Singtel vs StarHub: Examining Free Cash Flow Payout Ratios for Income Investors
Telecom stocks, with their recurring subscription revenue from mobile and broadband, have long been favoured as stable dividend payers. It comes as no surprise, then, that income-focused investors may have a telecom stock or two in their portfolio. While most focus on earnings generation to determine dividend sustainability, we think dividend-focused investors should pay more attention to free cash flow (FCF) generation instead. After all, earnings can be impacted by non-cash items, while FCF is the tangibl ...