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Jul 09, 2023

VSE Corporation (VSEC) to Disburse Dividends on July 26, 2023: A Technical Analysis

VSE Corporation (VSEC), a leading provider of distribution and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has recently announced its plan to pay dividends of $0.1 per share with a record date of July 26, 2023. The ex-dividend date, which refers to the cut-off point for buyers to qualify for the next round of dividend payments, has been set for July 11, 2023.

Historically, the ex-dividend date is typically set a few business days before the record date, making it a pivotal date for investors. Those who purchase VSEC stock on or after this date will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend. Instead, the dividend payment will revert to the seller. However, investors who acquire the stock before the ex-dividend date will be entitled to the announced dividends.

This dividend payment follows closely behind VSE's previous dividend payout, which was also set at $0.1 per share, distributed on May 17, 2023. It is important to note that the consistency in VSE's dividend policy could indicate a strong and steady cash flow position, often a positive sign for current and potential investors.

However, a deeper look into earnings is essential to truly understand the financial health of a company and its ability to maintain or increase dividend payments. The earning results must indicate a sustainable financial strategy that not only covers these payouts but also allows room for potential growth and reinvestment.

When considering the implications of this dividend announcement on the share price, it's crucial to acknowledge that markets often react to such news. The ex-dividend date, in particular, may be accompanied by a reduction in the stock price equivalent to the dividend per share announced, all else being equal. Yet, this is a short-term reaction and doesn't typically affect the long-term value or profitability of a company.

For income-focused investors, the announcement of the dividend payout is generally good news, as it translates into direct returns on their investments. Meanwhile, growth investors might also see the steady dividend payments as a sign of financial stability and robustness, which could indicate a safer bet for capital appreciation in the future.

In summary, VSE Corporation's dividend announcement continues to solidify its reputation as a stable investment. Yet, as always, potential investors should carefully examine not just dividend dates and amounts but also broader financial results and trends to make informed decisions.

Related Ticker: VSEC

VSEC's MACD Histogram just turned positive

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for VSEC turned positive on October 04, 2024. Looking at past instances where VSEC's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 42 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 07, 2024. You may want to consider a long position or call options on VSEC as a result. In of 89 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

VSEC moved above its 50-day moving average on October 08, 2024 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

The 10-day moving average for VSEC crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 14, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 14 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 VSEC advanced for three days, in of 320 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 274 cases where VSEC 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 RSI Indicator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 14 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

VSEC broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 16, 2024. 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 68, 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. VSEC’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 (1.950) is normal, around the industry mean (7.141). P/E Ratio (37.945) is within average values for comparable stocks, (44.496). VSEC's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.790). VSEC has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.005) as compared to the industry average of (0.015). P/S Ratio (1.359) is also within normal values, averaging (4.176).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable 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 Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued 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.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are GE Aerospace (null:GE), Lockheed Martin Corp (null:LMT), Boeing Company (null:BA), Northrop Grumman Corp (null:NOC), Spirit Aerosystems Holdings (null:SPR), Virgin Galactic Holdings (null:SPCE).

Industry description

Aerospace & Defense is one of largest industries in the U.S., mainly comprising the following areas: commercial airliners, military aircraft, missiles, space, and general aviation. Focused heavily on research & development, it is also one of the fastest growing industries. Military aircraft has the largest market share in the industry’s sales, followed by space systems, civil aircraft, and missiles. Aerospace exports, directly and indirectly, support more jobs than the export of any other commodity, according to a study by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation and General Electric Company are some of the most prominent players in this space.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Aerospace & Defense Industry is 14.27B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 1.66K to 201.01B. GE holds the highest valuation in this group at 201.01B. The lowest valued company is ASDN at 1.66K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Aerospace & Defense Industry was 1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 10%, and the average quarterly price growth was 8%. HWKE experienced the highest price growth at 54%, while LILM experienced the biggest fall at -72%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Aerospace & Defense Industry was 40%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 37% and the average quarterly volume growth was 148%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 49
P/E Growth Rating: 67
Price Growth Rating: 51
SMR Rating: 77
Profit Risk Rating: 68
Seasonality Score: 25 (-100 ... +100)
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