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Magellan Midstream Partners (MMP): One of the Best MLPs for Income
Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) have become some of the most popular high dividend stocks over the past decade. In an age of record low interest rates, midstream (i.e. energy gathering, storage, and transportation infrastructure) MLPs’ tollbooth-like business models are especially appealing for investors living off dividends in retirement. These partnerships typically generate a high percentage of revenue under long-term, fixed fee contracts, allowing these pass-through stocks to pay extremely generous distributions (a tax-deferred form of dividend). However, the worst oil crash in over 50 years has revealed that this industry is more cyclical than many dividend investors thought, and unit prices can be extremely volatile. That’s especially true if an MLP has a highly leveraged balance sheet that [...]
Accenture (ACN) Dips 4% on Earnings: What Dividend Investors Need to Know
What Happened? Accenture (ACN) reported second quarter results that caused its stock to drop 3-4% this morning. Accenture's organic sales grew 6%, and adjusted earnings per share were roughly flat compared to the prior-year period. The company's sales and earnings were roughly in line with analysts' estimates heading into the quarter. Management expects full-year revenue growth of 6-8%, which is slightly higher than its previous forecast of 5-8% growth. Accenture also increased its adjusted earnings per share guidance to $5.70 to $5.87 from $5.64 to $5.87. Accenture's shares hit an all-time high earlier this week before selling off today and have roughly kept pace with the broader market over the last year. Why did the [...]
Duke Energy (DUK) Pays Steady Dividends for Retirement Portfolios
Duke Energy (DUK) is a popular holding in many retirement portfolios because of the company’s generous and dependable dividend. Duke Energy has paid uninterrupted dividends for more than 90 years and increased its payout each calendar year since 2005. With a dividend yield above 4%, a high Dividend Safety Score, and low stock price volatility, Duke Energy is worth a closer looks. Let’s review Duke Energy’s business and dividend profile to see if the company is a solid candidate for investors living off dividends in retirement. Business Overview Duke Energy’s history dates back to the early 1900s, and the company is largest electric utility in the country today with over $23 billion in annual revenue and [...]
4% Rule Versus Dividend Stocks: What’s Best for a Safe Retirement?
For the last few decades, the 4% rule has served as the cornerstone of modern retirement theory. However, with 10,000 baby boomers retiring every day and 59% of Americans worrying about being able to afford retirement, in recent years many have begun to question whether or not this rule of thumb is still the best chance at maintaining a comfortable income in their golden years. Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of the 4% rule, as well as if high-yield, dividend growth investing may be an appealing alternative choice to consider for meeting your long-term income needs. What is the 4% Rule? The 4% rule is derived from the work of William Bengen, an [...]