Japan Tobacco: Enjoy The Income While Waiting For Growth

2025-03-16 12:05:12 ET

Summary

• Japan Tobacco offers a high 5% dividend yield, ideal for income-focused investors, despite inconsistent annual dividend growth.
• The stock has appreciated by 7% annually over five years, with total returns of 12% including dividends.
• Though no growth is expected this year, future dividend growth is expected as the company aims for high single-digit earnings growth.
• JAPAY is a buy for steady income, with potential for dividend growth in the coming years.

Japan Tobacco (JAPAY) (JAPAF) is probably not the most well-known name among dividend investors, not even for tobacco-focused investors. Perhaps for that very reason, it's pertinent to have an extra look at it....

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