Retirement saving doesn't end when you retire. People are living longer than ever, so it's important to stretch that nest egg to cover those extra years. High-quality stocks can help you do exactly that, but it's not always easy to pick out the best tickers for the job. These stocks are ready to pay generous and growing dividends for the long haul...
So, we asked a panel of your fellow investors at The Motley Fool to share some of their top ideas on this tricky topic. Read on to see why they would put Enbridge (NYSE:ENB), American Tower (NYSE:AMT), and NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) in a fully mature retirement portfolio.
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A 9% Yield, 11 Straight Hikes, Record Revenues And Cash Flow jnj $133.3 -0.10 -0.0% ko $46.19 0.39 0.8% mcd $157.6 0.36 0.2% pg $92.20 0.55 0.6% xom $78.04 -0.19 -0.2% Expand Portfolio A 9% Yield, 11 Straight Hikes, Record Revenues And Cash Flow
Want distribution growth and earnings growth? Distribution yield of 9%, with very strong 1.35x coverage. Management has raised the distribution for 11 straight quarters. Just reported Q2 earnings: Revenues and cash flow grew over 50%, net income grew more than 43%, EBITDA grew 36%.
Take a look at midstream firm PBF Logistics LP (PBFX). Its management has been acquiring and integrating its assets over the past several quarters, which has led to some eye-popping growth numbers. Revenue grew 53%, net income was up 43%, EBITDA grew 37%, DCF rose 52%, and net income/Ltd. Partner Unit was up 20% in Q2. Even with common unit growth of 48%, it has still grown distributions/unit by 10.3% in the past four quarters, with total distribution coverage at a strong 1.37x.
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According to industry group REIT.com, however, commercial construction is in line with levels 20 years ago, yet the economy is more than 60% larger than it was back then. That isn’t an encouraging sign. What’s more, Washington’s inability to set any economic trajectory means there’s as much risk as reward right now in REITs. You can’t blindly buy. Following are seven high-yield REITs that will break your portfolio if you are blinded simply by a juicy yield...
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE:CBL) manages town centers with a focus on retail space. Pennsylvania R.E.I.T. (NYSE:PEI), as its name suggests, has a pretty geographically focused portfolio of shopping malls, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. Rait Financial Trust (NYSE:RAS) is a different kind of REIT than you usually think about when you shop for REITs. Global Net Lease Inc (NYSE:GNL) owns, manages and operates commercial buildings in the U.S. and Europe. Most of its operations are single-company buildings. New York REIT Inc (NYSE:NYRT) was an office-focused REIT built to take advantage of the distressed properties (office and retail) in New York City. Kimco Realty Corp (NYSE:KIM) is one of the largest open air shopping mall owners in the U.S. DDR Corp (NYSE:DDR) is another open air shopping center REIT that, along with the typical troubles of brick and mortar retail.
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Many investors have jumped on the renewable energy bandwagon. With mandatory renewable energy targets being adopted around the world, the industry is expected to enjoy strong growth for the next few decades. The thing is, though, not all renewable energy companies are safe bets. Is there a way for conservative income investors to capitalize on this booming industry? The answer is yes...
Today’s top dividend stock is NRG Yield, Inc. (NYSE:NYLD), a yieldco created by NRG Energy Inc (NYSE:NRG) to own, operate, and acquire power generation and thermal infrastructure assets. Right now, NRG Yield owns and operates 2,934 net megawatts of renewable energy assets, 1,945 net megawatts of conventional generation assets, and thermal infrastructure assets with a 1,442 megawatt capacity. These assets are diversified across 60 states. Note that renewable energy assets—solar and wind farms—are responsible for generating more than two-thirds of the company’s cash available for distribution (CAFD).
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When you think of technology stocks, a high-yield dividend is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Many tech stocks are firmly in the "growth-stock" camp, and dividends are either non-existent or token, at best. These top tech stocks are also top dividend stocks...
But there are plenty of tech stocks that also pay generous dividends. Three of our Motley Fool investors have identified International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM), Iron Mountain (NYSE:IRM), and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) as high-yield tech stocks that dividend investors should consider.
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Management has increased quarterly distributions 51 straight quarters. Current Yield is 7.16%. Distribution/unit has increased 7.68% over the past four quarters, in line with management's increased 8% growth target. Unlike some other management teams we've covered in the energy field, management appears to take a steadier approach. When asked about any other possible Permian expansion plans on the Q2 earnings call, they replied, "it's very competitive in the Permian. There's a lot of money chasing deals in the Permian. So we're not going to get carried away emotionally and do something in the Permian unless it makes sense. But we have a strong asset base to which to leverage and we'll take advantage of that where it makes sense."
