Nelnet (NNI) reaffirms its commitment to shareholders with a steady dividend, backed by strong historical revenue growth and share buybacks. Yet, a closer look reveals a complex valuation picture, with contrasting signals from its P/E ratio and discounted cash flow model, leaving analysts divided on the stock's true worth.
South Plains Financial (NASDAQ: SPFI) announces an increased quarterly dividend to $0.17 per share, reflecting strong earnings growth and a conservative payout strategy. While the yield remains modest, analysts highlight the company's potential for sustained dividend expansion.
The Louisiana-based bank holding company declares a $0.15 per share dividend payable in February, as analysts project strong earnings growth and a sustainable payout ratio.
The home and security products leader raises its quarterly payout, offering a 1.9% yield. While cash flow coverage appears solid, analysts note the company's mixed dividend history and point to future earnings growth as a key sustainability factor.
A recent downgrade of Enbridge Inc. by J.P. Morgan analysts has intensified the debate over the pipeline giant's ability to balance future growth with its prized dividend stability, as macroeconomic headwinds pressure its core crude oil segment.
The frozen food giant announces a steady quarterly payout, with analysts highlighting a sustainable yield but tempered expectations for future dividend hikes.
Compass Point initiates coverage on Orchid Island Capital (ORC) with a Neutral rating, citing concerns that the REIT's high dividend payouts could constrain its per-share book value appreciation despite its current undervaluation.
Standex International Corporation reported robust fiscal second-quarter results, with revenue climbing to $221.32 million and net income reaching $2.12 million. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 6.3% and issued an upbeat forecast for the third quarter, reinforcing confidence in its strategic shift toward high-value engineered products.
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 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.
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 a significant equity rotation takes hold in early 2026, shifting focus from growth to value, dividend-focused ETFs are emerging as key beneficiaries for investors seeking yield and stability.
Buoyed by all-time high revenue, Stifel Financial announces a dividend increase and a 3-for-2 stock split, signaling confidence after a period of robust advisor growth and institutional business recovery.
DXN Holdings Bhd announces a MYR0.008 per share dividend, yielding an attractive 7.3%. While earnings cover the payout, high cash flow usage and rapid dividend growth raise flags for long-term sustainability, analysts say.
As interest rates retreat, income investors are revisiting blue-chip dividend stocks. Altria (MO), with its 7.1% yield and decades of payout growth, presents a compelling, if controversial, case for capital preservation and income generation.
Insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher raises its quarterly dividend, rewarding shareholders even as it continues to pursue an active mergers and acquisitions pipeline, signaling confidence in its dual strategy of capital returns and growth.
Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announces a dividend increase to $0.28 per share, continuing its decade-long track record of shareholder returns. Analysts highlight the payout's sustainability amid solid earnings growth projections.
American Express reported record full-year revenues of $72 billion for 2025, driven by robust card member spending and a strategic shift towards premium products. The company forecasts continued momentum for 2026, targeting 9-10% revenue growth and a significant dividend hike, while navigating a competitive landscape and macroeconomic uncertainties.
With consumer staples out of favor and a yield surpassing the S&P 500, Coca-Cola's resilient business and decades of dividend growth present a compelling case for long-term investors.
As global economic headwinds persist, UK investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for portfolio resilience. We analyze three FTSE-listed companies with strong income credentials and growth potential for the coming year.
