Top Rated NasdaqGS Dividend Stocks
SpartanNash is one of companies on my list of top dividend stocks. Dividend stocks are a safe bet to increase your portfolio value as they provide both steady income and cushion against market risks. Dividends can be underrated but they form a large part of investment returns, playing an important role in compounding returns in the long run. I’ve made a list of other value-adding dividend-paying stocks for you to consider for your investment portfolio.
SpartanNash Company (NASDAQ:SPTN)
SpartanNash Company distributes and retails grocery products. Established in 1917, and currently lead by David Staples, the company employs 11,950 people and with the company’s market cap sitting at USD $656.91M, it falls under the small-cap group.
SPTN has a juicy dividend yield of 4.08% and is paying out -46.94% of profits as dividends , and analysts are expecting a 34.30% payout ratio in the next three years. SPTN’s last dividend payment was US$0.72, up from it’s payment 10 years ago of US$0.20. They have been dependable too, not missing a single payment in this time. More on SpartanNash here.
Pentair plc (NYSE:PNR)
Pentair plc operates as a diversified industrial manufacturing company in the United States, Europe, and internationally. Established in 1966, and currently headed by CEO , the company provides employment to 18,400 people and has a market cap of USD $12.00B, putting it in the large-cap stocks category.
PNR has a good dividend yield of 3.12% and pays 49.79% of its earnings as dividends , and analysts are expecting the payout ratio in three years to hit 58.25%. PNR’s last dividend payment was US$1.40, up from it’s payment 10 years ago of US$0.68. Much to the delight of shareholders, the company has not missed a payment during this time. In the last 12 months, Pentair has experienced an earnings growth of 14.70%. Continue research on Pentair here.
Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR)
Ventas, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a leading real estate investment trust. Formed in 1983, and now run by Debra Cafaro, the company provides employment to 493 people and has a market cap of USD $18.45B, putting it in the large-cap group.
VTR has a large dividend yield of 6.03% and is currently distributing 90.01% of profits to shareholders , with the expected payout in three years being 172.75%. VTR’s DPS have risen to US$3.16 from US$2.05 over a 10 year period. They have been consistent too, not missing a payment during this 10 year period. The company recorded earnings growth of 77.02% in the past year, comparing favorably with the us reits industry average of 12.71%. Interested in Ventas? Find out more here.
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