Most of the dividend decreases/cuts come from companies heavily invested in the energy sector. For this reason, there is skew from one particular sector representing a huge portion of dividend decreases. In addition, I disagree with #Microsoft dividend safety raking on the grounds that a company with a predicted revenue payout ratio of 43%. Also, Microsoft has a AAA credit ranking a significant amount of assets held overseas. $MSFT
Brace Yourself for the Beginning of the Great Dividend Recession
Most of the dividend decreases/cuts come from companies heavily invested in the energy sector. For this reason, there is skew from one particular sector representing a huge portion of dividend decreases. In addition, I disagree with #Microsoft dividend safety raking on the grounds that a company with a predicted revenue payout ratio of 43%. Also, Microsoft has a AAA credit ranking a significant amount of assets held overseas. $MSFT