7 Dividend Paying Stocks Near 52 Week Lows

Dividends are commonly viewed as an important signal of a company's fiscal strength and of management's outlook. If management is optimistic, they may increase the dividend payout ratio past that of the industry peers. If they are pessimistic, management may constrain the dividend growth or even cut the dividend.Here is a list of dividend paying stocks trading near 52 week lows. Investors should take a closer look at these companies. Dividend yields imply that they are financially healthy but stock price weakness implies that the market believes the companies' prospects are muted in the near term.Gap Inc (GPS)Current Price: $18.0952 Week Low: $16.62Dividend Yield: 2.3%The iconic American retail chain has struggled for years to return to its former glory. In the 1990s, the company defined casual wear. While it has continued to expand since then, the company has struggled to maintain its brand popularity,... Read more