Published on 1/7/2016 Thomson Reuters (TRI) has raised its dividend for 22 straight years and is one of the most consistent free cash flow generators around. The company’s business benefits from significant amounts of recurring revenue (87% of sales), While TRI’s rate of dividend growth is modest, we believe the company’s 3.6% dividend yield [...]
Sysco (SYY) is a holding in our Conservative Retirees dividend portfolio. The company is a dividend aristocrat that has paid dividends since 1970 and appears to offer a very safe 3% yield today. While SYY’s growth rate is very moderate, the company’s durability has been noteworthy. The pace of change in the foodservice distribution [...]
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) is a world leader in medication management and patient safety solutions. The company has been in operation for more than 115 years and has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years. With a diverse portfolio of medical products, meaningful exposure to emerging markets and a large acquisition under its [...]
Diageo (DEO) is a leading player in the alcoholic beverages market. Up until the last few years, the company enjoyed great success. However, consumer trends have started to shift in DEO’s most profitable region – North America. The company has struggled to grow volumes and is now in a bit of a transitional period [...]