Utility stocks were once called "widows and orphans" stocks because they were considered so safe and boring. That image isn't far from the view today, noting that utilities are generally looked at as reliable dividend stocks.
Most Dividend Kings are overpriced, but six currently offer fair value, with annual dividends from $1,000 invested exceeding their share prices. Top-yielding Dividend Kings like Altria, Northwest Natural, and United Bankshares meet my 'dogcatcher ideal' for income-focused investors. Analyst forecasts suggest select Dividend Kings could deliver 13-28% total returns by July 2026, with lower volat...
RAPID CITY, S.D., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) will announce its 2025 second-quarter earnings after the market closes Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and will host a live conference call and webcast at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday, July 31, 2025, to discuss the company's financial results.
Dividend-paying stocks tend to be lower-risk investments compared to non-payers. They typically produce more than enough cash to fund their growth, leaving them with excess to return to shareholders via dividends.
RAPID CITY, S.D., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced the release of its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, showcasing the company's continued commitment to a resilient energy future through safe, reliable and cost-effective energy solutions.
Dividend Kings have underperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, but 26 are outperforming SPY in 2025, with 32 posting positive returns. Dividend growth remains healthy, with four recent increases and a collective 2025 growth rate of 5.19%, despite some downward earnings revisions. Seventeen Dividend Kings appear undervalued and offer long-term annualized expected returns of at least 10%, based on ...
Buying Dividend Aristocrats at bargain prices can be a winning investment strategy. I highlight two such names that are undervalued compared to historical norms while paying strong and well-covered dividends. Both carry moat-worthy attributes and provide economically essential products and services that make them recession resilient.
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