Dividend stocks provide a unique hedge against rising inflation around the world. For the past 25 years, dividend aristocrats have been S&P 500 companies that have increased their dividends at least once a year. Diversifying an investment portfolio with high-quality, long-term dividend payers is a smart move. Investment strategy head Liz Young at SoFi, an American online personal finance company, urged investors to focus on companies with strong earnings prospects in the 2022 earnings season. Avenue Capital Management founder Marc Lasry predicted that the Fed would pay close attention to the state of the market.
Insider Monkey analyzes the 10 dividend aristocrats with over 3% yield. Kimberly-Clark Corporation currently offers a 3.30 percent dividend yield as of January 25. For the past 49 years, the company has increased its dividends. Quarter-to-quarter profit and sales declines are expected to be the worst in Q4. 3M is a multinational conglomerate based in the United States that operates in a variety of industries, including safety and industrials; transportation; electronics; health care; and consumer products. According to GAAP, the company’s Q4 EPS came in at $2.31, exceeding expectations by $0.29. For the past 54 years, Federal Realty Investment Trust has consistently increased dividends. The analyst told investors in a research note that the company could see “outsized” growth in funds from operations over the next few years compared to the strip center group. Walgreens Boots Alliance is a notable dividend aristocrat, with 46 consecutive dividend increases in its rich dividend history. Results for the fourth quarter of 2021 were released on January 6 and showed earnings per share of $1.68, which was $0.34 higher than the consensus estimate. Energy company Consolidated Edison, Inc. serves the New York metropolitan area by providing electricity and gas. It has been a dividend aristocrat for 47 years in a row now because of its consistent dividend increases. As of the third quarter of 2021, Electron Capital Partners was the largest shareholder, with 1.35 million shares valued at $98.4 million. For more details, click 10 Dividend Aristocrats With Over 3% Yield.
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