When we last wrote an article about Holly Energy Partners LP (HEP) in May, it had just reported a rather rough Q1 '17 and had been dinged by the market down to $33.75. Currently at $35.34, it's up 4.7% since then, and has gained 8.57% in the past month, although it still trails the market over the past year and in 2017 so far. Last week, HEP's management declared a cash distribution of $0.6325 per unit for Q2 2017, an 8.1% increase compared to the $0.585/unit distribution declared for Q2 2016. Back in 2004, HEP started its distribution history with a $.2175 payout, and has never looked back, achieving a four-year distribution growth rate of 7.04%. It's also interesting that management is now, in the words of Chef Emeril, "taking it up a notch," and is targeting 8% distribution growth.
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Plenty of stocks yield more than the market average of 2% for large companies. But if you’re investing for income, you’ll want dividends that are both reliable and secure. And that’s not always easy to find. These seven stocks aren’t likely to cause any such pain for investors. These businesses boast sales and profits ample enough to comfortably cover their dividends...
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) owns a diverse collection of infrastructure assets around the world. Digital Realty Trust (DLR) s benefiting from some powerful technology trends. Exxon Mobil pumps out the equivalent of more than 4 billion barrels of oil and gas a year. Magellan Midstream Partners (MMP) perates one of the country’s longest pipelines for fuels. Novartis (NVS) is plugging the revenue gap with other medicines, including its heart drug Entresto and immunology drug Cosentyx. Pfizer (PFE) ranks as one the world’s top drug makers. Verizon (VZ) rakes in cash from subscribers who pay monthly fees for its phone, internet and TV service.
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Dividend growth stocks are public companies that have shown a track record of successive year-over-year increases in their dividend payments to shareholders. They represent an attractive way for income investors to augment and further diversify their portfolios away from a strict high yield focus. One of the easiest ways to own this group is through a low-cost and liquid exchange-traded fund...
Yet, as the ETF world continually broadens and innovates, there have been interesting advancements in this segment than some investors may not have taken notice of yet. Below are three funds that continue to push the bar in terms of their portfolio exposure, cost, and overall value proposition for investors: Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI), First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY) and Reality Shares DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF (LEAD).
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Within the real estate segment of the market are many different sub-categories that investments could be made into. Examples include property management, debt- or equity-based deals, and construction companies. Normally, a company will focus on one area of the market, but with this company, the business is more spread out, which adds to the appeal as an investment.
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:STWD) is today’s topic, a real estate investment trust engaged in real estate financing. The company offers a an annual dividend yield of 8.72%–4.5 times higher than the average dividend from today’s markets. This high income is possible due to Starwood being such a solid business.
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Are you looking for companies that can sustain and grow their dividend? In making that determination, a company's Statement of Earnings is one of the last places you should look. Cash is king for the dividend growth investor and the Statement of Cash Flows is where astute investors begin when they want to understand the viability of a company.
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Income investors always face a dilemma when looking for the perfect dividend stock: They want the most possible income with the least possible risk. Usually this means hovering in the middle or caving in to the safety of a smaller yield. However, the most daring investors stare risk square in the eye and go after high-yielding dividend stocks. It's a no-risk, no-reward philosophy when it comes to these high-yield dividend stocks...
There's no question that weeding out the potential bad apples among high-yield stocks (those typically yielding over 4%) is tedious, but the income rewards can be well worth it. We asked three of our Foolish investors to name a high-yield dividend stock that the most daring of income investors should consider. They chose mortgage real estate investment trust Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY), retail giant Target (NYSE:TGT), and domestic automaker General Motors (NYSE:GM).
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How can companies that already pay out a good chunk of their money to shareholders manage to increase their dividends? Four words: positive interest rate sensitivity. I just doubled down on shares of this company for my income portfolio. Three reasons stood out why I bought into the mortgage REIT. I discuss those in the article. An investment in it yields 8.07 percent.
I have doubled down on Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BMXT) this week because I see the REIT as a promising income vehicle that has capital upside on the back of its floating-rate loan portfolio. The real estate finance company has invested heavily in variable-rate assets, which will serve the REIT well as long as the Federal Reserve keeps lifting interest rates. I think Blackstone Mortgage Trust will not only be able to maintain its current dividend rate, but actually grow it in lockstep with rising short term interest rates.
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Dividend stocks from financially healthy companies can also be a smart way to hedge your risk against more volatile stocks. I used the powerful TipRanks stock screener to find the best dividend stocks with high yields (above 2.5%) that have a “Strong Buy” analyst consensus rating. The rating is based on the proportion of buy ratings the stock has received over the last three months. I looked across all sectors and at mega, large- and medium-cap companies. Now let’s delve into the three top dividend stocks that provide the most compelling investment opportunities...
Biotech giant Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) pays a stunning quarterly dividend of $0.52 — adding up to an impressive $2.08 per year. Thriving U.S. semiconductor manufacturer Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:CY) has a 3% dividend yield, easily beating the 2% consumer goods sector average. The third pick is major wireless infrastructure provider Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT) (NYSE:CCI). CCI brings in a very high dividend yield of 3.7% versus the sector average of just 2.1%. This means that CCI pays out a quarterly dividend of $0.95 with an impressive dividend growth of three years.
