LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / November 22, 2017 / Pro-Trader Daily takes a closer look at Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNKN) as the Company's stock will begin trading ex-dividend on November 24, 2017. In order to capture the dividend payout, investors must purchase the stock a day prior to the ex-dividend date that is by latest at the end of the trading session on November 22, 2017. Are you looking for research on dividend stocks, if so register with us now for your free membership at:

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Dividend Declared

On October 26, 2017, Dunkin' announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders. The dividend of $0.3225 per share of common stock is payable on December 06, 2017, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 27, 2017.

Dunkin's indicated dividend represents a yield of 2.24%, which is substantially above the average dividend yield of 1.97% for the Services sector. The Company has raised dividend for four consecutive years.

Dividend Insights

Dunkin' has a dividend payout ratio of 53.3%, which indicates that the Company spends approximately $0.53 for dividend distribution out of every $1.00 earned. The dividend payout ratio reflects how much amount a company is returning to shareholders versus how much money it is keeping on hand to reinvest in growth, to pay off debt, and/or to add to its cash reserves.

According to analysts' estimates, Dunkin' is forecasted to report earnings of $2.64 for the next year, which is more than double compared to the Company's annualized dividend of $1.29 per share.

As of September 30, 2017, Dunkin's cash and cash equivalents totaled $266.98 million, compared to $361.43 million as on December 31, 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company's net cash provided by operating activities totaled $121.53 million compared to $131.26 million for the year-ago same period. The Company's strong financial position indicates its ability to absorb any fluctuations in earnings and cash flow and to sustain the dividend distribution for a long period.

Recent Development for Dunkin'

On November 07, 2017, Dunkin' Donuts, part of the Dunkin' Brands Group, announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement to establish four Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in the Raleigh and Holly Springs areas of the Raleigh-Durham market with longtime franchisee Awale Networks, Inc. The first restaurant under this agreement is planned to open in 2018. Awale Networks, Inc. has been franchising with Dunkin' Donuts since 1986, and currently owns 12 locations in Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham.

About Dunkin'

With more than 20,000 points of distribution in more than 60 countries worldwide, Dunkin' Brands Group is one of the world's leading franchisors of quick service restaurants (QSR) serving hot and cold coffee and baked goods as well as hard-serve ice cream. At the end of Q3 2017, Dunkin' Brands' 100% franchised business model included more than 12,400 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants and more than 7,900 Baskin-Robbins restaurants. Dunkin' Brands Group is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts.

Stock Performance

At the closing bell, on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, Dunkin' Brands' stock marginally declined 0.84%, ending the trading session at $56.70. A total volume of 470.36 thousand shares have exchanged hands. The Company's stock price surged 6.54% in the last three months, 0.07% in the past six months, and 7.28% in the previous twelve months. Moreover, the stock gained 8.12% since the start of the year. The stock is trading at a PE ratio of 24.77 and has a dividend yield of 2.28%. The stock currently has a market cap of $5.13 billion.

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