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C.R. Bard (BCR): Over 40 Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth & Recession-Resistant Products
C.R. Bard (BCR) is a member of the dividend aristocrats list that has nearly doubled the market’s performance over the last decade. The company’s dependable business model has resulted in steady earnings growth and dividend increases. We love buying these types of companies for our Top 20 Dividend Stocks portfolio, but let’s take a closer look to see if Bard makes the cut. Business Overview Bard was founded in 1907 and sells more than 15,000 medical, surgical, and diagnostic devices to hospitals and other healthcare institutions. Its products include catheters, stents, ports, grafts and more and primarily focus in the disease areas of vascular (28% of sales), urology (25%), oncology (27%), and surgical specialties (17%). Most of Bard’s [...]
HCP is a Dividend Aristocrat with a 7% Yield. Is the Dividend Safe?
HCP Inc. (HCP) is the only real estate investment trust (REIT) in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index. With a dividend yield in excess of 7%, it’s no surprise that this stock has been a popular holding for investors living off dividends in retirement. Generally speaking, dividend aristocrats are some of the most reliable dividend-paying stocks in the market. After all, it takes meaningful competitive advantages and a committed management team for a business to pay higher dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. We own several aristocrats in our Top 20 Dividend Stocks portfolio, but HCP possesses several characteristics that require a closer look. With the stock down about 20% over the last year, now is a [...]
The Best Stock Sectors For Dividend Income
Have you ever wondered which sectors you should look in to find the best dividend stocks? With thousands of dividend-paying stocks to choose from, knowing where to begin the hunt for safe dividend income can feel overwhelming. Not all stock sectors are equally attractive when it comes to dividend income. Some are characterized by short product cycles, rapid industry change, cyclical business trends, and capital-intensive operations. These sectors have less predictable cash flows and lack many of the traits we desire when searching for safe dividend stocks. However, some sectors are much more likely to have companies that possess the traits we favor as long-term dividend investors. We like buying blue chip dividend stocks that have safe payout ratios, generate consistent [...]
McGraw Hill Financial (MHFI): Famous S&P Brand Supports This Dividend Aristocrat
McGraw Hill Financial (MHFI) owns one of the most important brands in the financial services market and has grown into a powerhouse provider of mission-critical information. The company’s many strengths have enabled helped it grow its dividend for more than 25 consecutive years, making it a member of the dividend aristocrats list and a high quality dividend stock we would consider for our Top 20 Dividend Stocks portfolio. Business Overview McGraw Hill Financial was incorporated in 1925 and has grown to be a major financial data and analytics company that serves many different customers in capital markets and commodity markets such as investment banks, asset managers, insurance companies, stock exchanges, energy traders, automotive executives, and more. Some of [...]