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JUNE 23, 2023

Airlines aren't productive (at least for shareholders) The ultimate test of whether a company is allocating capital productively for shareholders is the comparison between its return on invested capita l (ROIC) and its weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Data source: International Air Transport Association.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 11, 2024

Units of Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) have risen about 10% in 2024, which might have some investors wondering if they have missed the opportunity to buy this high-yield midstream giant. EPD financial debt to EBITDA (TTM); data by YCharts; TTM = trailing 12 months. billion worth of capital investment projects.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 20, 2023

In past decades, slowly evolving technology didn't necessitate heavy capital investments. Additionally, capex spending, along with expenditures for wireless licenses, contributed heavily to the $153 billion in total debt Verizon is juggling. Verizon had a cost of debt of $4 billion in 2022. Should income investors sell?

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 25, 2024

That's a good thing for investors and likely one of the reasons why the stock is up 15% or so over the past year. However, the shares remain 35% below their 2020 highs, and the dividend isn't expected to be increased for a little while as management focuses on paying down debt. Image source: Getty Images.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Before you buy stock in Lennar, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now and Lennar wasnt one of them. if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, youd have $790,028 !* debt to total capital ratio.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

At this time for opening remarks and introductions, I would like to turn the call over to the investor relations vice president of EOG Resources, Mr. Pearce Hammond. Pearce Hammond -- Vice President, Investor Relations Good morning, and thank you for joining us for the EOG Resources' third quarter 2024 earnings conference call.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 4, 2024

Looking broadly at the energy sector, investors have a huge number of options. Chevron has proven its ability to survive When it comes to oil and natural gas, the one thing investors can count on is volatility. Chevron also has one of the strongest balance sheets in the sector, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12 population.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

For many years, there were a lot of opportunities for midstream companies to grow, and investors were happily willing to help finance that via the equity and debt markets. The end goal was for Enterprise to replace its use of issuing equity with internal cash flow to fund more of its own capital investment projects.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 5, 2024

But in the short term, investor sentiment and prevailing themes can capture the spotlight. Investors looking for different ideas have come to the right place. However, ExxonMobil has improved its balance sheet significantly since then, taking advantage of outsize gains in recent years to pay down debt.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 20, 2024

If you are a long-term investor looking for buy-and-hold income stocks you should do a deep dive into Chevron (NYSE: CVX) , NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) , and Dividend King Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK). A look Chevron's balance sheet shows that its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12 You just need to be more selective.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 12, 2024

Black Hills is small, but mighty When it comes to utility companies, most investors will probably think of industry giants such as NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE). BKH Dividend Yield data by YCharts That said, Black Hills stock has not been a favorite among investors. That somewhere was its capital spending budget.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This was done because management had to choose between paying the dividend or putting money to work in capital investment projects that would grow the company. Growing the business was the right choice, even though investors that were counting on the dividend were likely disappointed.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It repaid debt, which steadily drove down its leverage ratio. That strategy has really paid dividends for investors. Today, Energy Transfer has a strong investment-grade balance sheet with a leverage ratio in the lower half of its 4.0-to-4.5x With growth in capital spending expected to be about $3.1 times target range.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Another reason income investors can trust Annaly is its focus on agency assets. While this added protection does lower the yield Annaly receives on the MBSs it purchases, it also enables the company to prudently leverage its investments. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital: 11.1% billion investment portfolio consisted of $160.9

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 4, 2024

I'm a conservative investor, so more yield, nearly as strong dividend growth, and a really boring business is right up my alley. Like all utilities, WEC Energy's business is capital intensive and, thus, it tends to make heavy use of debt. Higher rates will make it more costly to service that debt.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 10, 2023

While both companies are facing significant headwinds, long-term investors would be wise to consider picking up shares at beaten-down prices. million bad-debt expense in the second quarter related to the bankruptcy, which hurt GAAP earnings. The company's market capitalization had fallen to about $710 million by late Wednesday morning.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 4, 2023

When it comes to utilities, investors may know U.S. Here are some near-term and long-term reasons to like this income investment. Black Hills is out of favor at the moment, partly because it is pulling back on capital spending this year so it can focus on debt reduction. Image source: Getty Images.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 7, 2024

Investors eager to bulk up their passive income streams can do so without breaking the bank. At recent prices, Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC) , Altria Group (NYSE: MO) , and AT&T (NYSE: T) offer an average yield of 8.5% That's high enough to turn an initial investment of $5,890 into $500 of annual dividend income.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 10, 2023

