Cott Corp
COT:NYSE
| Last | Change / % Change | Dividend Yield | Volume | Avg Volume (10 day) |
| 8.71 | 0.12 1.40% | 2.78% | 71.7K | 280.9K |
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Dr Pepper Snapple Ranks the Highest in Terms of Dividend Yield in the Soft Drinks Industry (DPS, PEP, COT)
Below are the three companies in the Soft Drinks industry with the highest dividend yields. Dividends can enhance returns for investors seeking income in addition to capital gains.
Dr Pepper Snapple (NYSE:DPS) is highest with a dividend yield of 3.2%. Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. is an integrated brand owner, bottler and distributor of non-alcoholic beverages in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Company offers flavored carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks, teas, juices, juice drinks and mixers. Dr Pepper Snapple has traded 95,000 shares thus far today, vs. average volume of 1.5 million shares per day. The stock has underperformed the Dow (0.6% to the Dow's 0.9%) and underperformed the S&P; 500 (0.6% to the S&P;'s 0.8%) during today's trading.
Top 3 Companies in the Soft Drinks Industry With the Highest Debt to EBITDA Ratio (REED, COKE, COT)
Below are the three companies in the Soft Drinks industry with the highest debt to EBITDA ratios. This ratio indicates how many years of EBITDA would be necessary in order to pay back all the debt (assuming Debt and EBITDA are constant). Typically, this ratio is considered to be alarming when it is greater than 3.0 but this can vary and should be looked at within the context of the industry.Reed's (NASDAQ:REED) is highest with a debt to EBITDA ratio of 5.0. Reed's Inc. manufactures and distributes a wide range of beverages, ice cream, and candy. The Company's products include Reed's Ginger Juice Brews, Reed's Ginger Ice Cream, and Reed's Crystallized Ginger Candy. Thus far today, Reed's has traded 0 shares, vs. average volume of 190,000 shares per day. The stock has matched the Dow (with a 0.0% move) and matched the S&P; 500 (with a 0.0% move) during today's trading.
Coca-Cola Enterprises has the Highest Forward Earnings Yield in the Soft Drinks Industry (CCE, DPS, COT)
View more recent headlinesBelow are the three companies in the Soft Drinks industry with the highest forward earnings yields. Using projected earnings for the current fiscal year, the forward earnings yield is useful to compare a stock's return vs. owning a similar stock or other yield assets (e.g. bonds). Generally, the higher the earnings yield, the more undervalued the stock.Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE:CCE) is highest with forward earnings yield of 7.4%. Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. markets, sells, manufactures, and distributes non-alcoholic beverages. The Company provides refreshments, including sparkling waters, juices, isotonics, teas, and sodas. Coca-Cola Enterprises operates internationally. Coca-Cola Enterprises share prices have moved between a 52-week high of $32.55 and a 52-week low of $24.20 and are now trading 25% above that low price at $30.20 per share. Over the last five market days, the 200-day moving average (MA) has gone up 0.3% while the 50-day MA has advanced 0.3%.
Company Background
Cott Corporation (Cott) is a retailer brand beverage company. The Company's product lines include carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), clear, still and sparkling flavored waters, energy-related drinks, juice, juice-based products, bottled water and ready-to-drink teas. The Company operates in five segments: North America (which includes the United States operating segment and Canada operating segment), the United Kingdom (which includes its United Kingdom reporting unit and its Continental European reporting unit), Mexico, Royal Crown International (RCI) and All Other. The Company markets or supplies over 500 retailer, licensed and Company-owned brands in its four core geographic segments. During the year ended December 31, 2011, CSDs, juice, concentrate, and all other products represented 40.7%, 25.8%, 1.6% and 31.9%, as a percentage of revenue respectively. The Company sells CSD concentrates and non-carbonated concentrates in approximately 50 countries.
Bid/Size -- / -- | Ask/Size -- / -- |
Price Open 8.59 | Previous Close 8.59 |
Day High 8.71 | Day Low 8.56 |
52wk High/Date 8.77 / 8/7/2012 | 52wk Low/Date 5.94 / 11/25/2011 |
Beta (5 Yr) 2.2 | Market Capitalization 829.2M |
Shares Outstanding 95.2M | Volatility Avg 26.03 |
EPS(TTM) 0.35 | P/E Ratio 24.9x |
Dividend Announcement 11/1/2012 | Yield 2.78% |
Ex-Date 11/30/2012 | Date of Record 12/4/2012 |
Payable 0.0604 - QRTR | Payable Date 12/20/2012 |
Last Trade as of 11/23/2012 1:01 PM ET | |
COT Cott Corp vs. Peers
| Peers | |
|---|---|
COT Cott Corp | 39.14% |
The Coca-Cola Company | 8.42% |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 5.79% |
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. | 13.50% |
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated | 13.75% |
COT Cott Corp | 2.78% |
The Coca-Cola Company | 2.69% |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 3.06% |
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. | 3.04% |
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated | 1.50% |
COT Cott Corp | 1.40% |
The Coca-Cola Company | 1.44% |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 1.27% |
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. | 1.77% |
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated | 1.68% |