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I hate to sell a dividend growth stock. When I buy a stock, my intention is to hold it forever and enjoy its ever-growing dividend income. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work that way. Sometimes things change and the stock no longer fits my criteria for inclusion in my income portfolio.
It could be a company that cuts its dividend or in some cases freezes its dividend (fails to raise its dividend at the appointed time). Let's take a look at a two-step process designed to help us determine if we should sell a stock after a dividend freeze.
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When investing in any security, there are three important aspects of a company to consider before deploying any capital: its past, present, and future. This knowledge helps make more informed decisions, which should be reflected in your bottom line. All three will be applied to today’s stock, which features a high dividend and a current yield of 7.44%.
The company in question is Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW). Medical Properties is a real estate company involved with healthcare-related properties and investments such as hospitals, medical office buildings, and surgery centers. The benefit of this investment is that you would own real estate assets without the need to serve as a landlord. However, before even looking into this or any other company, make sure you understand its business model and general operations. To test if you really understand the company, explain it to a non-investor. If they understand, then the company is worth further research; if not, it’s too complicated to be worth your time.
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If you're looking for a good dividend stock for the long term, it's important to look beyond current dividend yields to the company's prospects for growth and the strength of its free cash flow. A robust free cash flow makes it more likely that the company will increase its dividend payout in the future.
These stocks have the potential for stock-price appreciation plus continued dividend increases. Two companies that have strong free cash flows (FCF), and room for continued solid stock-price appreciation and dividend increases are Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS).
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This company has had a super-strong Q2-17. Its significantly improved dividend coverage stats imply a dividend hike for the third quarter. Shares cost income investors 1.18x BV. An investment in it yields 11.76 percent. Investment opportunities like this don’t exist for very long…especially if the company in question reports super-strong quarterly earnings that could be a catalyst for a higher dividend.
New Residential Investment Corp. (NRZ) reported top-notch second quarter results yesterday. On the back of the earnings release, New Residential Investment’s shares jumped 6% percent. I continue to think that New Residential Investment is one of the most promising high-yield income vehicles on The Street. Excellent dividend coverage tilts the odds in favor of a third dividend hike this year.
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According to Bankrate, the average interest rate on a checking account these days -- for those that pay interest -- is less than 0.5%. A 10-year U.S. Treasury bond will pay out 2.3%, while the average stock on the S&P 500 is paying even less than that -- not even 2.1%. How is a Fool supposed to retire on such meager yields?
The good news is that you don't have to. While the average stock may pay only 2.1%, many dividend stocks are much more suitable for financing a comfortable retirement. To help you find them, we've asked three of our investors to offer up their favorite dividend stock ideas for retirement. They picked AT&T (NYSE:T), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), and Kohl's (NYSE:KSS).
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Value-oriented investors have faced slim pickings in the U.S. stock market for some time. After more than eight years of gains, few truly cheap stocks remain, at least as measured by price-earnings ratios and other classic yardsticks. That’s true for many other investors, too, including those who seek attractive dividend yields. So we set out to find companies that meet the YARP test—that is, they deliver “yield at a reasonable price.”
Chubb (CB) may not be as well known as Berkshire’s Geico unit, but it has a sterling reputation on Wall Street. Sales are picking up at industrial powerhouse Cummins (CMI). As the nation’s largest home-improvement retailer, Home Depot (HD) has been a huge beneficiary of the recovery in housing since the financial crisis. Intel (INTC) raised its earnings estimate for the full year. As a company and a stock, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) spent much of the 10-year period that ended in 2012 in the doghouse. Lockheed Martin (LMT) stands to benefit over the long term from the breadth of its operations. When Satya Nadella became CEO in 2014, he promised to accelerate Microsoft’s (MSFT) transition from a PC-centered world to the era of mobile communications and the cloud. Sempra (SRE) is a play on long-term worldwide demand for cleaner fuels, particularly natural gas.
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Dividend growth reflects a sustainable business model, a long track of profitability, rising cash flows, good liquidity, a strong balance sheet and some value characteristics. All these superior fundamentals make dividend growth stocks quality and promising investments for the long term. Further, a history of strong dividend growth indicates that hike is likely in the future. Though these stocks have a long history of outperformance compared with the broader stock market or any other dividend paying stock, it does not necessarily mean that they have the highest yields. Here are 6 stocks that fit the bill...
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL): This Georgia-based company is America’s fastest growing international carrier that provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo in the United States and internationally. Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI): This Indiana-based company is one of the leading worldwide designers and manufacturers of diesel engines. Aetna Inc (NYSE:AET): Based in Connecticut, this is one of the nation’s largest health benefits companies and insurance and financial services organizations. H & R Block Inc (NYSE:HRB): This Missouri-based H&R Block is a diversified company involved in tax return preparation, electronic filing of income tax returns and other tax-related services. MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI): This Massachusetts-based company is a leading worldwide developer, manufacturer and supplier of instruments, components and subsystems used to measure, control and analyze gases in semiconductor manufacturing and similar industrial manufacturing processes. Torchmark Corporation (NYSE:TMK): This Texas-based financial services holding company specializes in life and supplemental health insurance for middle-income Americans.
