Here are two stocks with long track records of prioritizing returning capital to shareholders.Recent research from Hartford Funds suggests the seemingly mundane strategy of investing in dividend stocks could lead to substantial gains. Specifically, going back to 1960, approximately 85% of the S&P 500's impressive 51,000% surge is owed to reinvesting dividends and compounding.With that in mind, let's examine a couple of longtime dividend-paying stocks that might be worth buying even at or near 52-week highs. ...

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is likely to register an improvement in both the top and bottom lines when it reports first-quarter 2024 results on Apr 25, before the opening bell.Q1 EstimatesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for CAT’s total sales is $16 billion, suggesting growth of 1% from the year-ago quarter.The consensus estimate for quarterly earnings per share for Caterpillar is currently $5.12, which indicates growth of 4.3% from the year-ago reported figure. The earnings estimates have moved up 0.4% in the past ...

Bill Gates, a renowned billionaire, prioritizes dividend income in his investment strategy. Gates is projected to raise an impressive $463.2 million in dividends this year, reflecting his commitment to secure and consistent long-term income.In particular, Gates strategically invests in companies that offer robust dividend yields, indicating his trust in their stability and potential for growth. Recent disclosures from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust’s 13F filing reveal five key stocks significantl ...

While most stocks pay quarterly dividends, investors can still construct a portfolio that allows them to get paid monthly.How? Let me explain –The first stock pays dividends in January, April, July, and October. The second stock pays out in February, May, August, and November. And finally, the third stock will pay its dividend in March, June, September, and December.So, investors can reap steady monthly paydays with just a little positioning.A combination of Coca-Cola (KO) , Caterpillar (CAT) , and McDonald ...

Infrastructure stocks are poised for significant growth as global economies look to revitalize and modernize aging infrastructure. With governments channeling substantial funding towards building and enhancing roads, bridges, utilities and energy projects, the infrastructure sector offers investors attractive long-term opportunities.Right now the global economy is at a crossroads, as it battles with socio-economic instability and climate change. These two pressing issues are critical to building a society t ...

The bull and bear debate over the cyclical stock rages on.Caterpillar (CAT -1.11%) is a cyclical stock, meaning its revenue, profit margin, profits, and cash flow tend to ebb and flow along with the economy. Its earnings can overshoot expectations when the economy is in growth mode and undershoot them when it is slowing.Recently, two heavyweight analysts published opposing views regarding the stock. Morgan Stanley's analyst set a new price target is $327 with an equal weight rating, while J.P. Morgan's new ...

Let’s be real – the narrative for Dow stocks to buy now tends to be one of relative safety. What are the chances that the 30 companies of the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be the most exciting ideas of any given year? I’d say quite low.However, circumstances can always change, as we’ve seen in the geopolitical environment. Following Iran launching missiles against Israel in retaliation for allegedly bombing its embassy in Syria, the world is on edge regarding Israel’s likely response. What adds to the c ...

MikeyGen73 Growth prospects The chart below shows how uninspiring Caterpillar's (NYSE:CAT) earnings growth is in the next 3 years according to analysts' expectations. As seen, its EPS is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate ("CAGR") of 3.3% between FY 2024 and FY 2026. This translates to an EPS of $21.2 in 2024 to 23.36 in 2026. Then in 2027, a sizable decline is expected to bring its EPS back to $17.16. Seeking Alpha I may not completely share the above consensus view (my growth projections a ...

The stock market has enjoyed a good run to start the year. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are both up by roughly 10% year-to-date. However, these indices are likely to face resistance soon.Stocks don’t continue to march up higher. They will face resistance and go through corrections. A correction occurs when a stock, index, or fund loses at least 10% of its value from its peak. Assets only exit their corrections after claiming fresh all-time highs.Corrections and market downturns can feel intimidating whe ...

Caterpillar (CAT) closed the most recent trading day at $371.98, moving -0.02% from the previous trading session. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.74%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.01%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.68%.The construction equipment company's stock has climbed by 8.95% in the past month, exceeding the Industrial Products sector's gain of 3.51% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.8%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of C ...