The company reported earnings last night, and while the initial reaction after hours was negative, it appears investors took a more optimistic take on the release and commentary today. One, Infinera does have a notable debt load of $683 million against $165 million in cash. So, investors are understandably skeptical.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Three years of reduced capital investment by global energy majors during the COVID-19 pandemic has helped to lift the spot price of crude oil. The good news for Occidental is that capital investment by global energy majors was slashed for three years during the COVID-19 pandemic. WTI Crude Oil Spot Price data by YCharts.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 28, 2025

That's a normal approach here, with Nucor currently about two-thirds of the way through a $10 billion capital investment plan. It has been working on slimming down, trimming debt, and improving its productivity. But investors are still leery, leaving the shares trading with a historically high 4% dividend yield.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 4, 2024

AT&T (NYSE: T) recently unveiled its updated strategic plan, providing investors with financial guidance through 2027. It has used its cash flow to invest in expanding its mobile and broadband businesses while directing any excess free cash flow after dividends to repaying debt. The telecom company's strategy is working.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 7, 2024

It recently flexed those muscles by raising $2 billion in low-cost debt. Capitalizing on its cost of capital advantage Enterprise Products Partners took care of its 2024 funding needs early. The midstream giant will use some of that money to refinance its lone 2024 debt maturity ($850 million of 3.9% It had about $3.8

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 4, 2024

It has continued to reduce its leverage and now plans to finish the year with a net debt-to-adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ) ratio of just 3.9. It achieved that target through a mix of capital investments in its own projects and purchasing renewable energy.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Utilities have fallen out of favor with investors in recent years. Surging interest rates have made lower-risk investment options like government bonds and bank CDs more attractive. Here's why they think income-focused investors should take advantage of the current market mood and scoop up these utilities.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 14, 2024

But some investors may see the potential for things to improve where others might only appreciate risks. As you can see, over the last 10 years its three-year median return on invested capital (ROIC) and its return on assets (ROA) have decreased and are negative. Should you invest $1,000 in Walgreens Boots Alliance right now?

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Whereas some investors may be leery of putting their money to work in oil or gas stocks following the demand cliff dive observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Enterprise Products Partners has mostly avoided these struggles. million in net debt. This means more lucrative deals are likely in Enterprise's future.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 26, 2024

Here's why dividend growth investors will like NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) and investors focused on dividend consistency will appreciate Black Hills (NYSE: BKH). NextEra is growing its dividend quickly The number that dividend growth investors will find most interesting at NextEra Energy is probably 10%.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 22, 2024

NextEra Energy: Credit where credit is due In no way should investors think that NextEra Energy is a bad company. If you are a dividend-growth investor or a growth and income investor, NextEra Energy should probably be on your short list. But income investors will be better off looking elsewhere for yield.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

While stocks were volatile after the announcement yesterday, investors gave the news a full-throated cheer this morning, with major stock market indexes up sharply. Growth stocks and those dependent on capital investment like AI stocks did especially well. The S&P 500 was up 1.5% and the Nasdaq up 2.3% as of 10:09 a.m.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE: OHI) is far from a household name. It's a relatively small real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in the long-term healthcare industry. It invests in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities operated by other healthcare companies. It has made $13.6 target range.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 15, 2023

Under CEO Mary Barra, GM has maintained a rock-solid balance sheet and greatly improved profitability, all while investing heavily in EVs and autonomous driving. billion of debt. A cash-rich balance sheet gives the company breathing room during a downturn and helps support its investments in EVs.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 25, 2023

The pipeline company kept its payout flat from the start of 2020 until earlier this year, when it provided investors with a modest 2% raise. The main factor holding back dividend growth in recent years has been the company's heavy investments to expand its midstream systems. Leverage has fallen from 4.6 at the end of 2020 to 3.25

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 22, 2023

To survive this hypercompetitive landscape, some of the country's largest cultivators have decided to diversify their revenue streams to include alcohol, ornamental flowers, vegetables, and even venture capital investing activities. On a positive note, SNDL is extremely well capitalized, despite its inability to turn a profit.

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Private Equity Professional

JANUARY 23, 2025

It has been a true pleasure working with the SIG team, and we are very proud of Brent Rhymes , Heather Schlenger , Jon Poole , Tiffany Palacz , and the rest of the SIG team for driving such phenomenal growth and building a unique company with a bright future, said Christina Pai , a partner at Fort Point Capital.

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JULY 4, 2023

Consult a tax professional if you're unsure how MLP investments are taxed. Energy Transfer has a nearly 10% yield that gives investors a reasonably high floor for investment returns. Energy Transfer paid off $1 billion in debt this past quarter and has $3 billion in borrowing capacity. Kinder Morgan is guiding for $4.8

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Realty Income's name says it all Realty Income is a real estate investment trust ( REIT ) with a mission to deliver dependable monthly dividends to its investors that grow over time. The company's debt level will rise following the deal, but it expects to repay those borrowings within a couple of years of closing that acquisition.

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