Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) has announced its first dividend on Series A cumulative perpetual preferred stock, setting a payment of $625 per preferred share, or $0.625 per depositary share, to be distributed on January 30 2026 to holders of record as of January 15 2026.
The Series A preferred shares were issued in a public offering in December 2020, raising roughly $30 million. Each depositary share represents a 1/1000th fractional interest in a preferred share, carries a liquidation preference of $25.00 per depositary share, and is subject to a 10% annual distribution rate. The dividend represents the first time the company has paid a preferred‑stock dividend, marking a new return stream for preferred shareholders.
Alta Equipment Group operates one of the largest integrated equipment dealership platforms in North America, selling, renting, and servicing material handling, construction, and environmental processing equipment. In recent quarters the company has faced revenue declines—Q3 2025 revenue fell 5.8% year‑over‑year—and a net loss of $41.6 million, prompting management to focus on cost‑saving initiatives and the divestiture of non‑core assets. The decision to pay a preferred dividend signals that the company believes its cash‑flow position is strong enough to support the payout while still funding ongoing operations and strategic investments.
The dividend announcement is significant for preferred shareholders, but it also has implications for common shareholders. The company’s common stock dividend remains modest at $0.057 per share, and the preferred payout could affect earnings per share calculations and potentially lead to dilution if the company issues additional common equity to fund future growth. Investors should weigh the dividend against the company’s recent financial performance and its outlook for equipment sales, which management expects to rebound in late 2025 and 2026.
Overall, the preferred‑stock dividend reflects Alta Equipment Group’s confidence in its cash‑flow generation and its commitment to returning value to investors. However, the company’s recent revenue and profitability challenges underscore the importance of monitoring its cost‑control progress and the sustainability of the dividend in the context of its broader financial strategy.
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