Dividend Aristocrats, tracked by NOBL, outperformed SPY in August but lagged year-to-date, with notable dispersion among individual stock returns. Dividend growth remains robust, with 55 of 69 Aristocrats already raising payouts in 2025 at an average rate of 5.19%, nearing last year's pace. 22 Dividend Aristocrats appear both undervalued and offer a projected long-term annualized return of at l...
S&P companies that have raised their dividends for shareholders for over 25 years are the kind of investments that passive income investors need to own.
Sixteen of the thirty-eight highest-yield, 'safer' S&P 500 dividend stocks are highlighted as ready to buy, with adequate free cash flow supporting payouts. Analyst forecasts suggest top ten S&P 500 dividend 'dogs' could deliver 20.45% to 38.5% net gains by September 2026, with an average gain of 27.35%. Stocks like Amcor, Healthpeak, Conagra, Pfizer, and Verizon offer the best combination of h...
HARTFORD, Conn. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) today approved a quarterly dividend of $0.7525 per share, payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 22, 2025. Eversource (NYSE: ES), celebrated as a national leader for its corporate citizenship, is recognized as the #1 U.S. utility on TIME's Li...
Dividend Aristocrats have shown mixed 2025 performance, with some delivering double-digit gains and others lagging, but overall stability remains a hallmark. Dividend growth is robust, with 53 of 69 Aristocrats raising payouts in 2025 and an average growth rate of 5.14%, signaling continued income reliability. My 'Promising Aristocrats' list, focused on undervaluation and projected total return...
I analyze Barron's top 100 sustainable companies, focusing on dividend payers and using the dogcatcher yield-based strategy to identify value opportunities. Seven out of 83 dividend-paying sustainable stocks currently meet the ideal of annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their share price, signaling potential buys. Analyst targets project 20.21% to 45.71% net gains for the top ten ...
Many high-yield S&P 500 stocks are risky, but 19 'safer' dividend dogs have strong free cash flow to support payouts and are worth considering. Analyst forecasts suggest the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs could deliver 23% to 40% net gains by August 2026, with moderate risk. A market correction or dividend increases could make all top ten 'safer' dividend dogs attractively priced, maximizing yie...
Eversource Energy remains a compelling buy, offering a 4.6% yield and trading at a discounted forward PE of 13.95. Recent divestitures and infrastructure investments, including the Cambridge Underground Substation, position ES for steady 5-7% annual EPS growth. Regulatory wins and a strong BBB+ credit rating support dividend safety and continued growth, with a 25-year track record of increases.
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