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.
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.
Amidst a backdrop of steady interest rates and cautious global growth, Asian dividend-paying companies offer investors a potential harbor. We examine three firms from across the region balancing yield with operational resilience.
As regional stock markets face headwinds from easing oil prices and shifting geopolitics, income-focused investors are turning to dividend-paying companies for stability and yield. We examine three high-yield opportunities across the textile, banking, and financial sectors.
While Arbor Realty Trust offers shareholders clarity on favorable tax treatment for 2025 dividends, analysts remain focused on a deteriorating earnings outlook and a 'Strong Sell' rating, casting doubt on the stock's near-term prospects.
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.
While both ETFs target the high-flying U.S. technology sector, a closer look reveals critical distinctions in diversification, concentration risk, and liquidity that could sway long-term portfolio outcomes.
Alm. Brand A/S posts robust Q4 2025 results, with net income soaring to DKK 337 million and proposing a record dividend. While underlining its shareholder return strategy, the market grapples with valuation concerns and execution risks in a softening share price environment.
Shares of consumer goods giant Church & Dwight (CHD) climbed nearly 5% following the release of strong annual results and an optimistic sales forecast, coupled with its 30th consecutive annual dividend increase.
As tech volatility reshuffles investor priorities in early 2026, a screen for strength and analyst conviction highlights three dividend payers—from lithium to offshore drilling—that are already setting the pace.
