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How to Spot a Dividend Cut Before It Happens
Season 3
Episode 148
Published 1 week ago
Description
After United Wholesale Mortgage slashed its dividend by 35% in a single day, Lucas and Luna dig into what actually signals trouble ahead. They walk through the key financial ratios—payout ratio, free cash flow coverage, and debt load—that tend to deteriorate before a company pulls the dividend. Using the recent United Wholesale Mortgage case and a look at Verizon's safer profile, they show how a quick check of these numbers can spare you a nasty surprise. If you're building an income portfolio, knowing how to screen for dividend safety is just as important as chasing yield. Tune in for a practical guide to spotting the red flags before the market does.