Dividend Aristocrat
25 Best & 10 Cheapest Dividend Aristocrats
2021-09-15
Dividend Aristocrats Dividend Aristocrats that look very attractively valued today. I often get asked if I could give a list of my best stocks to invest in. Unfortunately, that is a very loaded question simply because the best stocks (businesses) are not always the best investments. That pesky valuation often gets in the way. This […]
Cardinal Health Update-A Dividend Aristocrat on Sale
2020-04-16
Introduction On November 22, 2017, I published an article titled: “Cardinal Health: A Dividend Aristocrat the Risk Is Already Priced In.” At that time, Cardinal Health (CAH) was trading at approximately $56 per share and was paying a dividend of $1.81 representing a dividend yield of about 3.1%. Of course, a lot has changed with […]
Stanley Black & Decker Inc.: FAST Graphs Fundamental Valuation by the Numbers Analysis
2018-07-11
Introduction Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) is a leading manufacturer of hand tools, home security systems, industrial solutions and general hardware. In the following analyze out loud video I will illustrate that this Dividend Aristocrat has generated an above-average record of operating growth. As a result, the company has also produced dividend growth averaging 5.8% […]
Roper Technologies: The Best-Performing Dividend Aristocrat for the Past 2 Decades Is Not a Good Investment Today
2018-07-03
Introduction Roper Technologies Inc. (ROP) has been the best-performing Dividend Aristocrat over the last couple of decades. However, Roper is not your typical dividend growth stock. In fact, in many ways I believe the company is better thought of as a growth stock. Nevertheless, growth is a great asset to possess in every investor’s toolbox. […]
Coca-Cola: FAST Fundamental Analysis
2018-06-29
Introduction Coke is one of the most, if not the most, recognized brands in the world. As a stock, The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is a blue-chip Dividend Aristocrat that has increased its dividend for 56 consecutive years. The company is A+ rated by S&P Capital IQ, offers a current dividend yield of 3.6% and a […]
3M Company: It Didn’t Take a Crystal Ball to See That It Was Overvalued: Part 3
2018-05-31
Introduction 3M Company 3M Company is a perfect example of a blue-chip Dividend Aristocrat company where Mr. Market has a long history of valuing it at a higher multiple of earnings than other lesser quality companies with similar fundamentals. Regular readers of my work will attest to the fact that I am an avid proponent […]