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Few groups of investors are more interested in the dividends paid by companies than senior citizens. Depending on the income their investments produce, seniors seek out stocks that not only provide steady streams of income, but are also stable, sturdy businesses that can grow and support their payouts.
We asked three Motley Fool investors to identify a stock that would be perfect for a senior citizen's portfolio. They identified Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE:OHI), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), and Altria (NYSE:MO) as businesses senior investors could rely on to deliver now and in the future.
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T. Boone Pickens has made several fortunes in the oil patch. First, he did it as a small-time wildcatter during the 1950s and 1960s. Then he took on “Big Oil” as a shareholder activist in the 1970s and 1980s. More recently, he has become an evangelist for American “energy independence.” For this reason, I always pay attention to his thoughts on the business. And in recent quarters, Pickens has started placing huge bets on pipeline stocks. He has also quietly boosted his position in a new company...
Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) stands to make a fortune. Right now, infrastructure remains the biggest factor holding back the oil boom. The industry doesn’t have enough pipelines, storage terminals, or processing plants to handle all of the crude coming out of the ground. For the partnership, this spells opportunity. Earlier this year, management wrapped up work on the Comanche Trail Pipeline, Trans-Pecos Pipeline, and WAHA Header system. These routes will export natural gas to Mexico and provide a big boost to the bottom line. Executives expect to complete several more projects later this year.
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Now, I personally cannot predict the future, nor do I have access to insider information, but history is a great teacher when it comes to making more informed decisions. That’s why you want to look at companies that have increased their dividends by 100% or more in a year. The businesses’ balance sheets and cash flows are also quite important. There are many different types of dividend stocks, such as high-dividend stocks or stocks that pay out a certain percentage of earnings each quarter. Which type best suits you will depend on your investment goals. That said, I believe that dividend growth stocks are the ideal income stock for anyone, because the investment will grow, which every stockholder should desire...
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) had humble beginnings, starting out in a garage in California. But today, Apple is one of the largest companies in the world based on market cap. A few years ago, AAPL stock would have never made this list. That’s because, at the time, there was no dividend. In 2012, however, a dividend was initiated and, since then, its growth has been impressive. AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) is an insurance company that offers health and life insurance to individuals and businesses. The main focus of the business is the U.S., but the firm has operations in Japan as well. Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is a leading provider of enterprise and technology solutions, selling hardware products and services.
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When I stumble across an old article I had forget, it is like finding lost treasure. Needless to say, this has just happened as I was looking for and information and found some notes on an old article How to Play Dividend Stocks in Today's Market by Roger Conrad. Unfortunately, The site and the article no longer exist, but I still had my notes.
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This REIT makes a compelling value proposition. It has grown NOI and FFO per-share at a good clip, largely thanks to acquisitions. The REIT has good dividend coverage for a high-yielding REIT. The REIT’s shares go for less than 10x 2017e core FFO. An investment in it yields 8.7 percent.
Whitestone REIT (WSR) is a good deal for income investors. The real estate investment trust has grown NOI and FFO per-share at a good clip and has good dividend coverage stats. The real estate company is active in attractive high-growth, high-potential markets, and the REIT’s shares are attractively valued. Whitestone REIT pays shareholders a monthly dividend, and an investment in the REIT throws off an 8.7 percent dividend yield.
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High-yield dividend stocks sometimes exists because of a deterioration in the fundamentals of a company that puts downward pressure on the stock price, but sometimes such instances of overly negative pressure offer up an opportunity where the underlying business can be purchased at a lower price. More importantly for those seeking income, in addition to a lower price and thus higher margin of safety, these opportunities are accompanied by a hefty yield. And they can be found across industries. Below are dividend stocks from retail, healthcare and oil & gas.
Bricks-and-mortar retailer Macy’s Inc. (M) may just be the most contrarian pick in my portfolio, but after being beaten down this year -- Macy’s stock is down 33% YTD -- it is now a compelling opportunity for value investors. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) -- and the entire healthcare sector, in general -- was having a pretty good year through early June. BP (BP) provides a sizable yield and option value on an increase in oil prices. If the swings in commodity prices are too much to stomach, exposure via a well-run, strategic company like BP is a good choice.
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If you're at the point in your investing life where you're adjusting your portfolio from higher-risk growth mode toward a safer asset allocation -- one designed to support you dependably through your retirement -- you'll probably appreciate low-volatility stocks that supply reliable, steadily rising streams of income.
Income investors who are living off the money their portfolios generate don't just want consistency -- they want steady payout growth. We asked three Motley Fool investors to identify stocks that fit that bill, and they chose Lowe's (NYSE:LOW), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), and Altria (NYSE:MO).
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Most every investor has a benchmark they are trying to beat. For many investors, that benchmark is the S&P 500. It is easily followed and can be directly invested in via many different index funds such as SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) and Vanguard 500 Index Inv (VFINX).
