USEG - NASDAQ
U.S. Energy Corp.
$1.12
-22%U.S. Energy Corp., an independent energy company, focuses on the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties in the continental United States. It holds interests in various oil and gas properties in the Williston Basin in North Dakota; the Permian Basin in New Mexico; and Texas. As of December 31, 2021, the company had an estimated proved reserves of 1,344,626 barrel of oil equivalent; oil and natural gas leases covered 89,846 gross acres and 5,757 net acres; and 146 gross producing wells. U.S. Energy Corp. was incorporated in 1966 and is based in Houston, Texas.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotU.S. Energy Corp. Dividend History
USEG Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
6
Latest Dividend
$0.0220
Annual Amount
$0.0900
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | $0.0220 | $0.0220 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 31, 2023 | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | $0.0230 | $0.0220 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 27, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 | Nov 22, 2022 | $0.0230 | $0.0220 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 18, 2022 | Aug 8, 2022 | Aug 22, 2022 | $0.0230 | $0.0220 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 28, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | May 2, 2022 | $0.0230 | $0.0220 | Quarterly | -99.63% |
Jul 2, 2007 | Jul 6, 2007 | Jul 16, 2007 | $0.1000 | $6.0000 | Quarterly | - |
U.S. Energy Corp. Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Negative free cash flow while paying dividends is a major red flag. Company burning cash and cannot sustain dividend without external financing.
Dividend Growth
Strong dividend growth demonstrates management confidence and business strength. Excellent signal for long-term dividend investors.
Sustainability
Sustainable dividend with adequate coverage. Some areas for improvement but overall appears safe for dividend investors.
Key Insight
Growth with sustainability: Strong dividend increases coupled with conservative payout ratios suggest robust business momentum and shareholder-friendly management committed to value creation.
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