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On Tuesday, Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James reaffirmed its positive stance on Diversified Royalty Corp (DIV:CN) (OTC: BEVFF), maintaining an Outperform rating and a price target of Cdn$3.40. The research firm highlighted the company’s stable business model, high cash conversion, and consistent dividend payouts.
The analyst at Raymond James noted that Diversified Royalty’s historical performance provides evidence of a model that meets its objectives. The company’s post-royalty transactions have seen an increase in royalty payments from partners, which has translated into dividends for investors. Although dividend growth has been modest, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3% since 2015, the firm believes that wider adoption of the model could support a more elevated model and be increasingly accretive to shareholders.
Diversified Royalty has been actively targeting Canadian multi-franchise and multi-location businesses for its royalty structure. The company is now setting its sights on expansion in the United States. Achieving a significant presence in the U.S. market is expected to require a blend of time, marketing, and the ability to demonstrate the effectiveness of the model to potential partners.
The analyst also mentioned that with the anticipated growth and increased liquidity, the management of Diversified Royalty views the business model as potentially resembling a quasi-perpetual bond that offers a hedge against inflation. This is due to the annual growth inflators and same-store sales growth (SSSG) tracking that are inherent in the company’s structure.
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