Many investors overlook the importance of steady income. No matter your investment profile, dividends provide stable growth with consistent payments that accrue and compound over time. If you plan to retire wealthy, you need stocks that will pay you to own them. Our investment analysts uncover the companies with high yields, stocks increasing payouts and Dividend Aristocrats that have raised dividends steadily for 25+ years, plus much more.
Dividend Stocks
Protecting the Dividend at Any Cost Is a Real Risk to Exxon Mobil Stock
Exxon Mobil’s obsession to maintain its dividend by racking up debt is a risky proposition in these uncertain times
3M Stock Drives Its Value by Prioritizing Its Dependable Dividend
MMM stock will rise much higher as its dividend is a priority. Since the dividend is a priority MMM stock is worth over 44% more based on its historical dividend yield.
Energy Transfer’s Huge Yield Isn’t Worth the Risk
Energy Transfer can maintain its unusually high dividend for the time being. But beware of holding onto ET stock too long.
Visa’s Strong Cash Flow Powers its Continuing Repurchases and Dividends
Visa's strong cash flow powers its ongoing repurchases and dividends. Expect V stock to benefit with higher dividends and earnings per share as a result of its buybacks.
Buy Ford Stock Before It Restores the Dividend
Ford may have suspended its dividend, but investors are in for a treat when it comes back. If you buy F stock now, you could see 50% gains.
A Dividend Cut Could Be an Absolute Disaster for BP Stock
BP is likely to cut its dividend which it can't afford. BP stock will likely fall if the company cuts its dividend by 50% or more.
Chevron Stock: Don’t Expect Any More Quick Gains
Chevron stock staged an impressive rally from its March lows, but it could be the end of its major gains. CVX remains a solid dividend play.
It’s Time to Buy AbbVie Stock Now After Its Allergan Purchase
AbbVie stock needed its merger with AGN stock to diversify. Now that it has, the stock has more potential upside thanks to Allergan.
Can Investors Trust Energy Transfer to Keep Paying Its Massive Dividend?
Energy Transfer missed on earnings and revenue estimates. However, ET stock appears to have a safe dividend for now.
Halliburton’s 6.7% Dividend Yield Is an Excellent Bargain
The Halliburton stock 6.7% dividend yield is a great bargain. Management has taken cost-cutting actions to secure the dividend with existing FCF
Exxon’s Safe Dividend Yield Makes XOM Stock Very Attractive
Exxon Mobil stock is worth more than its current stock price. Its dividend is stable and the dividend yield should continue to fall.
