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To: Bocor who wrote (8002)3/2/2011 8:36:22 AM
From: chowder  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 34328
 
Does this sound right? >>> Like most telecoms, CenturyLink generates enormous amounts of cash flow, and dividend payout from cash flow is conservative at 36%. <<<

I thought the cash flow payout ratio was a little higher than that. I thought I read in the 61% range.

If it's 36%, I'm delighted. If 61%, still comfortable. Those who focus on the payout ratio based on earnings missed the boat.