The SGX-listed Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd., or ST Engineering (SG:S63), will go ex-dividend today, providing investors with the last opportunity to acquire these shares and qualify for the next payment. The actual payment of S$0.04 per share will be made on December 1, 2023. The stock offers a dividend yield of 4.07%, surpassing its average industry yield of 1.64%.
In terms of share price appreciation, ST Engineering stock has received a Strong Buy rating from analysts.
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Let’s take a look at the details.
ST Engineering Dividend History
Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering is a diversified global conglomerate specializing in technology, defense, and engineering services. The company caters to clients in over 100 countries worldwide.
The company has consistently demonstrated a stable track record of distributing dividends to its shareholders. Since 2017, it has consistently maintained an annual dividend payment of S$0.15 per share. Notably, in 2022, the company raised its annual dividend from S$0.15 to S$0.16, equating to S$0.04 per quarter. Recently, the company declared its third-quarter interim dividend of S$0.04 per share. This has led to a total dividend of S$0.12 so far in 2023, following S$0.04 dividends in both the first and second quarters.
Robust Performance and a Solid Order Book
This month, the company reported its third-quarter update, reflecting a continued recovery in its business portfolio and a solid order book. In Q3, the group posted a 9% jump in its revenue to S$2.4 billion compared to the same period a year ago. For the nine months, the company delivered a 12% growth in its revenues of S$7.3 billion. The growth was driven by its Commercial Aerospace segment, which registered a 30% increase in its revenues.
The company earned new contracts worth S$11.7 billion in the first nine months of the fiscal year 2023, leading to a robust order book currently valued at S$27.5 billion. This not only indicates a promising trajectory for revenue growth but also creates the potential for a dividend increase.
What is the Target Price for ST Engineering?
According to TipRanks, S63 stock has received a Strong Buy rating based on all Buy recommendations from four analysts. The ST Engineering share price forecast is S$4.27, which implies an upside of 10.4% on the current trading levels.
YTD, the shares have gained around 18% in trading.
