Emera – Stock Analysis

Summary This company has more than doubled its annual revenue since FY2015. Growth is being generated primarily from the US, as opposed to Canada, subsequent to the completion of a very significant acquisition in 2016. The company will be incurring significant CAPEX over the next few years. As a prudent measure, the historical dividend growth [...]

By |August 14th, 2018|Equity Investing|Comments Off on Emera – Stock Analysis

E-L Financial – Stock Analysis

  Summary Majority ownership in this company is held by one of Canada’s top 100 wealthiest families. This company has generated a 12.7% compound annual growth in net equity value since inception (1969). The company’s stock price is ~61% of net equity value per common share. The strategy is to accumulate shareholder value through long-term [...]

By |August 11th, 2018|Equity Investing|Comments Off on E-L Financial – Stock Analysis

Broadridge – Stock Analysis

Summary This company recently released its Q4 and FY2018 results and Mr. Market responded with a +11% increase in the company’s stock price. The Board approved a 33% increase in the annual dividend and the dividend’s compound annual growth rate since going public in 2007 is ~33.6%. Diluted EPS growth of 12% - 16% is [...]

By |August 7th, 2018|Equity Investing|Comments Off on Broadridge – Stock Analysis

CME Group – Stock Analysis

Summary Stock screeners have shortcomings which can result in investors overlooking opportunities. This company was founded in 1898 but only went public in 2002. It operates in a highly competitive industry and faces considerably regulatory scrutiny. Investors seeking to minimize credit risk will likely find this company to be appealing. This stock is certainly not [...]

By |August 5th, 2018|Equity Investing|Comments Off on CME Group – Stock Analysis

Enbridge – Stock Analysis

Summary This company has tested long-term investor patience over the past 3 years. Management has 5 strategic priorities, one of which is a simplified corporate structure. These initiatives are in various stages of progress and once completed should result in improved shareholder returns. Shareholders are rewarded with an attractive dividend that is well covered by [...]

By |August 4th, 2018|Equity Investing|Comments Off on Enbridge – Stock Analysis

Zoetis Inc. – Stock Analysis

Summary This company may not be a household name but it is building on more than 60 years of experience. It was part of a much larger pharmaceutical company but was spun off in 2013. Its acquisition strategy and new product development provides potential for growth in a multi-billion dollar global animal healthcare market. While [...]

By |August 3rd, 2018|Equity Investing|Comments Off on Zoetis Inc. – Stock Analysis

CN Rail – Back on Track

Summary CNR is one my top 15 holdings overall (within and outside the FFJ Portfolio). CNR’s relationship with certain segments of its customer base took a severe hit late 2017 and early 2018 which led to the ousting of CNR’s CEO. Under the new CEO, CNR has taken significant steps to repair these relationships of [...]

By |July 25th, 2018|Equity Investing|Comments Off on CN Rail – Back on Track

3M – One of My Top 5 Largest Holdings Helps Me Sleep Well

Summary Skip excitement when it comes to investing. Hold shares in dependable companies with competitive advantages such as this company. Markets are irrational in the short-term. ~$4.83B in market value was lopped off this company’s market cap the morning of July 24th but that was fully recovered by the end of the trading day. Shares [...]

By |July 24th, 2018|Equity Investing|Comments Off on 3M – One of My Top 5 Largest Holdings Helps Me Sleep Well

Illinois Tool Works – Treat the Pullback as a Buying Opportunity

Summary This fairly recently acquired member of the FFJ Portfolio just reported Q2 2018 results  wherein Total Revenue increased 7% of which 4% was organic growth. All 7 of the company’s business segments delivered positive YoY organic revenue growth but 5 of the business segments missed quarterly revenue expectations and only 2 units beat expectations. [...]

By |July 23rd, 2018|Equity Investing|Comments Off on Illinois Tool Works – Treat the Pullback as a Buying Opportunity

Genuine Parts – Fairly Valued Dividend King

Summary Strong Q2 results recently reported and projected earnings for FY2018 reaffirmed. Shareholder returns on the basis of dividends reinvested over the past 20 years are almost double that of the S&P500. Share price has risen ~10% from the level at which my previous article indicated shares were attractively valued. Despite this increase, shares are [...]

By |July 20th, 2018|Equity Investing|Comments Off on Genuine Parts – Fairly Valued Dividend King
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