Dividends can provide you with stable income through all market environments. Today, the broad market S&P 500 index has a tiny dividend yield of 1.2%, which is significantly less than what you can earn through buying United States Treasury bonds.
BTI's rally has occurred relatively fast and furious, underscoring the bullish market sentiments surrounding its new category reversal after the prior expensive write-downs. Much of the tailwinds are attributed to Vuse's market leadership and Velo's growing volume/market share in the US, implying its robust vaping/oral approaches. This is aided by the new category's positive gross margins, with...
I present my top 10 high-yield dividend stocks for July 2025, screened for strong yields, large market caps, and attractive valuations. The list includes Chevron, Pfizer, PepsiCo, Ares Capital, BB Seguridade, LVMH, Altria, Verizon, TotalEnergies, and Merck, each offering income and growth potential. Blending high-yield and dividend growth stocks can boost annual income and reduce portfolio vola...
With recent market highs and no shortage of thrills, some investors might be ready to turn the excitement down a notch or two. Tobacco companies often pay high dividend yields backed by decades of proven reliability supported by durable revenues. Six tobacco companies were evaluated using a relative quality matrix with factors including yield, payout ratio, value, profitability, growth, and lev...
This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields 4.3%, w...
British American Tobacco offers strong capital returns, driven by robust free cash flow and a low earnings-based valuation, making it a compelling value investment. Momentum in alternative products like Velo is offsetting declines in traditional tobacco, supporting future growth in a challenging market. Aggressive marketing and ambitious medium-term goals in smoke-free products position BTI for...
BTI's Glo Hilo heated tobacco device rollout has disappointed, with lackluster performance and unclear management communication raising concerns about its competitive potential. Nicotine pouches, especially Velo Plus in the US, are showing explosive growth and high margins, positioning British American Tobacco for strong future profitability in this segment. Despite challenges in new products, ...
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