The word "growth" is the central word in the phrase Dividend Growth Investing, yet DGI often gets a bad rap as a stodgy method of saving for retirement. I think this misperception arises from the fact that some proponents of the strategy (who may be more focused on income than returns) require a certain minimum yield threshold for their investments. This, in turn, screens many of the higher growth companies from their radar, as higher growth companies generally have lower payout ratios than their slower growth counterparts.
As a result, many of the same old slow-growing blue chips like Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), Proctor & Gamble (NYSE:PG), and General Mills (NYSE:GIS) are widely held and discussed in the "Dividends" section of Seeking Alpha, while other higher growth opportunities are passed over. This is unfortunate, because there are several very high quality companies that are being disqualified simply because of a lower yield.
These lower yield, higher growth companies can be excellent investments for those with an extended time horizon, and even for retirees they can be a nice boost for a portfolio. For all the angst of wanting enough immediate income, a freshly minted retiree should realize that they are also likely looking at a 20 year time frame for their investments. As the ssa.gov life expectancy calculator shows, a male turning 62 years old in 2016 can expect to live an additional 21.6 years.
Top Blue Chip Stocks To Buy Right Now: Discovery Communications, Inc.(DISCB)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Max Byerly]
Discovery (NASDAQ:DISCB) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.13, Morningstar.com reports. Discovery had a negative net margin of 7.40% and a positive return on equity of 19.34%. The company had revenue of $2.31 billion for the quarter.
- [By Billy Duberstein]
You might think Discovery Inc.'s (NASDAQ:DISCA) (NASDAQ:DISCK) (NASDAQ:DISCB) stations primarily feature nature videos and celebrity cooks, but did you know it's actually becoming a player on the international sports scene? While known for its namesake Discovery Channel and documentary brands such as The Learning Channel, HGTV, and the Food Network, Discovery has actually been in the sports business since 2012, when it first acquired a minority stake in European sports channel Eurosport. Discovery was apparently pleased enough with the channel's progress to buy 100% of Eurosport in July 2015, and that year, Eurosport won the exclusive rights to broadcast the Olympics in Europe from 2018-2022.
- [By Billy Duberstein]
Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:DISCA) (NASDAQ:DISCB) (NASDAQ:DISCK) has traded very cheaply over the past few years. As more and more U.S. consumers "cut the cord" on the traditional cable bundle, Discovery's channels (which now include all Scripps Networks Interactive channels) have seen their subscriber counts decline. That, combined with the high debt load incurred for the company's 2017 acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive, sent investors running for the hills last year. In 2017, the company's three share classes dropped from roughly 10% to roughly 21%.
Top Blue Chip Stocks To Buy Right Now: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.(WMT)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Matthew Cochrane]
For a quick example, let's calculate the P/E ratio of Walmart (NYSE: WMT). For the 2017 fiscal year, the company reported diluted earnings per share of $3.28. As I write, the price of the company's shares is $86.84. To obtain the P/E ratio we simply divide the stock price by the EPS:
- [By Jeremy Bowman]
In recent years, a slew of retailers including Walmart (NYSE:WMT), Target (NYSE:TGT), and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) have announced wage hikes as the labor market has tightened and demands from labor groups have increased. However, these wage hikes are usually incremental. Target, for instance, promised $15/hour by the end of 2020, after lifting hourly wages to $11 earlier this year.
- [By Jeremy Bowman]
The behemoth claims nearly half of the market. Amazon is expected to control 49.1% of U.S. e-commerce sales in 2018, up 43.5% from the prior year, according to eMarketer. Its strong position has been fortified by Amazon's Whole Foods acquisition and rapid growth of the company's third-party marketplace. Its e-commerce market share dwarfs that of its closest competitor, eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY), at 6.6%, while Apple and Walmart (NYSE:WMT) follow at 3.9% and 3.7%, respectively. E-commerce as an industry continues to take share from brick-and-mortar retail, with online sales in the U.S. growing about 15% per year since the recession, while overall retail growth, which includes e-commerce, has averaged just 4.3%.
- [By Ethan Ryder]
Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) – Investment analysts at KeyCorp issued their Q1 2020 earnings per share estimates for shares of Walmart in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, August 16th. KeyCorp analyst E. Yruma expects that the retailer will post earnings of $1.10 per share for the quarter. KeyCorp currently has a “Overweight” rating and a $107.00 price target on the stock. KeyCorp also issued estimates for Walmart’s Q2 2020 earnings at $1.26 EPS, Q3 2020 earnings at $1.03 EPS and Q4 2020 earnings at $1.37 EPS.
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The company owns more than 5,000 properties leased to 260 different commercial tenants. I'm not talking about vulnerable mom-and-pop retailers either, but rock-solid renters such as Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT), Circle K, Kroger (NYSE: KR) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD). These properties are found in 49 states and leased to tenants in 48 different industries, insulating the company from a downturn in any one sector or geographic area.
Top Blue Chip Stocks To Buy Right Now: Selective Insurance Group, Inc.(SIGI)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Stephan Byrd]
Baldwin & Lyons Inc Class B (NASDAQ: SIGI) and Selective Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SIGI) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and earnings.
- [By Shane Hupp]
Cornercap Investment Counsel Inc. increased its position in Selective Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SIGI) by 53.9% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 37,910 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 13,285 shares during the quarter. Cornercap Investment Counsel Inc. owned 0.06% of Selective Insurance Group worth $2,301,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- [By Motley Fool Transcribers]
Selective Insurance Group Inc (NASDAQ:SIGI)Q4 2018 Earnings Conference CallFeb. 01, 2019, 10:00 a.m. ET
Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks:Operator
- [By Shane Hupp]
Selective Insurance (NASDAQ:SIGI) – Boenning Scattergood decreased their Q2 2018 earnings per share estimates for shares of Selective Insurance in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, May 3rd. Boenning Scattergood analyst R. Farnam now expects that the insurance provider will earn $0.83 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.96. Boenning Scattergood has a “Hold” rating on the stock. Boenning Scattergood also issued estimates for Selective Insurance’s Q4 2018 earnings at $1.04 EPS, Q1 2019 earnings at $0.88 EPS, Q2 2019 earnings at $0.85 EPS, Q3 2019 earnings at $0.98 EPS and Q4 2019 earnings at $1.05 EPS.
Top Blue Chip Stocks To Buy Right Now: Almost Family Inc(AFAM)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Max Byerly]
Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Almost Family Inc (NASDAQ:AFAM) by 12.6% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 62,175 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 6,953 shares during the quarter. Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in Almost Family were worth $3,482,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
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