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Highest Dividend Stocks

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Top Auto Components Stocks For 2016

3 Automotive Stocks To Consider

In 2015, the sales of automobiles in the U.S. have peaked at historic levels, setting a sales record of nearly 17.5 million vehicles, a 5.7% growth compared to the previous milestone of 17.4 million vehicles in 2000. In spite of the turbulent macroeconomic environment globally, the trend suggests improved margins, strong leverage in multiple regions globally and new capital investments. Through 2018, U.S. sales of vehicles are expected to be in line due to higher interest rates and an anticipated increase in the used cars. This article discusses a small-cap and two mid-cap companies trading in the Automotive industry. Over the past 6 months, all three stocks performed great, suggesting high investor confidence and an upward trend. Their average debt-to-equity ratio is 0.27, indicating financially healthy companies with effective debt management, whereas their average beta 1.43 makes up for a safe investment. All three companies yield 1.73% on average, which is higher than the average yield 1.61% of the industry. Similarly, their average payout ratio of 28% is higher than the average payout ratio 15.2% of the Auto & Truck Manufacturers industry.

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Should These 3 Grocery Stocks Fill Your Shopping List?

3 Top Grocery Dividend Stocks

Grocery retailers have an average dividend yield of 3.54%, which is higher than the S&P 500 yield (2.17%). Normally, grocery retailers offer food, general merchandise, health and beauty care, and pharmacy products at competitive prices and their products are of superior quality aiming to attract and retain more customers. In the United States, the trends for the grocery store industry insinuate that consumers are looking for convenience, pushing retailers to expand and invest in fresh produce and foods. This article discusses three grocery retailers, two large-cap and one small-cap, that trade on the NYSE and the Nasdaq. The small cap (Weis Markets) has outperformed the NYSE and its peers 10.67% YTD, whereas the two other companies have experienced losses YTD, like the NYSE Composite Index and the Nasdaq Composite Index. In addition, the small-cap carries no long-term debt at all and has the most balanced payout ratio (49%). All three companies have an average beta of 0.71, suggesting low risk, whereas their average dividend per share is $0.74, yielding 1.83% at an average payout ratio 36%.

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2 British ADRs With Attractive Dividend Yields

2 British ADRs To Consider For Growth

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Mid-Cap REITs With A Dividend Yield Over 5%

Mid-Cap REITs With A Dividend Yield Over 5%

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) allow you to invest in portfolios of large-scale properties by purchasing the relevant stocks. As a REIT stockholder, you can benefit from income investing in the real estate market, without actually owning a finance property. In fact, owning and operating real estate requires thorough knowledge and patience, along with the danger of being highly leveraged and illiquid. This means that you cannot sell your property immediately for cash, plus you have to be able to evaluate your property and know how to calculated an annual return on investment. On the other hand, REITs offer you the benefits of owning equity through purchasing on the stock market. This article discusses three mid-cap REITs that trade in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities Industry. All three stocks trade on the NYSE, on average 5% lower than their 52w-high (EPR Properties is currently trading at it’s 52w highest price). Their average dividend yield is 6.19% at an average payout ratio of 144%. REITs are forced by the law to distribute at least 90% of their retained earnings to their shareholders, therefore, high payout ratios are normal for this particular industry. Their average debt-to-equity ratio is 1.01 and their average beta is 0.72, representing low-risk stocks.

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3 Top Canadian ADRs for Growth

Canadian ADRs You Should Include In Your Growth Portfolio

There are many Canadian stocks that trade both on the NYSE (as ADRs) and the Nasdaq stock markets. Mind you, that a single ADR may represent a group of foreign shares held by the bank. If dividends are issued in the company’s country of operation, in this case Canada, the dividends will be deposited in the bank, and will be converted to U.S. dollars before they are distributed to the ADRs holders. Another thing you need to know is that tax treatment of ADRs is the same as U.S.-listed securities, except if there are foreign withholding taxes for income distributions, such as dividends or sale proceeds. This article discusses three Canadian companies that also trade on the NYSE. Their average debt-to-equity ratio is 0.52, which, combined to an average beta of 1.15, makes these stocks a safe bet for risk-averse investors. In addition, their average dividend per share is $0.75, yielding 2.74% at an average payout ratio of 37.3%. Although these stocks trade in different sectors and they can only be compared based on their fundamentals, from the analysis it becomes evident that they are growth-oriented and are set to return shareholder value.