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Investors have been in a love-hate relationship with bank stocks. On one hand, banks can be some of the most solid businesses. A well-run financial institution can generate steadily increasing returns for income investors. On the other hand, banks can also be risky. The failure of a large number of banks in the 2007-2008 financial crisis serve as the latest reminder.
Because of what happened in the last financial crisis, investors may have second thoughts about putting their money in bank stocks. And that skepticism has led to the lackluster share price performance of a huge financial institution, HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC). HSBC was first established as The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in 1865. Today, it is a multinational bank holding company with 4,000 offices in 70 countries and territories around the world. Headquartered in London, U.K., HSBC is one of the biggest banks in the world with $2.4 trillion in assets.
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This company is a top-shelf income vehicle with a record of consistent dividend growth. Correction in the REIT sector has made it much more affordable. Strong portfolio stats and dividend coverage tilt the odds in favor of ongoing dividend growth. The REIT just handed shareholders a 4.4 percent raise. Entry yield: 4.7 percent.
National Retail Properties, Inc. (NNN) is a high-quality REIT with a diversified real estate portfolio and, importantly, a much more attractive and affordable valuation after the correction in the REIT sector in the last several months. National Retail Properties offers income investors an opportunity to capture long term FFO and dividend growth, and the real estate investment trust has just recently handed shareholders another dividend raise.
Source: Seeking Alpha
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Not every company that pays a special dividend will be a viable investment candidate. To be honest, some are not worth your time. But there are plenty of attractive, financially sound businesses that have embraced this method of rewarding stockholders, including Dish Network Corp (NASDAQ:DISH), Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NYSE:WFM) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). That’s why I created the High-Yield Investing Special Dividend-Payers Index. Every month, I showcase companies that are rewarding investors with special dividends. I also watch the proprietary StreetAuthority Special Dividend-Payers Index, which monitors the share price performance of companies that habitually return a portion of their annual profits through bonus payments. This information is typically only available to my paid subscribers, but today I’ll share my latest pick with you...
This 7.1% Yielder Makes 14 Dividend Payments Per Year. Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE:MAIN) is the only company I know of that regularly makes 14 dividend payments a year — 12 regular monthly payments and a pair of special distributions in June and December. In May, the company approved ordinary dividends of $0.185 per share for June, July, and August, totaling $0.555 for the quarter. In addition, it paid the first semi-annual special dividend in the amount of $0.275 per share on June 15. At the current rate, the company will distribute a total of $2.77 per share this year for a robust yield of 7.1%. You’ll notice that sites like Yahoo quote a yield of 5.7%, but that figure only includes the regular dividends and doesn’t reflect the special payments.
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If you flip on the television for stock-market news, you're likely to be bombarded by newsworthy developments from exciting stocks. Companies in Silicon Valley, massive financial institutions, and even Detroit automakers dominate for good reason: They're extremely interesting! With all the noise surrounding the stock market, it's easy to forget about some of the best dividend stocks that don't make headlines. Here are two great examples...
But one great thing about the stock market is that boring companies can excel just as easily. And while Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE:IRM) and Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) won't catch your eye on TV, they're two great dividend stocks that you probably forgot all about.
Source: Motley Fool
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At first glance, it seems that a hefty initial investment is required to generate any significant income in today’s environment. The average annual dividend yield of all S&P 500 companies right now is 1.88%. So if an investor wants to earn an extra $10,000 of income a year from dividends, simple calculation shows that they would need an initial outlay of $531,915. As a result, some people have ditched the idea of income investing altogether and moved into the more profitable—but also significantly more risky—business of trading. But before you put your money in the hottest high-momentum tech stock, note that you don’t need to be an ultra-high-net-worth individual to earn a decent return from an income portfolio. In fact, the company I’m about to show you is now paying investors $10,000 a year on just $123,457 of initial investment. Better yet, the checks are mailed out to investors on a monthly basis.
The company in question is Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN), a business development company (BDC) headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For those not in the know, BDCs are closed-end funds that invest in small- and medium-sized businesses. Compared to venture capital funds that also focus on early stage companies, BDCs are different because many of them are publicly traded. This means small investors have a chance to in tap into the growth of these companies and liquidity is not an issue. Here’s the best part: BDCs are structured as regulated investment companies (RICs), meaning they pay little or no income tax at the corporate level. In return for having this tax pass-through status, they are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to investors in the form of dividends.
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If you're looking to get on the ascending side of a growth trajectory, maybe you should look closer at this company. Q2 '17 revenue, EBITDA and DCF all grew over 30% to record amounts. Management has increased quarterly distributions 18 straight quarters - it goes ex-dividend this week. It just increased 2017 guidance again for the second time this year. Distribution will grow 12% to 15% in 2017 and double digits in 2018. The CEO bought 9,000 shares in June.
