First American Financial Corp. announces the retirement of director Martha Wyrsch while reaffirming its quarterly dividend, signaling stability in shareholder returns during a period of governance change. The company's stock performance and capital allocation strategy remain in focus for investors.
New CMS reimbursement rates are pressuring Medicare Advantage profits, sending shares of Humana and CVS Health lower. We analyze whether the sell-off presents a buying opportunity for dividend investors or signals deeper structural challenges.
Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) maintains its quarterly dividend, offering a signal of stability to income-focused shareholders as the healthcare REIT navigates tenant health and leverage concerns in a challenging operating environment.
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) stands out in the BDC sector with its unique policy of paying monthly dividends supplemented by periodic special payouts. While appealing to income-focused investors, this approach raises questions about the sustainability of its cash flows and the underlying health of its portfolio in a shifting economic landscape.
As major indexes climb and oil prices fluctuate, investors are turning to dividend payers for reliable income. We analyze three stocks with yields between 3% and 3.5%, examining their sustainability and growth prospects.
Despite a post-earnings slump and near 52-week lows, Abbott Laboratories' resilient medical device unit, strategic expansion in diabetes care, and a landmark acquisition in cancer diagnostics paint a promising long-term picture for this Dividend Aristocrat.
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) offers investors a balanced approach to generating income, targeting financially robust companies with a history of growing dividends. We examine its strategy, performance, and role in a portfolio.
While tech captures headlines, a selection of energy and utility companies present a compelling case for reliable, high-yield dividend income in the coming year, backed by essential infrastructure and evolving demand drivers.
Goldman Sachs Group (GS) has approved a significant dividend increase and projects a robust earnings outlook for Corporate America, fueling debate over whether its strong share price momentum has outpaced its fundamental valuation.
As market leadership broadens beyond tech, income-focused investors are turning to high-yield dividend ETFs. Vanguard's suite offers diversified, cost-effective options for building retirement income streams in a changing landscape.
Stifel Nicolaus lowered its price target on Altria Group (MO) by $4 to $68, citing higher-than-expected operating costs. Despite near-term headwinds, the firm reaffirmed its Buy rating, pointing to the tobacco giant's resilient dividend profile and long-term earnings guidance.
Eastern Bankshares (EBC) concludes a transformative year, reporting full-year 2025 results, affirming its dividend, and completing a share repurchase. The moves have propelled its stock, raising questions about its valuation amidst a shifting banking landscape.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation announces a dividend increase to $0.165 per share, as strong earnings growth and a sustainable payout ratio paint an optimistic financial picture for the Houston-based independent producer.
The frozen food giant announces a steady quarterly payout, with analysts highlighting a sustainable yield but tempered expectations for future dividend hikes.
The private equity giant announced a dividend increase to $1.49 per share, pushing its yield above the industry average. While future earnings projections are robust, analysts flag concerns over the current payout ratio and the firm's mixed dividend history.
Amid a cautiously recovering Eurozone economy, dividend-paying stocks are gaining attention from investors seeking reliable income and a buffer against market volatility. We analyze three standout European companies offering compelling yield and value.
The asset manager declares a $0.03 per share payout, with its dividend yield sitting below industry average as a rising stock price and robust earnings growth paint a complex picture for income-focused investors.
Polaris Inc. (NYSE:PII) announced a dividend increase to $0.68 per share, lifting its forward yield to 4.3%. While strong free cash flow supports the hike, analysts remain cautious as the powersports company navigates a challenging earnings landscape.
Amidst market volatility and economic crosscurrents, income-focused investors are revisiting dividend stocks for potential stability and yield. We examine three Japanese companies offering yields from 3.3% to 6.3%, analyzing their sustainability and strategic outlook.
As Europe's markets navigate a fragile recovery, investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for income and resilience. We examine three companies offering attractive yields, weighing their potential against underlying financial risks.
