Petrobras: Dividend Investors Beware (Archive)

Beware Petrobras: dividends can’t offset likely capital losses and value destruction.

Petrobras: Dividend Investors Beware (Archive)

This 5-Minute Pitch was originally published on Seeking Alpha before the launch of the Hunting Alphas website. It is shared here to showcase my previous work and track record. New 5-Minute Pitches published on this site will not be disseminated anywhere else.

Elevator Pitch

  • I double down on my bearish view on Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. as a couple of unfavorable developments have occurred.
  • Falling oil prices are a powerful blow to Petrobras' only trump card.
  • A new $3.2 billion liability will hit cash flows and impair dividends.
  • I see at least 13% downside in Petrobras stock, if not more.
  • I know Petrobras is a favorite of dividend investors; but I urge caution as total shareholder return is what matters; capital losses can erode your dividend yields.

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