AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV ) has been raising its dividend annually for more than 50 years and is thus a Dividend King, if we include the years before the split with Abbott Labs ( ABT ). UnusuallyI have been an investor for a number of years mainly focusing on dividend paying companies. I think dividends and, perhaps more importantly, the growth of them, are foundational for high risk-adjusted long term returns. My approach is therefore to focus on stocks that either pay stable and high dividends and/or are increas ...

Key Takeaways Atmos Energy's 2025 EPS is projected at $7.33 and sales at $4.81B, up 15.6% year over year.ATO plans $3.7B in 2025 capex and $24B by 2029 to boost pipeline safety and reliability.Atmos Energy's current annual dividend is $3.48 per share and targets 6-8% yearly growth through 2026.Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) benefits from strategic acquisitions, the addition of industrial customers and constructive rate outcomes, which contribute to overall revenue and profitability growth. Given its growth ...

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) is included among the 12 Best Retail Dividend Stocks to Buy Now. The Dividend Growth Story of The TJX Companies (TJX) in Retail Dividend Stocks The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) runs more than 5,000 off-price stores across nine countries, with TJ Maxx as its leading banner and other major brands including Marshalls and HomeGoods. The company is recognized for offering discounted brand-name merchandise and creating a “treasure hunt” shopping atmosphere. Instead of keepi ...

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Thor Industries TodayTHOThor Industries$106.11 -2.38 (-2.19%) 52-Week Range$63.15▼$118.85Dividend Yield1.88%P/E Ratio25.43Price Target$100.00Add to WatchlistTHOR Industries NYSE: THO is poised to reach new stock price highs by early 2026. The company’s business is stable, growth is possible over the next 12 months, and there is potential for a strengthening market and outperformance relative to the company's guidance. The FOMC’s shift to rate reduction has its base rate on track to fall another 75 basis po ...

Cintas TodayCTASCintas$202.26 +2.22 (+1.11%) 52-Week Range$180.78▼$229.24Dividend Yield0.89%P/E Ratio45.87Price Target$221.00Add to WatchlistCintas' NASDAQ: CTAS price action confirmed that its stock is a buy in September. The price action pulled back early in the month as part of a larger, long-term consolidation associated with post-stock-split activity. It confirmed a critical level later in the month, following the FQ1 earnings report, and is now set up to continue its consolidation. Consolidation may ...

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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA) today announces that its Board of Directors have approved an increase in the company's quarterly dividend on its common share to $0.7325 per share. The new quarterly dividend represents an annualized dividend of $2.93, a 1% increase from the previous annual dividend of $2.90 per share. "Today's increase marks our 19th consecutive year of growing our dividend and reflects our continued focus on delivering stable and sustainable returns. ...

Not only have these stocks raised their dividends consistently, but they also offer above-average yields.Stocks that pay dividends can make for great long-term investments. The best reason to invest in them is that they can generate recurring cash flow for you on an ongoing basis.What's even better are dividend stocks that raise their payments over time. That's crucial because inflation can chip away at dividend income. Let's assume you collect $1,000 in dividends per year. Assuming the inflation rate avera ...

These energy stocks have visible growth through the end of the decade.Energy demand continues to grow. That enables energy companies to invest capital in expanding their businesses.ConocoPhillips (COP 2.31%) and MPLX (MPLX 2.02%) currently have expansion projects scheduled to come online through 2029, supporting sustained growth for years to come. Their robust growth profiles and record of delivering steadily rising high-yielding dividends make them brilliant energy stocks for investors to buy and hold for ...