KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corporation
| Previous Close | 132.42 |
| Open | 132.17 |
| Bid | 132.16 x 1000 |
| Ask | 132.21 x 1200 |
| Day's Range | 131.93 - 133.43 |
| 52 Week Range | 106.59 - 143.50 |
| Volume | 239,846 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,660,081 |
| Market Cap | 45.674B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.52 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 22.67 |
| EPS (TTM) | 5.83 |
| Earnings Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 4.12 (3.11%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2019-09-05 |
| 1y Target Est | 138.50 |
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8 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Buy Now
Even though the U.S.-China trade war is seemingly easing, it could flare back up again at any time. As a result, many investors are still looking for defensive stocks to buy now. Of course, in the most extreme example, you can elect to go all into cash. However, history has proven that to be the worst thing to do. Instead, this is a good time to consider dividend aristocrats.First, market uncertainty incentivizes stable dividend stocks to buy now. How so? Passive-income generating companies typically perform better than high-flying growth names during bearish phases. For one thing, investors can still collect their payouts even if their portfolio isn't doing too well. Moreover, organizations that have a history of consistent payouts tend to be levered toward secular or otherwise steady industries.And there's no better paragon of stability than dividend aristocrats. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, dividend aristocrats have three main requirements: they must be equities traded in the S&P 500, have 25 years-plus of dividend increases and meet size/liquidity benchmarks.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips * 7 Large-Cap Stocks to Give a Wide Berth However, a word of caution. Just because you put dividend aristocrats in your list of stocks to buy now doesn't guarantee a smooth ride. If the markets turn volatile, you can expect virtually all names to incur red ink.But the major selling point is magnitude. With dividend aristocrats, you're limiting your potential losses due to the robustness of the target company. Better yet, the volatility provides a rare discount for these stalwarts of industry.So with that in mind, here are eight stocks to buy now with a long track record of payouts: Stocks to Buy: McDonald's (MCD)Source: Shutterstock Dividend Yield: 2.6%I'm going to start my list of stocks to buy now with a name I was wrong about: McDonald's (NYSE:MCD). One of the reasons why I didn't like MCD stock was that the Golden Arches apparently wasn't winning over millennials. But recently, I started eating out at McDonald's, and I discovered that the real fundamentals don't match the "paper" data.For instance, the McDonald's app is incredibly convenient. You order what you want on your phone and go up to the counter or the drive-thru. Very quickly, their employees deliver your selected items. And let's talk about the drive-thru: it's lightning-quick, even with rows of waiting cars. That's a major plus for MCD stock.Finally, McDonald's is a proud member of the dividend aristocrats. It has increased its payout consistently over a 43-year period. If a downturn were to impact the markets, MCD stock is a name you'll want to own. Colgate-Palmolive (CL)Source: Shutterstock Dividend Yield: 2.6%When you're on the hunt for stable stocks to buy now, you don't want to get too cute. Instead, you'll want to go with a proven name like Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL). The investment thesis for CL stock is straightforward and simple. Even in times of recession, people still need to brush their teeth. Thus, I expect a steady revenue stream no matter what happens in the coming months and years. * 7 Large-Cap Stocks to Give a Wide Berth I believe CL stock will give you excellent protection over the coming months. Keep in mind that Colgate-Palmolive has increased their dividends for 55 years. That's an impressive feat, even compared to other dividend aristocrats. Further, it's a status that management won't give up without a fight. Cardinal Health (CAH)Source: Shutterstock Dividend Yield: 3.6%In recent years, the healthcare sector has suffered a black eye from a public relations standpoint. Thus, it's no surprise that many companies in this segment have faltered. However, I'd consider putting Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) on your list of stocks to buy now. Unlike other players in this broad category, CAH stock is strongly levered to secular demand.In other words, Cardinal Health has a wide range of professional medical products. They run the gamut from anesthesia-related equipment to laboratory products down to something as mundane as gloves. While medical technology is always improving, some things will always remain the same. For these everyday concerns in the medical field, Cardinal Health has folks covered. Ultimately, that's a great catalyst for CAH stock.Another factor is that the company very much belongs on the list of dividend aristocrats. While the exact number of dividend increases causes some disagreement, CAH is included in the Proshares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (BATS:NOBL). And whatever the case, it has reliably raised dividends for at least the last 14 years. Aflac (AFL)Source: Shutterstock Dividend Yield: 2%Simply