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Royal Bank of Scotland Declares 1st Dividend Post 2008 Crisis
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Bringing in good news for shareholders, Britain-based Royal Bank of Scotland came up with the first dividend announcement, along with its second-quarter 2018 earnings release, since its bailout by the Government in 2008. The move follows the bank’s aims to get its state stake reduced.
Notably, the British government currently has a 62.4% stake in RBS which was taken up by paying 45.5 billion pound ($59.1 billion) as state bailout during the financial crisis.
Investors’ optimism was visible in the share price movement as the company’s shares on the NYSE appreciated nearly 3%, following the release.
RBS has announced an interim dividend of 2 pence per share. However, the dividend will be paid on final settlement worth $4.9 billion of the litigation case related to the sale of mortgage-backed securities with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). RBS set aside additional provision worth £1,040 million in the June-end quarter for meeting litigation settlements.
Though the agreement initiated in May, the settlement’s awaited finalization has restricted RBS’ return to dividends.
Per, RBS’ CEO Ross McEwan, the bank plans to return more excess capital to shareholders from 2019, through announcing special dividends or share buy backs.
"Our intention has always been to get capital back into the hands of shareholders," he said on a conference call with reporters, adding that the bank would want to look at the potential impact of Brexit before making any major payouts.
Q2 Earnings
Recently, RBS reported second-quarter 2018 net income attributable to its shareholders of £96 million ($130.6 million), significantly down from £680 million ($912.9 million) witnessed in the prior-year quarter. Operating income totaled £613 million ($834 million), plunging 50.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Lower revenues, aided by fall in net interest, as well as non-interest income, mainly impacted results. Further, higher litigation charges were on the downside.
In addition, division wise, the NatWest Markets segment reported operating loss in the second quarter and the prior-year quarter. However, the RBS International, Commercial & Private Banking (CPB) and Personal & Business Banking (PBB) segments recorded profits in the reported as well as the prior-year quarter.
Our Viewpoint
We expect RBS’ diversified business model and sound financial position to be conducive to overall growth in the near term. Moreover, dividend announcement will boost investors’ confidence. Though heightened competition, volatility in the global economy and litigation costs remain plausible concerns, the bank’s ongoing restructuring measures will likely help battle some of these challenges.
RBS currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Stocks to Consider
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (NTB - Free Report) sports a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has jumped nearly 1% for the current year, in the last 30 days. Its share price has gained around 3.2% in the past three months. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Bank of Montreal (BMO - Free Report) carries a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy). Its earnings estimates for 2018 have been revised slightly upward over the last 90 days. Also, its shares have gained about 4% in the past three months.
Banco De Chile (BCH - Free Report) carries a Zacks Rank of 2. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has jumped nearly 1% for the current year, in the last 30 days. Its share price has gained around 11.5% in the past year.
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Royal Bank of Scotland Declares 1st Dividend Post 2008 Crisis
Bringing in good news for shareholders, Britain-based Royal Bank of Scotland came up with the first dividend announcement, along with its second-quarter 2018 earnings release, since its bailout by the Government in 2008. The move follows the bank’s aims to get its state stake reduced.
Notably, the British government currently has a 62.4% stake in RBS which was taken up by paying 45.5 billion pound ($59.1 billion) as state bailout during the financial crisis.
Investors’ optimism was visible in the share price movement as the company’s shares on the NYSE appreciated nearly 3%, following the release.
RBS has announced an interim dividend of 2 pence per share. However, the dividend will be paid on final settlement worth $4.9 billion of the litigation case related to the sale of mortgage-backed securities with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). RBS set aside additional provision worth £1,040 million in the June-end quarter for meeting litigation settlements.
Though the agreement initiated in May, the settlement’s awaited finalization has restricted RBS’ return to dividends.
Per, RBS’ CEO Ross McEwan, the bank plans to return more excess capital to shareholders from 2019, through announcing special dividends or share buy backs.
"Our intention has always been to get capital back into the hands of shareholders," he said on a conference call with reporters, adding that the bank would want to look at the potential impact of Brexit before making any major payouts.
Q2 Earnings
Recently, RBS reported second-quarter 2018 net income attributable to its shareholders of £96 million ($130.6 million), significantly down from £680 million ($912.9 million) witnessed in the prior-year quarter. Operating income totaled £613 million ($834 million), plunging 50.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Lower revenues, aided by fall in net interest, as well as non-interest income, mainly impacted results. Further, higher litigation charges were on the downside.
In addition, division wise, the NatWest Markets segment reported operating loss in the second quarter and the prior-year quarter. However, the RBS International, Commercial & Private Banking (CPB) and Personal & Business Banking (PBB) segments recorded profits in the reported as well as the prior-year quarter.
Our Viewpoint
We expect RBS’ diversified business model and sound financial position to be conducive to overall growth in the near term. Moreover, dividend announcement will boost investors’ confidence. Though heightened competition, volatility in the global economy and litigation costs remain plausible concerns, the bank’s ongoing restructuring measures will likely help battle some of these challenges.
RBS currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Stocks to Consider
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (NTB - Free Report) sports a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has jumped nearly 1% for the current year, in the last 30 days. Its share price has gained around 3.2% in the past three months. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Bank of Montreal (BMO - Free Report) carries a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy). Its earnings estimates for 2018 have been revised slightly upward over the last 90 days. Also, its shares have gained about 4% in the past three months.
Banco De Chile (BCH - Free Report) carries a Zacks Rank of 2. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has jumped nearly 1% for the current year, in the last 30 days. Its share price has gained around 11.5% in the past year.
Looking for Stocks with Skyrocketing Upside?
Zacks has just released a Special Report on the booming investment opportunities of legal marijuana.
Ignited by new referendums and legislation, this industry is expected to blast from an already robust $6.7 billion to $20.2 billion in 2021. Early investors stand to make a killing, but you have to be ready to act and know just where to look.
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