This week I will be reviewing TransCanada Corporation (TRP on both TSE and NYSE). Another large energy distributor operating in Canada and the US. TRP operates in 2 major segments:
- Pipelines
- Energy
Quick Fact
- Stock Ticker: TRP on both NYSE & TSX
- Market Cap.: 26.90B$
- P/E: 21.69
- EPS: $1.77
- 5 Year EPS Growth Average: -5.98%
- Dividend Yield: 4.37%
- 5 Year Dividend Growth Average: 5.57%
- ROE: 7.93%
- 52-Week Low: $30.01
- 52-Week High: $39.28
- 52-Week Range: 91.37%
Dividend Growth
On February 15, 2011, TRP increased their dividends by 5%. The 5% increase is in line with their 5 year average and does more than keep up with inflation. In fact, it has consistently increased its dividends by 8 cents over the past 8 years making it a Canadian Dividend Aristocrat.
Its dividend growth graph is quite amazing for the past 10 years. I would prefer 8% or so on the dividend growth but considering the growth over the past 8 years, the combination of the dividends and stock appreciation is still quite nice.
Dividend Payout Ratio
2010 was not a great year for their payout ratio but otherwise TRP is relatively consistent and within the ratio of its main competiror Enbridge.
EPS Growth
Similar to the payout ratio, TRP had a step back in 2010. In doesn't have stellar record growth with its earnings per share but it's not erratic either. It shows an upward tendency which is something we can appreciate.
Thoughts
I am currently an owner of TRP and I am in for the long haul. I own it through Computershare and I am slowly dripping it. I don't think any investor should expect record stock appreciation but due to its business, we should expect good dividend income and growth for many years. At least until all our homes are solar powered.Readers: What do you think a TRP?
Full Disclosure: At the time of writing I am long ENB.
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