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Large Pharmaceuticals With High Dividends

3 High-Dividend Drug Manufacturers

The U.S. pharmaceutical industry is highly concentrated with nearly 50 companies accounting for 80% of total revenues. The profitability of each company depends on the ability to discover, develop and sell new drugs. Typically, larger companies capitalize on their economies of scale in research and development while smaller companies effectively compete in drug specialization for the treatment of specific diseases and in partnerships with large drug manufacturers. This article discusses three large cap pharmaceuticals trading on the NYSE. Their average price is $65, with an average dividend per share $2.05 and an average dividend yield of 3.20%, in line with the average dividend yield of the industry. In the coming quarters, all three companies are expected to sustain strong operating cash flows as well as strong EPS, enabling them to sustain shareholder value in the form of cash dividends.

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These Retailers Have A Foot In The Dividend Door

Is Foot Locker The Best Footwear Retailer?

The retailing industry has been the first to endure the negative effect of an unstable macroeconomic environment that forces many retailers out of business. On the other hand, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that the total sales for the first quarter of 2016 (January through March) were up 2.8% YoY. For the coming year, retailers with optimized distribution systems and enhanced supply chains are expected to stay ahead of the competition as consumers expect greater products and faster delivery when shopping online. This article discusses two retailers that trade on the NYSE. Their average debt-to-equity ratio is 0.03 while their average beta is 0.64. Both metrics suggest financially healthy companies with effective debt management. Both deliver strong cash flows and dividends, with an average yield of 2.52% and an average payout ratio of 40%. Their average dividend per share is $0.95. According to the analysts following these companies, in 2016 they will sustain their cash flow performance and will remain focused on dividend payments, thereby returning shareholder value.

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3 Top Utilities For Dividend Growth And Income

Strong Dividend Paying Utilities

Generally, Utilities have much higher dividend payout ratios than their blue-chip peers because they have less room for expansion. Therefore, they pay a higher percentage of their retained earnings to their shareholders in the form of cash dividends. Although a payout ratio between 75% - 95% is not considered healthy, utilities tend to have payout ratios in this range as well as high debt-to-equity ratios. The reason why Utilities maintain such high payout ratio returning value to their shareholders is because they act with a monopolistic authority in their given regions or municipalities, thereby facing a low elasticity of demand. The general notion is that strong competition in Utilities is inefficient. This article discusses three utilities companies that trade on the NYSE. The average debt-to-equity ratio is 1.38, which is relatively high considering that utilities hold a large amount of debt to cover for infrastructure projects. The average dividend yield is 3.84%, which is over the milestone of 3% with an average payout ratio of 80%. The average dividend per share is $2.68.

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Conglomerates For Dividend Income

Conglomerates have diversified interests in different industries by owning a controlling stake in smaller companies, which they conduct business separately. Typically, companies that are structured as conglomerates have exposure in different sectors and thereby, their dividend yield may fluctuate, but it is steadily above the average dividend yield of the market. Moreover, due to their diversified interests, conglomerates can offset losses in one industry with gains in another, thereby diversifying risk and achieving strong financial results. This article discusses three mid-cap and large-cap conglomerates. All three stocks trade slightly lower than their 52wk high while two of them have outperformed the market and the NYSE Composite Index. Moreover, their average dividend yield is 1.35% at an average payout ratio of 20.0%, with an average EPS of $6.08. Combined with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, and an average beta of 1.16, suggests that all three companies can make a safe bet for investors seeking dividend income.

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3 Low-Debt, Dividend-Paying Stocks In The Diversified Food Industry

The Diversified Food industry includes large caps like Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC) and Mondelez International (Nasdaq: MDLZ), but it also includes mid caps that outperform the index and deliver shareholder value. The industry includes companies that engage in the manufacturing and marketing of a range of different packaged food products, including snacks, dairy products, packaged dinners, and processed meats, among others. This article discusses three stocks that trade in the diversified food industry. Their average debt-to-equity ratio is 0.23 and their average beta is 0.56, both indicating safe stocks with successful debt management. The average dividend yield of all three companies is close to 2%, whereas their payout ratio is 28.1%. What is impressive though is that the only mid cap in this article, Cal-Maine Foods, has the highest dividend yield and the highest dividend growth of all three companies, thus having a high growth potential.