put, Aflac (NYSE:AFL) is a great company with an incredibly relevant service. As you no doubt have learned through their quirky commercials, Aflac specializes in supplemental insurance. Essentially, their range of products protect you financially from incidents that "regular" insurance doesn't cover or cover adequately. Plus, their solutions represent an incremental cost for much peace of mind, bolstering the case for AFL stock.And while most millennials probably think they're invincible, many will encounter situations that give them a reality check. Additionally, they may hear horror stories about how coverage gaps financially ruined one of their peers. Whatever the case, Aflac, and by logical deduction, AFL stock, has opportunities to rise through word of mouth. * 7 Large-Cap Stocks to Give a Wide Berth Finally, Aflac is one of the most stable stocks to buy now among dividend aristocrats. Kimberly-Clark (KMB)Source: Shutterstock Dividend Yield: 3.1%I don't always prepare for recessions. But when I do, I take a long look at Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB). If you're concerned about a prolonged downturn in the U.S. or global economy, you'll also want to consider KMB stock. As with Colgate-Palmolive, the bullish argument here is very simple: even in recessions, people need to use the bathroom.And without getting graphic, people also need to take care of themselves after a lengthy session with the porcelain throne. Kimberly-Clark offers some of the best products for this endeavor, and I speak from personal experience. Moreover, the company has other family-care products. If you think about it, KMB stock is truly a cradle-to-grave investment.Kimberly-Clark has traded among dividend aristocrats for 46 years. That makes its shares one of the stocks to buy now in my book. Chevron (CVX)Source: Shutterstock Dividend Yield: 3.9%With the U.S. and China trading barbs and sanctions, it's no surprise that oil companies like Chevron (NYSE:CVX) fell. On surface level, CVX stock currently faces two major headwinds. First, global volatility means lower demand overall for energy. Second, the push for clean and renewable energies makes CVX stock appear antiquated, and perhaps soon approaching irrelevancy.Admittedly, the first point is going to be a major distraction for Chevron. However, even in the middle of a recession, people still require transportation. Thus, I don't see demand falling completely off the cliff. On the second point, I believe green energy is more a gimmick than a practical reality. Our infrastructure is simply not ready to accommodate innovations like electric vehicles on a mass scale. * 7 Large-Cap Stocks to Give a Wide Berth Granted, CVX stock is a risky play among this list of stocks to buy now. That said, the trade war dynamic should drive shares to an attractive discount. At that point, I think Chevron becomes a bargain because the world still needs fossil-fuel-based energy. AT&T (T)Source: Shutterstock Dividend Yield: 5.2%With AT&T (NYSE:T), we're really getting into the riskier side of the dividend stocks to buy now. I say this for a couple of reasons. One, with a yield of 5.2%, sustainability becomes a concern. Second, and a perfect segue, the dividend payout ratio for T stock is on-paper astronomical. Therefore, many bears anticipate that AT&T will lose its status as one of the key dividend aristocrats.However, it's important to point out that telecoms usually have extremely large depreciation and amortization costs. That artificially depresses earnings, which makes the high payout ratio somewhat deceptive. Still, I concede the point that T stock is saddled with an unprecedented debt level. Its big-moat, slow-growth narrative is distracting, especially when we may be headed toward a recession.That said, this criticism focuses on the headline print. In reality, AT&T is one of very few companies that have the resources and know-how to roll out the 5G network. And because we're in a tech cold war with international adversaries, I see the government supporting T stock big time. 3M (MMM)Source: Shutterstock Dividend Yield: 3.4%Last on my list of stocks to buy now is applied-sciences firm 3M (NYSE:MMM). After providing largely steady gains over the last several decades, MMM stock is in trouble. Hitting a peak around February of 2018, shares have formed an ugly bearish trend channel. Efforts to time the bottom have badly bruised speculators.Surely, I'm not alone when I say that I dislike the phrase "this time, it's different." It's almost bad karma to use those words when discussing an investment thesis. However, I genuinely believe that with MMM stock, this is a valid descriptor.One of the toughest challenges for MMM stock is that the underlying company didn't have a relevant product. That calculus has changed with their latest "Flex & Seal Shipping Roll." Essentially, this is a customizable shipping package that doesn't require tape or other cumbersome equipment.Looking at the video demonstration of Flex & Seal, I think it's a game-changer for retail. By logical deduction, then, it's a game-changer for MMM stock.As of this writing, Josh Enomoto is long T stock. 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3 Consumer Stocks with Safe Dividends
