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Q: At what price should I buy back / sell MG and CSU?
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan & Co.,
I bought PKI about 5 yrs ago, and it's done very well for me. I am a bit disappointed, however, with the rather slow dividend growth (this is the reason I bought it). As you noted, it's payout ratio is only 35%. So now I'm debating whether or not I should sell my position and invest in something else with a higher, growing yield, or wait in the hopes that PKI will be a bit more generous to its shareholders. What do think? Is the company hoarding cash for a specific purpose, or can I expect dividend increases in the future? Thanks,
Brian
I bought PKI about 5 yrs ago, and it's done very well for me. I am a bit disappointed, however, with the rather slow dividend growth (this is the reason I bought it). As you noted, it's payout ratio is only 35%. So now I'm debating whether or not I should sell my position and invest in something else with a higher, growing yield, or wait in the hopes that PKI will be a bit more generous to its shareholders. What do think? Is the company hoarding cash for a specific purpose, or can I expect dividend increases in the future? Thanks,
Brian
Q: Can you please comment on the Earnings for $SIS and how the market might react.
Thanks Valter
Thanks Valter
Q: I have some funds to invest. I am underwei
ght in MG and PBH. With their recent significant declines in stock prices would you recommend either MG or PBH a good buy now?
ght in MG and PBH. With their recent significant declines in stock prices would you recommend either MG or PBH a good buy now?
Q: I want to make sure that I am not overrating SJ. I try to buy quality companies and I have owned this one for several years because of the many positives you and other analysts have given it. One of those positives was management and with a new CEO and the selling out by Stella Jones International I am wondering if management may have regressed.
The latest results seemed solid in that guidance was maintained while sales and margins increased. I am thinking that it is the decrease in profit is what is weighing on the stock. Management says that the decrease is due to the transitioning of a Class 1 railroad company from a treating services only contract to a full service "black-tie" program and they go on further to say that they bought untreated ties from the Class 1 company and once they treated these ties they didn't make as much money due to higher costs. If I remember correctly, this is the same problem they said they had last quarter.
First, do you know what this program is all about? It seems to me that the Class 1 company is moving to a full-service on-going type of contract rather than a bare-bones contract to contract scenario. Ongoing regular revenues are usually better for a supplier so why is this one costing them money? Short-term pain for long-term gain? Or a management snafu?
The second drag is operating costs in the US southeast. Again, did management make a mistake or is this just one of the integration hiccups that come with takeovers? So I am back to my earlier comment about whether management is not what it once was or are these just growing pains. SJ has always been a lumpy stock mover and should I just view it as being out of the limelight for the time being with better things to come?
Appreciate your insight.
Paul F.
The latest results seemed solid in that guidance was maintained while sales and margins increased. I am thinking that it is the decrease in profit is what is weighing on the stock. Management says that the decrease is due to the transitioning of a Class 1 railroad company from a treating services only contract to a full service "black-tie" program and they go on further to say that they bought untreated ties from the Class 1 company and once they treated these ties they didn't make as much money due to higher costs. If I remember correctly, this is the same problem they said they had last quarter.
First, do you know what this program is all about? It seems to me that the Class 1 company is moving to a full-service on-going type of contract rather than a bare-bones contract to contract scenario. Ongoing regular revenues are usually better for a supplier so why is this one costing them money? Short-term pain for long-term gain? Or a management snafu?
The second drag is operating costs in the US southeast. Again, did management make a mistake or is this just one of the integration hiccups that come with takeovers? So I am back to my earlier comment about whether management is not what it once was or are these just growing pains. SJ has always been a lumpy stock mover and should I just view it as being out of the limelight for the time being with better things to come?
Appreciate your insight.
Paul F.
Q: In May and July, a couple of members wondered if it was time to move on from STN (and go to WSP) due to non-performance and you suggested it was. do you see anything in this earnings report to suggest a turnaround? I admit to a bit of emotion on this one as STN was once of the first stocks I ever bought. But continuing problems with "legacy" contracts has me questioning management. Time to give up the ghost on this one?
Appreciate your insight.
Paul F.
Appreciate your insight.
Paul F.
Q: May I have your comments on their recent quarter. Is this a hold? Thank you.
Q: Please comment on earnings, please.
Q: Your comment on SIS's results today.Appreciate u usual great services & views
Q: Please enlighten me on my confusion.KXS had "so so" results & yet it rallied to new high today, naturally most welcomed.Thanks for u usual great services & views
Q: Would you buy Magna a this level for 2-3 years hold? Will the share price go down further?
Q: this covalon thing is a bit distressing all because of a tweet by this freeland character who seems completely out of her element whether its nafta or anything else.the conservatives are looking better everyday but that is not the point.
the point is the saudis have said they will not do any new business with canada and seem to emphasize that existing contracts stand as is.so why the massive sell off in covalon, is it just retail investors panicking— probably mostly 5i members and just after you had it as a top pick on bnn.
the stock market can be a crazy place where a tweet can cause such a sell off in a stock. please comment.dave
the point is the saudis have said they will not do any new business with canada and seem to emphasize that existing contracts stand as is.so why the massive sell off in covalon, is it just retail investors panicking— probably mostly 5i members and just after you had it as a top pick on bnn.
the stock market can be a crazy place where a tweet can cause such a sell off in a stock. please comment.dave
Q: May I please have your comments on a possible short sale of this stock in light of the recent report by Spruce Point? Thank you as always.
Jason
Jason
Q: IT seems that Mexico and the USA are close to agreeing on their trade concerning automobiles. How would you rate the risk/reward on establishing a position in Magna given the companies latest commentary but with a resolution on NAFTA with or without Canada?
Q: Hi 5I team
Will you be continuing to hold Magna in the balanced equity portfolio or are there better options to replace it given the companies comments or reduced expectations? It is a time like this I will ask the question you taught me "Has something changed?", I think it has but it is surrounding trade which is temporary. How do you value the company going forward?
Thank you
Jeremy
Jeremy
Will you be continuing to hold Magna in the balanced equity portfolio or are there better options to replace it given the companies comments or reduced expectations? It is a time like this I will ask the question you taught me "Has something changed?", I think it has but it is surrounding trade which is temporary. How do you value the company going forward?
Thank you
Jeremy
Jeremy
Q: Hi,
Please provide your opinion on SJ latest results.
Please provide your opinion on SJ latest results.
Q: Please provide your opinion on the latest results.
Q: What are your views on the escalating global tariffs and how they may affect the real fundamentals for DOO and also how may affect possible negative perception for future global sales of DOO products? .