Dividend Stocks

Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) is incredibly cheap. For example, based on earnings estimates, BMY stock trades at just 7.8 times next year’s earnings. Source: IgorGolovniov / Shutterstock.com In addition, it has an attractive dividend yield of 3.11%, which is likely to increase soon. I estimate the stock is worth at least $84.47, or 46% more than

According to analysts, AT&T (NYSE:T) stock should more than cover its dividend when the company next reports earnings Oct. 26. Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com The consensus among analysts is for 77 cents per share of earnings. The dividend costs 51 cents. But in a world where the 30-year government bond yields 1.4%, AT&T stock is

Shares in United Healthcare (NYSE:UNH) were the “disaster du jour” on Sept. 21, following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. At one point, UNH stock was down $17. Source: Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com The stock’s fall assumed Ginsberg’s death will let the Trump administration have the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare,

Today I wanted to highlight five high-yield dividend stocks that also have a very cheap price. They sell well below the company’s tangible book value per share. In addition, the companies have low price-earnings (P/E) multiples. Selling below tangible book value means that the stock is below shareholders’ equity after deducting intangible assets. Typically these

The stock market can be broadly separated into two groups — dividend stocks and non-dividend stocks. Among stocks that pay dividends to shareholders, most do so on a quarterly basis. But there are other directions a company can take with its capital return policy. Some companies decide to pay a dividend once per year, while

Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) is a surprisingly polarizing stock. On the one hand, it seems to have caught the attention of Robinhood investors. Undoubtedly, they are attracted to the low share price. But as Josh Enomoto wrote recently, investors should not blindly apply the buy low, sell high mantra to ET stock. Source: Casimiro PT /

Investors love dividend stocks for a few reasons. First and foremost, that sweet dividend income. After all, investors like when an investment returns money in the form of dividends, and has the potential to appreciate in price. That growth potential is usually the secondary consideration. Stocks that possess both characteristics are true winners. The catch-22

Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET), the midstream pipeline and oil storage company, looks like an interesting stock in which to invest. It has an astounding dividend yield of 20.6% annually. But on further inspection, you realize that there is a problem here since ET stock has been falling, not rising. Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com In other words,

In winning its case against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) became the dominant supplier in 5G. Should QCOM stock investors cheer the decision? Source: testing / Shutterstock.com A three-judge panel of the Appeals Court in the Ninth Circuit ruled that Qualcomm’s control of patents essential to mobility is not an antitrust violation. This

The housing market and real estate stocks have understandably had a grueling 2020. According to the Urban Land Institute survey in May, economists predicted a $275 billion drop in real estate transaction volumes this year. Additionally, the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLRE) declined by 5.8% since the start of 2020, while the S&P

Covid 19 has weakened demand for oil resulting in declining production and prices. Hence, industry stalwarts such as Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) have taken a beating. However, with a focus on cost-reduction, debt management, and dividend expansion, Exxon Mobil stock is still worth investing in. Source: Harry Green / Shutterstock.com Second-quarter results were expectedly poor but

I may have gotten into Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock a little early last month. Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Bank stocks are still in bad odor because money remains free. The Federal Reserve has said it will pour money into the economy even if inflation rises. A three-month Treasury bill now yields .13%, a

Since my last article on Nokia (NYSE:NOK) about a month ago, shares have fallen about 17% to close at $4.14 yesterday. But I still believe Nokia stock is worth at least $6.74 per share. Source: RistoH / Shutterstock.com I detailed in my last article how I came up with that target price. This target is

For income-focuses investors, the proverbial Holy Grail is a company that offers good value along with a generous dividend. Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) fits the bill on both counts as ET stock is trading at a deep discount and the dividend yield is indisputably high. Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com That’s a very rare combination in

Jamie Dimon, the well-known chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), told investors in last quarter’s shareholder letter that they would continue  “to pay our dividend – unless the economic situation deteriorates materially and significantly.” But JPM stock may suffer if the bank does not increase the quarterly dividend in the next several weeks, as

There is no doubt that being an income investor in today’s bull market isn’t cool. But then again, it never is. No one likes to focus on dividend stocks until the good times end. Most successful long-term investors know that solid income stocks that provide growth and dividends are always an important part of a

Many investors have taken the view that the novel coronavirus has killed off the brick-and-mortar retail sector. And in doing so, the lockdown orders have also crushed all the real estate investment trusts that invest in commercial property. But one REIT in the space, Realty Income (NYSE:O) has bounced back. Reality Income stock is up

Unlike every other crisis that America has faced in modern history, the novel coronavirus pandemic affects each of us directly. No one can say that they haven’t felt the impact of this terrible outbreak. Therefore, the upcoming 2020 election could very well be a one-issue race. But don’t adopt the same singular attitude for your

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) declared another quarterly dividend even though it clearly cannot afford it. Exxon Mobil stock now has a very high dividend yield of 8.5%. It is inching higher as more believe that the company cannot sustain its dividend. Source: Michael Gordon / Shutterstock.com As I pointed out in my previous article, Exxon’s management

There are 65 so-called “dividend aristocrats,” which is the name given to companies that have managed to increase their dividends for 25 consecutive years. But how would an investor choose the best dividend aristocrats for their portfolio? After all, dividend aristocrats are established companies that are members of the S&P 500 index. That means they’re

Even if you’re a long-term, passive investor, you need to keep a wary eye on your holdings. Exhibit A? French drug maker Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY). Source: nitpicker / Shutterstock.com A year ago, Sanofi was a slow if stable global pharma name, locked in a trading range of $40-$50. The dividend, paid annually, was a little unpredictable,

For decades, oil-patch enthusiasts and income-focused investors have stuck by Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM). Much of the appeal of Exxon Mobil stock stems from the company’s willingness to maintain its generous dividend payouts quarter after quarter. Source: Shutterstock On the other hand, fluctuations in the oil price have caused Exxon Mobil stock to wobble. Even though