Summary This Bank of Montreal Stock Analysis is based on Q2 2017 results and is the first of a 6 part series covering the Big 6 Canadian Banks. BMO US results have raised concerns about a slowing in its US growth. BMO’s Capital Measure Ratios continue to improve thus providing investors with assurances that BMO [...]
Summary This Brookfield Asset Management Stock Analysis is based on Q1 2017 financial results reported May 11, 2017. Brookfield reported FFO of $0.674B for Q1 2017 and $3.2B on a last 12 month basis. On May 19, BAM received approval from the TSX for its proposed normal course issuer bid to purchase up to ~83 [...]
Summary This Broadridge Financial stock analysis is based on Q3 2017 and 9 month YTD results and forecast for the remainder of the current fiscal year. Broadridge Financial continues to grow its business and the NACC acquisition made in mid 2016 is already making significant contributions. Adjusted net earnings increased 11% to $0.174B of the [...]
Summary This TELUS Corporation stock analysis is based on Q1 2017 financial results and 2017 projections released May 11, 2017. TELUS reported industry-leading consolidated revenue and EBITDA growth of 2.9% and 6.4% respectively. Updated industry-leading 2017 targets reflect higher revenue and EBITDA of up to 4% and 7% respectively. The quarterly dividend, payable July 4, [...]
Welcome to my April 2017 dividend income post. Within the FFJ Portfolio I generated dividends totalling CDN $1933.55 from BCE, SRU.UN and BNS and USD $445.78 (this is net of the 15% US withholding tax) from NKE, WMT, and CSCO. As at the end of April 2017 I have generated YTD dividend income of CDN [...]
All dollar values in this article are in Canadian Dollars (CDN) unless otherwise noted. Summary This Intact Financial stock analysis is based on Q1 2017 results and OneBeacon proposed acquisition details which were both released May 2, 2017. Intact has an estimated 17% of Canada’s property and casualty insurance market. Management previously communicated the expansion [...]
Summary This UPS stock analysis is based on Q1 2017 results and forecast for the remainder of FY2017 which were released April 27, 2017. UPS has provided 2017 non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $5.80 - $6.10 with mean estimates from 26 brokers being $5.95 for FY2017. Amazon’s decision to reduce its reliance on traditional [...]
Summary This post addresses YTD changes and changes expected to occur within the next 4 - 6 weeks in the FFJ Portfolio. We have been able to transfer shares to the FFJ Portfolio as a result of a recent review of our long-term cash flow requirements. I anticipate a significant inflow of funds within the [...]
Summary This TELUS Corporation stock analysis is based on Q4 and FY 2016 financial results and 2017 projections released February 9, 2017. TELUS is Canada’s 3rd largest telecommunications company. It has outperformed its peers and the TSX from an overall return perspective over the past several years. It is currently investing heavily for sustainable L/T [...]
Summary This Nike, Inc. stock analysis is based on Q3 2017 financial results released March 21, 2017. Nike reported strong Q3 2017 results although some investors have expressed concern about the deterioration in gross profit margin. Changing consumer shopping habits is posing a huge challenge but this problem is not unique to NKE. NKE has [...]