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Variable Dividends Are a Growing Trend in Resources and Energy. Here's Who Doing It—and Why. [MarketWatch]

Devon Energy Corporation (DVN) 
Last devon energy corporation earnings: 2/18 04:05 pm Check Earnings Report
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But that cash-generation power may fluctuate, so many companies in the energy and resources sectors have been turning to variable dividend payments. Here's how it works: Companies pay a relatively low base dividend that they believe they can maintain throughout an economic cycle, plus a variable dividend based on their earnings that often involves a formula. This differs from special dividends, which are one-off events sometimes related to the sale of a business. Variable dividends are playing well with investors. They have put a premium valuation on Devon Energy (ticker: DVN) and Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), both early adopters of the variable strategy that now boast yields of around 7% between their base and variable dividends. ConocoPhillips (COP) is another practitioner, although its combined yield is lower, at 3%. Diamondback Energy (FANG), a large exploration and production company, plans to roll out the structure in 2022. Energy variable dividends should be headed h Show less Read more
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