MPLX LP (MPLX), a midstream energy MLP, has been on a roll, increasing its assets via drop-downs from its sponsor/general partner, Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:MPC). MPLX is a diversified, growth-oriented master limited partnership formed in 2012 to own, operate, develop, and acquire midstream energy infrastructure assets. In 2015, MPLX merged with MarkWest, whereby MarkWest became a wholly-owned subsidiary of MPLX. Q2 '17 saw record amounts again, in revenue, net income, EBITDA, and DCF.
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Dividend-paying stocks also offer security and guaranteed income in volatile markets. Even when stocks are down in general, dividend stocks are more likely to rise back up because they usually continue to generate income. There are dividend stocks that pay high yields for income growth, but there are also dividend stocks that pay lower yields with a potential for dramatic payout increases. Although the yields don’t seem as high, there is the promise of healthy rapid growth in payouts annually. Here are seven top growing dividend stocks that help strengthen your financial management plans:
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) — The toy maker has a record of dividend increases for 10 years. Sysco Corp. (SYY) — The international food distributor boasts of 48 consecutive years of dividend growth. Home Depot (HD) — The home improvement retailer has a dividend yield of 2.3 percent. Boeing (BA) — The aerospace company has a dividend yield of 2.7 percent. Verizon Communications (VZ) — The telecommunications company has had consistent yield increases, raising its dividend 24 times since 1985. AT&T (T) — The largest telecommunications company in the U.S. has maintained high yields and continued growth in payouts. Air Products and Chemicals (APD) — The industrial gas company is another safe bet for long-term growth and has been in business since 1940.
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With the market hitting the highs it has lately, any company that is selling for any kind of discount these days should probably be viewed with a certain bit of skepticism. After all, if there is so much confidence in the overall market, then something has to be deeply flawed with these companies. As is always the case with Wall Street, many of the things that dictate share price have to do with very short timelines that may not necessarily apply to an individual looking to buy and hold a stock for several years, especially when it comes to dividend stocks.
Three stocks that look incredibly cheap today that may not necessarily merit such a deep discount are Alliance Resource Partners (NASDAQ:ARLP), Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), and 8point3 Energy Partners (NASDAQ:CAFD). Here's why these high-yield stocks may be worth a spot in your portfolio.
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They may not be the most popular dividend stocks, but they have a lot to offer your portfolio. Not every investment opportunity has to be accompanied by a flashy and recognizable name. In fact, when it comes to income investing, sometimes the best dividend stocks to buy are boring businesses that dominate their respective markets. Boring can be pretty rewarding.
That's why if I were looking to buy any dividend stocks right now, I would strongly consider A. O. Smith Corp. (NYSE:AOS), Enable Midstream Partners LP (NYSE:ENBL), and International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF). Each stock in the diverse trio has unique strengths that would make it a fine addition to any portfolio.
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With the markets getting ahead of the underlying fundamentals, a correction is bound to happen in the near-future, and it could be a really ugly one this time around. A Motley Fool article back in 2008 (during the financial disaster) pointed out that now is the time that Baron Rothschild was referring to when he said, "Buy when blood is in the streets." It listed the following 5 ways to help you be a better investor during difficult times:
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Are you interested in high-yield niche plays with strong earnings records? This LP yields over 9% with 1.2x coverage. All of its new assets will kick in for Q2 and Q3. Management expects its earnings for Q2 2017 to be significantly higher than Q1. Then maybe you should book a passage on...
KNOT Partners LP (KNOP) owns and operates shuttle tankers under long-term charters in the North Sea and Brazil. The company provides crude oil loading, transportation, and storage services under time charters and bareboat charters. KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC serves as the general partner of the company, and Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS is its sponsor. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Aberdeen, UK.
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Investors tend to ignore inflation rates because they’ve been low for years. We’ve only touched 3% annually once since the 2007-08 market crash, and the June reading was a paltry 1.6%. Thing is, companies still need to increase their dividends faster than the rate of inflation, or else their payouts will actually have less purchasing power than they were the previous year. And while 1.6% seems like an awfully low bar to clear (it is!), five Dividend Aristocrats have won this investor-cheating game of limbo, offering some of the most meager dividend growth on Wall Street of late. Dividend Aristocrats That Can’t Keep Up With Inflation...
PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) is a paints fiberglass specialist whose reach spans more than 70 countries, and in fact is the world’s largest coatings company. You could argue that PPG rival Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) has an excuse for its most recent dividend hike, which was unsatisfying at best. But I would say that excuse is flimsy. Unlike PPG and SHW, where the jury might still be out, Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) looks just plain lifeless. At least Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) has a healthier yield that sits north of 4%, but that’s the best thing I can say about its dividend. Steel and steel products manufacturer Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) has had an exciting past year or so as it and other steelmakers.
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Investors with a longer time horizon may be better suited finding companies with low to average yields, but with above-average dividend growth rates. These companies have the potential to double their dividend payments within just a few years. And if you reinvest dividends along the way, you'll end up receiving an even better yield on your original investment. Here are three great dividend stocks that could double their payments.
