The Dividend Dynamics of Nathan's Famous (NATH): An In-Depth Analysis on the Upcoming Payouts
Nathan's Famous (NATH), the renowned American company specializing in hot dogs, has recently announced their dividend distribution plan for the second quarter of 2023. Investors with a stake in the company should mark June 28, 2023, on their calendars, as NATH is set to pay a dividend of $0.5 per share on this record date. This announcement will be of interest to income-focused investors who derive a significant portion of their returns from dividends.
The record date, an essential date in the dividend distribution cycle, is the cut-off date set by the company to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend. Investors must have their ownership officially registered on or before this date to be eligible for the declared dividend. The ex-dividend date, another crucial term in the dividend schedule, has been set to June 16, 2023. It is typically set a few business days before the record date, representing the day on which the stock starts trading without the value of its next dividend payment. In simpler terms, if an investor purchases a stock on its ex-dividend date or afterward, they are not entitled to the upcoming dividend.
On the other hand, if the stock is bought before the ex-dividend date, the investor will be eligible for the next round of dividends. Thus, for shareholders looking to reap the benefits of Nathan's Famous next dividend payout, the ex-dividend date is the crucial deadline to remember.
This quarter's dividend distribution is not an isolated event but follows the previous payout made on March 03, 2023. The company maintained the dividend per share at $0.5, demonstrating a consistent approach to its dividend policy.
Nathan's Famous' steady dividends are a testament to its commitment to returning value to its shareholders. However, investors should not just focus on the dividend yield. It's important to also consider the company's performance, earnings stability, and payout ratio. As we await the next earnings report, investors will need to keep a close watch on these aspects to discern whether the current dividend level can be sustained or improved in the long run.
Nathan's Famous continues to stand out as a reliable dividend-paying stock, given its consistency in dividend payouts. The company's steady stream of dividends could serve as a potential income source for investors, especially those who prioritize steady income over capital gains. However, as with any investment decision, potential investors should conduct their due diligence, considering not only dividends but also other financial health indicators and market conditions before investing.
NATH's MACD Histogram crosses above signal line
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for NATH turned positive on April 17, 2025. Looking at past instances where NATH's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 52 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on April 17, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on NATH as a result. In of 108 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
NATH moved above its 50-day moving average on April 22, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for NATH crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on April 30, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where NATH advanced for three days, in of 273 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 187 cases where NATH Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for NATH moved out of overbought territory on May 09, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 35 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 35 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 63 cases where NATH's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where NATH declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
NATH broke above its upper Bollinger Band on May 08, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 75, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. NATH’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.000) is normal, around the industry mean (5.951). P/E Ratio (17.079) is within average values for comparable stocks, (41.983). NATH's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is very low in comparison to the industry average of (1.757). Dividend Yield (0.020) settles around the average of (0.050) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.769) is also within normal values, averaging (8.489).
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