Dividend Kings underperformed SPY in 2025, up 4.47% vs. SPY's 17.7%, but select Kings outperformed the index. Twenty-two Dividend Kings are identified as both potentially undervalued and offering long-term expected annualized returns of at least 10%. Dividend growth for the Kings remains subdued at 5.81% for 2025, trailing the 2024 rate of 6.32%.
Chevron (CVX) is expected to extend its dividend growth streak to 39 years, but with a muted 3–4% increase amid lower oil prices. CVX's earnings remain under pressure from declining oil prices despite cost-saving initiatives and the Hess acquisition, leading to subdued dividend growth. Dividend increases in January will generally be modest, with select companies like Fastenal, S&P Global, and C...
ABM Industries remains a buy, with strong organic and acquisition-driven growth despite recent share underperformance. ABM's Technical Solutions and Aviation segments delivered standout revenue and operating income growth, offsetting mixed results elsewhere. Management is prioritizing customer retention and expansion, executing strategic acquisitions, and launching a $35 million cost-cutting pr...
The industrial services specialist was hit by two negative analyst moves. This closely followed the release of its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 results.
Strategic acquisition will strengthen ABM's position in fast-growing semiconductor and technology manufacturing markets Strategic acquisition will strengthen ABM's position in fast-growing semiconductor and technology manufacturing markets
ABM Industries (ABM) is rated a buy due to discounted valuation, robust backlog, and accelerating growth prospects across key segments. Technical Solutions and M&D segments are poised for strong growth, driven by electrification, data center build-outs, and semiconductor demand. Margins are set to recover in FY26, supported by a $35M restructuring plan, contract price escalations, and AI-driven...
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