You've Been Warned: A Cut Is Coming for This 18% Yielder

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Then, in September 2021, Orchid earned itself another "F" rating in an [analysis]( by my colleague Kristin Orman, our Research Director here at The Oxford Club. Sure enough, the company lowered its dividend four more times over the next three years. The stock currently pays a $0.12 monthly dividend, which equates to a yield of 18%. Can Orchid shake off the stink of its previous "F" ratings, or is another cut coming? SPONSORED [Nvidia's Secret Partner... This Is The New AI Chip Powerhouse]( [Chatbot conversation]( I bet you've never heard of it... but this newly public company is set to become key to Nvidia's seat on the AI throne. And for now... you can get in while it's still cheap. [Details Here!]( Orchid Island Capital is a Vero Beach, Florida-based mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) with a portfolio worth nearly $4 billion. To determine its ability to pay its dividend, we'll look at net interest income, or NII - the difference between how much the company earns from lending cash and the cost of borrowing the funds. Not only has Orchid Island's net interest income taken a nose dive... it turned negative last year. Though the company's fundamentals are improving, net interest income is expected to be negative again this year. [Orchid Island Capital is in Deep Trouble]( [View larger image]( That's a big problem right off the bat. The company did not generate cash last year and is forecast to lose money again in 2024. If that were the only strike against its dividend safety, I'd still be very concerned. It's hard to pay the bills - and especially hard to reward shareholders - when you have no money coming in the door. Then, of course, there's also Orchid Island's history of dividend cuts: 10 cuts in 10 years. If you knew nothing about the company other than its dividend-paying track record, you'd likely assume cut #11 is coming within the next year. Add on the fact that the company is hemorrhaging cash, and it is a near-certainty that it will slash its 18% yield. Of all the "F"-rated stocks I've analyzed in this column over the years, I don't believe I've ever seen such a sure thing. This dividend will be lower a year from now - probably much sooner. Dividend Safety Rating: F [Dividend Grade Guide]( What stock's dividend safety would you like me to analyze next? Leave the ticker in the comments section. You can also take a look to see whether we've written about your favorite stock recently. Just click on the word "Search" at the top right part of the [Wealthy Retirement homepage]( type in the company name and hit "Enter." Also, keep in mind that Safety Net can analyze only individual stocks, not exchange-traded funds, mutual funds or closed-end funds. 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