6 More Dividend Rockets Ready to Take Off

I first wrote 6 Dividend Rockets Poised to Take Off and then I wrote 5 More Dividend Rockets Ready to Blast Off This Summer. This is the third installment of the Dividend Rocket Series. I will be on the lookout for more rockets on the launch pads waiting to take off. For now, take a look at 6 more rockets ready to light up the sky. Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO): Cisco Systems is the leader in networking and communications equipment and software. They sell servers, routers, switching components and various other products. They also provide a range of security products like video and audio surveillance, intrusion prevention, and web and email security products. CSCO’s market cap is $89.02 billion which puts it above competitors like Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) at $77.34... more

15 Dividend Stocks Building Wealth With Dividend Increases

Have you ever wondered just where are all the get-rich-now infomercial millionaires? I know several people who have purchased one or more of these get-rich-now kits, but I don't know of anyone who actually got rich from purchasing the kit. Warren Buffett and Bill Gates didn't build their fortunes with a get-rich-now kit. They worked hard built it steadily over time. In much the same way, a disciplined approach to investing, such as dividend growth stocks, can be highly effective. Though it may seem boring to many, I find it exciting to see my income growing as the finish line approaches. Below are several companies building their shareholders' wealth with increased cash dividends:The H.J. Heinz Company (HNZ) manufactures and markets food products for consumers, food-service, and... more

Locating Attractive Dividend Stocks

MagicDiligence has written several times about using the official Magic Formula Investing (MFI) screens as a starting point for locating attractive dividend stocks. There are two main reasons this is true: MFI screens for high earnings yield. This has the effect of finding undervalued stocks where the dividend yield is likely to be higher than normal. Also, since it screens stocks cheap against their trailing earnings, it also creates opportunity for capital gains in the stock price, in addition to dividend payments. The screen also looks for high returns on capital. High returns on capital are often a sign of a company with competitive advantages, and/or one that is well run by a competent management team. These kinds of companies are more likely to be able to sustain a dividend... more

12 Dividend Champions With Fast-Growing Dividends

If you’re searching for sustainable dividends, this list might offer some helpful ideas.Here we list 12 dividend champions, i.e. companies that have consistently raised their dividend over the past 25 years. These companies have also had higher-than-industry dividend growth over the past 5 years. (Note: all companies have dividend yields above 3%). Although high dividend yields are sometimes considered unsustainable, a fast-growing dividend also indicates increased profitability and management confidence.click for expanded images Do you think these stocks offer sustainable dividends? Use this list as a starting-off point for your own analysis. List sorted by dividend yield:1. Middlesex Water Co. (MSEX): Water Utilities Industry. Market cap of $282.80M. Dividend yield... more

6 High-Yield Stocks With Bullish Momentum

Here we offer an interesting way to search for income investments. Below we list 6 stocks that have just exhibited the “Golden Cross,” in which the stock’s 50-day moving average has crossed above its 200-day average, indicating upside momentum. These stocks also pay high dividend yields above 4%. click on images to expand Do you think these stocks are positioned to move higher? Use this list as a starting-off point for your own analysis. List sorted by dividend yield: 1. Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PHI): Telecom Services Industry. Market cap of $10.32B. Dividend yield at 6.48%. SMA50 at $53.85 vs. SMA200 at $53.17 (current price at $55.97). The stock has gained 20.68% over the last year. 2. Spectra Energy Partners, LP (SEP): Oil &... more

6 Dividend Stocks the Smart Money Is Buying

Unfortunately, the high-powered hedge funds that often have the most phenomenal results are also off-limits to many investors. With regulations requiring you to have high levels of income or net worth in order to invest in hedge funds and other similar alternative investments, you may think Wall Street has closed the doors to you. But with the help of AlphaClone, an online hedge fund research and investment management firm that provides data on the portfolios of hundreds of different hedge funds and institutional investors. Over the past several months, I've been tapping AlphaClone to try to come up with better stock ideas from Wall Street's finest. Today, I'm going to show you the five favorite dividend stocks that top professional investors own in their portfolios.... more

6 Blue Chip Dividend Stocks for the Next 6 Months

I should probably begin by re-emphasizing that I believe in investing for the long term. I subscribe to Warren Buffett’s philosophy that you should buy a stock with a plan to hold onto it for 10 years or more. Any gains earned from short term trading tend to be eroded by higher taxes and commission fees. With that disclaimer out of the way, it is helpful to look for stocks with potential catalysts that could push the stock higher in the coming months. It’s obviously much easier to look out over the next six months and evaluate which stocks could outperform the market versus picking the stock winners of 2016. At the beginning of 2011 we did a similar exercise and identified our top five dividend stocks for 2011. That dividend portfolio has returned 10% YTD and has doubled the... more

3 Dividend Stocks for Your Watchlist

Here are three dividend stocks to consider adding to your watchlist. The up and comerOperating primarily in utilities, transport and energy, and timber sectors, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) is a relative newcomer. Since going public in 2007, Brookfield has seen its net income go from $17 million to $457 million. Pretty good, right? Let's take a closer look.... more

Dividend Scan: HNZ, MCK, OCR, OB, FPTB

As the US stocks struggle for direction, several companies declared their future plans. Some notable dividend payers are discussed here.
HJ Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) said Thursday that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividends on both common and preferred stock. The Heinz common stock dividend will be increased from 45.0 cents to 48.0 cents quarterly for all shareholders of record as of June 24, 2011, payable July 10, 2011.... more

DPL's Dividend Is Safe

Here, we'll highlight a given company and its closest competitors to see just how safe their dividends are, with a little help from three crucial tools: The interest coverage ratio, or earnings before interest and taxes, divided by interest expense. The interest coverage ratio measures a company's ability to pay the interest on its debt. An interest coverage ratio less than 1.5 is questionable; a number less than one means that the company is not bringing in enough money to cover its interest expenses. The EPS payout ratio, or dividends per share divided by earnings per share. The EPS payout ratio measures the percentage of earnings that go toward paying the dividend. A ratio greater than 80% is worrisome. The FCF payout ratio, or dividends per share divided by free cash... more