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3 Consumer Goods Stocks To Consider For Value Investing

The Consumer Goods sector includes companies that engage in the manufacture and sale of items that serve a range of industries, including automobiles, beverages, clothing, electronics, food production, and packaged goods. As the sector is heavily correlated to consumer behavior, the stock performance may be subject to consumer demand. For instance, when the economy is growing, the sector experiences a higher demand for high-end products while when the economy is shrinking, there is a growing demand for value products. This article discusses three mid-cap stocks that trade in the Consumer Goods Industry. All three stocks have significantly outperformed both S&P 500 (+0.18%) and NYSE (-6.80%) YoY and trade at an average beta of 0.89. Their average dividend yield is 2.38%, higher than the average dividend yield of 2.22% of the sector while their average payout ratio is 51.7%, slightly higher than the average payout ratio of 43% of the Packaging & Containers Industry, where the two stocks of the three stocks trade.

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The Top 3 Utility Stocks For 2016 And Beyond

Utility companies are popular among investors, because they consistently deliver dividends. This is due to the government restrictions placed on energy markets that provide utility companies with a monopolistic authority and thereby, with a low elasticity of demand. Moreover, utility companies offer water, power, heat and telecommunications even during uncertain financial times and therefore, their revenue streams are extremely consistent. This allows them to deliver steady dividends to their shareholders. This article discusses three small caps utilities companies with an average dividend yield close to 3% and an average payout ratio of 62.7%. All three companies are consistently delivering cash dividends, even during a recession, whereas their average beta is 0.38. These low-risk investments with an average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74 are safe bets for value investors, given that they also have strong fundamentals.

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Safe Insurance Stocks for Value Investors

Insurance companies typically pay some of the highest dividends, thus offering an interesting option to investors seeking long-term, steady income. In fact, for income investors, sectors like the financial services and insurance industries are typical additions to portfolios seeking fixed income through dividends. The most common metric used by analysts to compare insurance companies is the dividend yield and as with any other sector, a higher dividend yield implies a stronger dividend investing potential. This article discusses three mid-cap companies trading in the Insurance industry. The average dividend yield of the three companies is 2.32%, so it’s in line with the industry average of 2.25%, whereas their average payout ratio is 42.5%. All three companies have a low debt-to-equity ratio, suggesting that they are effective in debt management. Their average beta is 0.83, making them safe bets for value investors.

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Canadian Dividend-Paying Stocks in The Services Sector

Not all stock sectors are equally striking when it comes to dividend income. There are sectors that are characterized by short product cycles and cyclical business trends and therefore have less predictable cash flows. This makes them an unsafe bet for dividend investors. On the other hand, sectors with companies that consistently raise their dividend for a period of at least 10 consecutive years, present a clear competitive advantage and favorable industry dynamics.

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Diversified Utilities Stocks With Market Value Under $5 Billion And 15 Years of Dividend Growth

By including mid-cap companies in your dividend growth portfolio, you actually add value and diversity and you are given the opportunity to realize strong returns over the long-term. Normally, mid-cap companies, which are companies with a market capitalization between $2 and $10 billion, can deliver stronger returns than large or small-cap stocks. This happens because large-caps are already strong and they cannot grow as much as mid- or small-caps. At the same time, mid-caps have already established a growth strategy and they effectively implement it based on the economic cycle. This article discusses three mid-cap companies that trade in the Diversified Utilities industry. All three stocks have a market value less than $5 billion and an average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.92, which suggests they are financially healthy. Moreover, their average beta is 0.54 and two of them are trading very closely to their 52 week-high. Their average dividend yield is 3.79%, above the milestone of 3%, whereas they all deliver strong dividends and have managed to raise their dividend payments over a period of 15 years.

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3 Interesting Dividend Stocks With Low Debt-To-Equity Ratios

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In A Fluctuating Market, These 3 Small Caps Can Be A Safe Bet