Will we or won't we have a recession? That's the question that is troubling some investors. When recession fears hit, many investors retreat to the relative safety of dividend stocks. These stocks offer the benefit of modest capital growth and regular dividend payments.For income investors, this can be a timely source of cash for regular expenses. For investors who don't need the income, many dividends can be reinvested to provide the benefit of compounding.But not all dividend stocks are the same. One mistake that some investors make is to chase a high yield. But that company that is paying a 5% dividend (or higher) today may not be able to sustain a dividend at that level.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsThe two questions investors need to ask regarding the safety of their dividend are: How likely is the company to sustain the dividend? And are they likely to increase it?In this way, investors can use many of the same research tools they would use when evaluating a stock for growth. Fundamentals can tell an important story. For this reason, many of the safest dividend stocks are located in defensive sectors. These are sectors that perform well regardless of economic conditions. The products that these companies manufacture are considered consumer staples. The consistent revenue stream makes the dividend extremely safe. And in some cases, these companies are part of the elite Dividend Aristocrat club, which means they have increased their dividend for at least 25 straight years. * 7 Stocks to Sell Before They Roll Over So let's get to it. Here are three consumer stocks that pay safe dividends. Consumer Dividend Stocks: Kimberly-Clark (KMB)Source: Trong Nguyen / Shutterstock.com Dividend Yield: 3.1% Year-to-Date Gain: 15.4%We lead off with Kimberly Clark (NYSE:KMB). I said in the introduction that consumer stocks focus on consumer staples. There are very few products that exemplify the category of staple products more than diapers, toilet paper and other hygiene products. And KMB is the owner of well-known brand names that garner customer loyalty, such as Huggies, Kleenex and Depends.In addition to being sold in over 175 countries, company data cites that 1 in 4 consumers use at least one of their products every day.On Aug. 1, the company declared their most recent quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share. The dividend was paid on Oct. 2, 2019 to shareholders of record on Sept. 6, 2019.The company has now paid a dividend to shareholders for 85 consecutive years. It was also the 46th consecutive year that Kimberly-Clark increased its dividend payment.In addition to the safe and growing dividend, Kimberly-Clark stock is benefiting from the company's aggressive restructuring plan that has boosted sales to a three-year high. Falling commodity prices are further helping the company's margins and boosting profits. General Mills (GIS)Source: designs by Jack / Shutterstock.com Dividend Yield: 3.7% Year-to-Date Gain: 33.4%General Mills (NYSE:GIS) stock is not behaving like a traditional dividend stock. It's up a whopping 33% in 2019. Now, in fairness, that is still significantly below its high of around $72 per share in 2016. This has led some, including InvestorPlace contributor Will Healy, to express some skepticism about the ability of GIS to increase its dividend, which it has done for 15 straight years.I have a more bullish outlook. The company is the parent of iconic brands such as Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Yoplait. While these may not have the cache or large margins of some of the more trendy organic products, they have the advantage of being recognizable and most importantly popular.Whether or not the economy is headed for a recession, there are signs of contraction. And while consumers won't stop buying food, they may start squeezing their budget at the edges. And that puts GIS brands front and center. * 7 Under-the-Radar Retail Stocks to Buy Now Plus, even if General Mills fails to increase their dividend, they have paid a dividend in one form or another for 120 consecutive years. That's income that investors can count on. Flowers Foods (FLO)Source: Billion Photos / Shutterstock Dividend Yield: 3.6% Year-to-Date Gain: 11.5%When it comes to Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) stock, it's helpful to remember that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Despite changing dietary habits, including low-carbohydrate diets, the company's staple products of packaged bakery foods remain in steady demand. The company's brand portfolio includes names such as Nature's Own multigrain breads, Tastykake snacks and Wonder bread.FLO stock is easily outpacing the S&P 500 in 2019. And in May, the company announced it was raising its quarterly dividend by 5.6% to 19 cents per share. Even with the increase, the company still has a comfortable payout ratio at around 70% of earnings.There is some concern about the long-term growth of the dividend. FLO is showing declining earnings of slightly more than 5% over the last five years. This is a bit of a concern should the economy show further deterioration. However, the company is still paying the dividend out of profits and cash flow so, unless earnings drop precipitously, it looks quite safe.As of this writing, Chris Markoch did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 7 Stocks to Sell Before They Roll Over * 5 Beaten-Up Stocks to Buy That Could Be Saved By An Acquisition * 4 Startup Stocks Getting Smashed The post 3 Consumer Stocks with Safe Dividends appeared first on InvestorPlace.
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Edited Transcript of KMB earnings conference call or presentation 22-Oct-19 2:00pm GMT
Q3 2019 Kimberly-Clark Corp Earnings Call
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