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3 Reasons Buffett Blew It on IBM
The following piece is intended to shed greater light on the issues causing IBM’s current struggles, their potential persistence, and the key points underlying the bull and bear cases. Despite being a technology stock, IBM has Buffett’s fingerprints all over it. Buffett started buying IBM in the $170s in 2011 (IBM most recently closed near $158) and upped his position during Q4 2014. Is Buffett making a big mistake buying more shares of IBM, or should long-term dividend investors look to add or initiate a position? Read on to learn if we think now is the time to add IBM to our notable Top 20 Dividend Stocks list. What Does IBM Do? If you are like me, understanding and analyzing [...]
Automatic Data Processing: High Quality Dividend Growth
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) is a durable business that provides mission-critical software and outsourcing solutions. The company’s high mix of recurring revenue (91% retention rate), participation in large and fragmented markets (10% share in $100+ billion market), strong balance sheet ($1.8 billion net cash), asset-light business model, and commitment to shareholders (40 years of consecutive dividend growth; targets total return in the top quartile of the S&P500) underscore its fundamental strength. With a Safety Score of 99 and a Growth Score of 82, ADP is one of the more attractive dividend stocks and was added to our Top 20 Dividend Stocks list on 6/29/15 at a price of $80.91 . Business Description: ADP provides a range of solutions, via [...]
Accenture: Dividend Growth Stock With 10%+ Total Return Potential
Accenture (ACN) is a high quality business that appears suitable for long-term dividend growth investors. The company has very sticky relationships with large global clients, generates significant cash flow with its asset-light business model, invests heavily to remain at the forefront of industry change, maintains a rock solid balance sheet, and appears to be trading at a reasonable valuation. With a Safety Score of 100 and a Growth Score of 79, ACN's dividend is extremely secure and appears to offer 10%+ total return potential in future years for patient investors. Business Description: Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, providing end-to-end services to Global 2000 clients to help them transform and achieve tangible and measurable [...]