I might be addicted to Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX), but trust that my multiple weekly visits to Starbucks stores didn't sway my judgment in including the company on this list. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is no longer the growth company it was when the iPhone first came out 10 years ago. It instituted a huge capital return program about five years ago. Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years. That's a streak management doesn't want to break. But more importantly, the company has a renewed focus on growing its dividend, with plans to increase it rapidly over the next few years.
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All income investors love a stock with a good yield. The smart ones look for dividends that are sustainable and likely to grow. The question is, 'In an uncertain world, how do you determine which dividends are sustainable and likely to grow?'
Of coarse, there is no way to know with exact certainty which dividends are sustainable, but there are tell-tale signs that often foretell the future. Let's look at a couple of them.
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If you depend on income from your investments, you want stocks that will keep the dividends coming regardless of what's going on with the broader market. Ideally, those stocks should also withstand down markets better than most. Whether the stock market's up or down, these stocks should keep the dividends flowing...
We asked three Motley Fool analysts which dividend stocks they thought should thrive in both bull and bear markets. Here's why they suggested Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD), Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP), and Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN).
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To fight the odds, we suggest investing in dividend stocks. Adding dividend stocks to ones portfolio is always a good decision. These stocks not only provide a steady return for countering short-term market challenges but also help to stay afloat in the long term as well. Further, dividend stocks are generally less volatile than non-dividend stocks and proven long-term outperformers. Thus, investors should simply resort to by picking stocks that have the potential to pay steady dividends. 4 Retail Stocks You Can’t Miss...
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (TGT) is one solid bet, which has a dividend yield of about 4.6%. This departmental store retailer has been actively managing its capital and returning much of its free cash via share repurchases and dividends. Investors can also look at Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS) , which has a Growth Score of A. Based in New York, the company is engaged in the retail sale of trade books, mass market paperbacks, children's books, off-price bargain books and magazines. We also suggest investing in Fastenal Company (FAST - Free Report) , which has outperformed our earnings estimate by an average of 1.8% in the trailing four quarters.
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America is in the midst of an energy revolution, and savvy investors could make a fortune. As regular readers know, I like owning “pick-and-shovel” companies to profit from a commodity boom. These businesses sell supplies and services to an entire industry rather than betting the farm on the next oil well. In many cases, they represent the safer, more lucrative way to cash in. This Energy Stock Gushes Dividends...
One of my favorites? Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD). This partnership owns thousands of miles of pipelines across the country, shipping and storing natural gas and other commodities. And while most investors try to strike it rich on the next gusher, this pick-and-shovel play could payout lucrative dividends, regardless of who makes it big. The partnership is a play on America’s natural gas boom, for starters. New drilling techniques have unlocked vast amounts of energy. Analysts at the International Energy Agency project the United States could become the world’s largest exporter of natural gas by 2020, according to a report published last week. (Source: “US ‘will become one of the world’s top gas exporters by 2020’,” The Guardian, July 13, 2017.)
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We plugged into the Utilities sector this week, just to see if we could find something new, that hasn't tripped our radar yet. This stock yields 6.52%, with a 47% dividend payout ratio. Mgt. has raised 2017 AFFO guidance by 12%, and is targeting 7-8% dividend growth in 2017 and 2018. Mgt. has made 3 recent acquisitions that will ramp up earnings in 2017. This stock is selling at 21% below book value and is 13% below analysts' avg. price target.
We came up with Capital Power, (CPXWF), a Canadian independent power producer with a rapidly-growing asset base, which promises strong growth in 2017. Management raised its 2017 AFFO guidance by ~12% on the Q1 earnings release. The reason for this guidance hike is that management has made recent acquisitions that will be accretive in 2017. Capital Power is a growth-oriented North American power producer headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The company develops, acquires, operates and optimizes power generation from a variety of energy sources. Capital Power owns approximately 4,500 megawatts of power generation capacity at 24 facilities and is pursuing contracted generation capacity throughout North America.
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Yields can rise in one of two ways: An increase to the dividend, or a cut to the share price. Thus, you often get high-single-digit and even double-digit yields not because the company is shelling out a ton of cash it can afford, but simply because the stock has been beaten to the ground, reflecting a poor financial situation — one that typically will result in a dividend cut, or worse, a dividend suspension. The following seven high-yield dividend stocks boast payouts mostly between 7% and 10%, and feature stable (and at times, even growth-oriented) businesses that help fund secure quarterly income checks you can depend on...
Omega Healthcare Investors Inc (NYSE:OHI) is squarely on my radar, and I recently did a write-up of the stock, so it’s fresh on my mind. New Senior Investment Group Inc (NYSE:SNR) is another senior housing REIT, which plays to a story that all investors should be focused on for the next decade or more: the aging of the American population. Independence Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:IRT) is another REIT, but this one works in an area that I really like in our current economy. Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. (NYSE:AHT) is a hotel REIT I have written about many times. City Office REIT Inc (NYSE:CIO) is a small-cap REIT with a lot of room to grow and exceptional expertise in a niche market. Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCC) is one of the best business development companies in the country, and as a BDC, it is required to pay 90% of its net income as a dividend. Icahn Enterprises LP (NASDAQ:IEP) is one of the top dividend stocks to buy right now.
