, operating cash flow surged by 15%. The company capitalizes on the ongoing energy transition and the integration of AI and digitalization in industrial processes. Recent assessments show their stock price aligns closely with fair value estimates, increasing their attractiveness for investment. Overall, Schneider's strategic positioning and performance signal a strong future outlook.
In this episode of the Dividend Talk podcast, we discuss the latest earnings reports from six prominent European dividend growth stocks, offering insights and analysis to help you stay informed.
We kick things off with a quick overview of the recent market turmoil, including Intel's $32 billion loss and the resulting shareholder lawsuit. We also highlight some notable dividend increases from companies like Cogent Communications and Simon Property.
The main focus of the episode centers around the recent earnings of companies such as Ahold Delhaize, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and more. We break down the key metrics, and any other insights we got from them.
As always, we wrap up with thoughtful responses to listener questions, covering a range of topics from dividend taxes to REIT exposure in a portfolio.
Companies Discussed:
- Ahold Delhaize (AD.AS)
- Siemens (SIE.DE)
- Schneider Electric (SU.PA)
- Allianz (ALV.DE)
- CRH Plc (CRH.L)
- Spirax-Sarco Engineering (SPX.L)
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