Analyst Joe Laetsch raises HF Sinclair's price target, highlighting favorable crude differentials and a recent $38 million acquisition aimed at expanding its lubricants business, as the refiner lands on a list of top low-risk dividend stocks.
While recent performance has moderated, Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:MBWM) has rewarded long-term investors with a total shareholder return more than double the broader market's gains over the past half-decade, driven by consistent earnings growth and dividends.
With its blockbuster Humira era in the rearview, AbbVie is betting big on its next-generation immunology drugs and a deep pipeline to drive growth and maintain its crown among Dividend Kings.
Despite a cautious market outlook, shareholders of Hong Leong Industries Berhad have seen their investments nearly triple over the past five years, driven by robust earnings growth and consistent dividends.
The Swiss interdealer broker has delivered a stellar 213% total shareholder return since 2021, fueled by market confidence and robust dividends, despite recent slight pullback.
Despite a 5% share price gain over the last quarter, a deep dive into Fevara plc's (LON:FVA) fundamentals reveals concerning trends. With a declining net income and a high dividend payout strategy stifling reinvestment, analysts question the sustainability of its current valuation.
Investors in Camellia Plc (LON:CAM) have faced a challenging half-decade, with shares falling 34% as the company grapples with shrinking revenues and an elusive path to profitability. While dividends have softened the blow, the stock continues to lag the broader market.
Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (ETR:FRE) faces a challenging period as its stock declines, with a key profitability metric and a high dividend payout strategy raising questions about its near-term growth prospects.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad's shares have climbed 7.7% in three months. Analysis suggests its above-industry Return on Equity and consistent earnings growth, despite a high dividend payout, may be fueling investor confidence and the recent price momentum.
Singapore's Venture Corporation (SGX:V03) has delivered a robust 38% total shareholder return over the past year, buoyed by dividends. However, a closer look reveals declining earnings and revenue, raising questions about the sustainability of its recent market favor and its longer-term trajectory.
The healthcare behemoth's robust 2025 results and 2026 guidance signal a landmark year ahead, as it navigates patent expirations and pricing pressures while maintaining its coveted dividend king status.
PennyMac Financial Services reported Q4 2025 net income of $106.8 million, declaring a $0.30 per share dividend. While full-year profits grew on higher loan production, the quarter was pressured by a sharp decline in mortgage servicing income due to accelerated prepayments, highlighting the volatility inherent in its dual business model.
Deutsche Bank has upgraded NNN REIT to 'Buy' with a $47 price target, highlighting its defensive portfolio and sustainable dividends as relative strengths in a challenging real estate investment trust environment expected to persist through 2026.
JPMorgan raises Edison International's price target to $66, citing model updates ahead of earnings. The utility giant, noted for its sustainable high-yield dividend, continues to benefit from California's electrification trends and regulated investment framework.
Sources indicate Coterra Energy and Devon Energy are in advanced discussions for a merger that would create a shale giant, raising immediate questions for investors about valuation, future dividends, and the strategic logic behind combining two major players with overlapping portfolios.
Kraft Heinz announces a major corporate split, separating its global sauces division from its North American grocery business, while Berkshire Hathaway begins selling down its significant stake. The moves signal a strategic pivot for the iconic food giant, raising questions about valuation, dividends, and long-term direction in a shifting consumer landscape.
Investors face a classic choice between AbbVie's steady dividends and Abivax's high-risk, high-reward potential as both target lucrative immunology markets.
Waste Management (NYSE:WM) announced a significant 14.5% dividend hike and a new $3 billion share buyback program, signaling confidence in its cash flow strength despite competitive pressures. The move comes as the waste giant continues to invest in renewable natural gas and automation to drive future growth.
Popular, Inc. (BPOP) shares have rallied following robust 2025 results, driven by higher net interest income, EPS growth, and aggressive shareholder returns via dividends and buybacks. With the stock up nearly 20% in 90 days, investors are weighing whether its current valuation still offers an entry point.
American Express reported fourth-quarter earnings that slightly trailed analyst forecasts, prompting a share price decline. Despite the near-term miss, the company issued strong forward guidance for 2026 and announced a significant dividend hike, underscoring confidence in its long-term growth trajectory driven by card member spending and fee growth.