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With cheap gasoline comes higher demand, and higher demand is just the ticket for the top refining stocks. With shale producers continuing to keep production at high levels, and OPEC members frustrated with quotas, there is a good chance that oil stays range bound between $40 and $50 for the next couple of years, barring an all-out Middle East war. We screened the Merrill Lynch research database and found three top companies that are rated Buy and pay solid dividends. They all make sense for growth and income accounts looking for energy exposure, but wary of crude price swings. All three have solid upside to the Merrill Lynch price targets as well...
Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) recently was added to the Franchise Picks List, and it has a diversified business that operates through Refining & Marketing, Speedway and Pipeline Transportation segments. Tesoro Corp. (NYSE: TSO) is an independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products. The company operates seven refineries concentrated in the western United States with throughput capacity of 851,000 of barrels per day. Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO) is the largest independent petroleum refining and marketing company in the United States. It is based out of San Antonio, owns 13 refineries in the United States, Canada and Europe, and has total throughput capacity of around 2.5 million barrels per day.
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The internet revolution connected billions of people to the web, and the Internet of Things (IoT) could have a similarly revolutionary effect by opening communication between devices and creating an explosion of data that is transforms industries ranging from manufacturing to advertising. For investors looking for high-flying growth, this tech wave presents a range of enticing prospects -- but because the IoT is still in its early phases and likely to go through some significant twists and turns, investing in established companies that have value appeal could be the smart way to play what some are calling "the next industrial revolution" ...
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM), International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM), and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) are three companies that trade at low earnings multiples, offer impressive dividend yields, and stand to play key roles in shaping the Internet of Things. Here's why each of these stocks is a promising way to invest in IoT momentum despite the challenges they face.
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Whether you are saving for retirement or just want to have an extra source of income, monthly dividend stocks can be a great help. Unlike most dividend-paying companies that distribute every quarter, these stocks are rewarding investors every month. In this article, we are going to take a look at a monthly dividend stock that’s currently yielding 5.52%...
The company in question is EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR), a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The real estate sector is a great place to earn a monthly income. Tenants have to pay rent every month, and if a REIT has a high-quality portfolio that generates a predictable stream of rental income, it can distribute some of that income to investors in the form of regular dividends. As a matter of fact, U.S. REITs are required by law to pay at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders every year as dividends. This mandatory distribution requirement has allowed REITs to become the higher-yielding instruments in the stock market, even at today’s bloated price levels.
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Today’s chart highlights my favorite place to find safe seven percent, nine percent, and even 12% yields: mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs). Mortgage REITs work like a virtual bank. They borrow money from savers and lend out funds to homeowners. Because “Uncle Sam” backs many of these loans, investors prize these businesses for their safe income.
Case in point: Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp (NYSE:WMC). This lender invests in residential mortgages with guarantees from federal agencies. And with a payout topping 12%, the stock is worth a second look. Western is a sleepy business, for starters. The mortgage represents the last bill that people skip during a financial crisis. In the unlikely event of a default, the company stands first in line to get paid. Furthermore, most of these loans have the backing of Uncle Sam. To encourage lending, federal agencies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have ensured residential mortgages. This meant that even during the height of the 2008 financial crisis, insured mortgage-holders still got paid.
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There have always been companies that stand head-and-shoulders above their peers and the competition. They are loved by their shareholders, hated by the competition and known by all. Who are these companies and how can I find the next great company? All the great companies have something in common. Let's look at a few of them:
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This company knows how to sustain a dividend. It has less exposure to prepayments rates compared to the vast majority of mortgage REITs. The company has a solid dividend history compared to others in the sector. Investors in it tend to sell at a large discount to book if there is any fear of a recession. Fear can lead to a major price drop and create a good buying opportunity. Today prices and confidence are simply too high.
MFA Financial (MFA) is one of the stronger mortgage REITs. It is also one of the most expensive mortgage REITs. Investors are having to pay a substantial premium for quality. The company has a great management team and operating expenses are very reasonable. Investors trying to understand MFA Financial will need to know more about their portfolio strategy.
Source: Seeking Alpha
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The key to long-term success involves finding the best dividend stocks to buy now with strong management teams, consistent and growing cash flows, safe debt levels, and dividend-friendly corporate cultures. A popular strategy for low risk investors is to screen for quality by looking to dividend kings, or the best dividend stocks that have proven themselves capable of growing over many years. Taht includes different economic, political, and interest rate environments — all while rewarding dividend investors with steady payout growth. Let’s take a look at...
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL), which with 54 straight years of increasing payments, is one of the few stocks to belong to this exclusive club of low-risk blue chips. CL stock is definitely one of the best dividend stocks to buy now. When it comes to safe and incredibly consistent dividend growers, Colgate is truly one of the best and most trustworthy companies you can own in a diversified dividend portfolio.
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