Additionally, a high payout ratio means that a company is retaining little money to invest for future growth. This can lead management teams to aggressively leverage their balance sheet, fueling growth with debt. High debt and a high payout ratio is perhaps the most dangerous combination around...
Prospect reduced its payout to 54 cents per share annually, sending the stock reeling. Net investment income was 21 cents per share in Q1, and revenue was $196 million. That was down 17% year-over-year. The company is in the midst of rotating its strategy to emphasize first lien senior...
Additionally, a high payout ratio means that a company is retaining little money to invest for future growth. This can lead management teams to aggressively leverage their balance sheet, fueling growth with debt. High debt and a high payout ratio is perhaps the most dangerous combination around...