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Essential Energy Services Ltd. (ESN.CA) Shares Cross 5% Yield Mark

By Canada Stock Channel Staff, Thursday, June 21, 3:12 PM ET
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In trading on Thursday, shares of Essential Energy Services Ltd. (TSE:ESN.CA) were yielding above the 5% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.10), with the stock changing hands as low as $1.94 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return.

In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Essential Energy Services Ltd., looking at the history chart for ESN.CA below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 5% annual yield.

ESN.CA Dividend History
Date Div*
03/28/12 0.025
09/28/09 0.010
06/26/09 0.010
03/27/09 0.003
02/25/09 0.015
01/28/09 0.015
12/29/08 0.015
11/26/08 0.015
10/29/08 0.015
09/26/08 0.015
08/27/08 0.015
07/29/08 0.015
* Data may be adjusted for splits; we are not responsible for data errors; always verify data with the company.

The chart below shows the one year performance of ESN.CA shares, versus its 200 day moving average:

Essential Energy Services Ltd. 200 Day Moving Average Chart

Looking at the chart above, ESN.CA's low point in its 52 week range is $1.17 per share, with $2.92 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $1.95.


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