I'm on a mission to reach financial independence through passive income. Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks is a core piece of my strategy, so I tend to buy several dividend stocks each month as I have cash to invest. However, if I had to limit myself to just one high-yield dividend stock this July, Realty Income (O -0.07%) would be it. Here's why I think it's the quintessential income investment. Built to deliver dependable monthly dividendsRealty Income isn't like other real estate investment trus ...

Group 1: Stock Performance - PepsiCo's stock has decreased by 10% this year, while Coca-Cola's stock has risen by 16%, primarily due to PepsiCo's sluggish North American operations [2] - Since early January 2021, Coca-Cola's stock has increased approximately 40%, while PepsiCo's stock has only risen about 4% [10] - Both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo underperformed relative to the S&P 500 in 2021, 2023, and 2024, with Coca-Cola showing more consistent positive returns [11] Group 2: Revenue Growth - Coca-Cola achieved a 7% average annual revenue growth from 2021 to 2024, increasing from $38.7 billion to $47.1 billion, while PepsiCo's growth was 5%, rising from $79.5 billion to $91.9 billion [4] - Coca-Cola's revenue growth is driven by strong performance in both at-home and away-from-home channels, supported by effective pricing strategies [5] - PepsiCo's revenue growth was impacted by operational difficulties, including a significant recall in its Quaker Foods division, but it still achieved annual revenue growth [6] Group 3: Profitability Metrics - Coca-Cola's net margin declined from 25.3% to 22.6% from 2021 to 2024, while PepsiCo's net margin increased from 9.6% to 10.4% during the same period [8] - Coca-Cola has a better financial risk profile with a debt-to-equity ratio of 16% compared to PepsiCo's 27% [9] Group 4: Valuation Metrics - PepsiCo's stock trades at 17 times its trailing adjusted earnings of $8.03 per share, significantly lower than its four-year average P/E ratio of 22 times, indicating it is undervalued [12] - Coca-Cola's stock is trading at 25 times its trailing adjusted earnings of $2.89 per share, above its four-year average P/E of 22 times [13] Group 5: Future Outlook - Despite recent challenges, PepsiCo is expected to recover, with revenues anticipated to return to mid-single-digit growth starting next year [14] - Investors seeking reduced volatility may consider alternative investment strategies, such as the High Quality portfolio, which has outperformed the S&P 500 [15]

Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 3rd:European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) : This franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 96.8% over the last 60 days.European Wax Center has a PEG ratio of 0.50 compared with 3.50 for the industry. The company possesses a  Growth Score of B.Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) : This in ...

HOUSTON, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter financial results on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time). The company plans to issue its second quarter 2025 earnings release and earnings presentation in advance of the call. Both will be available on KBR’s website. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations section of KBR’s website at inve ...

I'm a full time value investor and writer who enjoys using classical value ratios to pick my portfolio. My previous working background is in private credit and CRE mezzanine financing for a family office. I'm also a fluent Mandarin speaker in both business and court settings, previously serving as a court interpreter. I have spent a good chunk of my adult working life in China and Asia. I have worked with top CRE developers in the past including The Witkoff Group , Kushner Companies, Durst Organization and ...

Seoul, South Korea , July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) (“Gravity” or “Company”), a developer and publisher of online and mobile games, announced that GRAVITY Game Vision, Ltd., Gravity's wholly-owned subsidiary, has officially launched Ragnarok: Twilight (Chinese Title: RO仙境傳說：曙光), an MMORPG Mobile game, in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau on July 3, 2025. Ragnarok: Twilight provides the classic element of the original Ragnarok Online while introducing unique features like the ...

During the past five years, Strategy (MSTR 7.77%) has been one of the top-performing stocks in the world. It's up a head-spinning 3,200% during that period. And it shows no signs of letting up anytime soon. Year to date, Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) is up 32%.But here's the thing: If you want regular cash flow and a steady stream of high monthly income, those capital gains aren't going to help you. You will only generate income if you sell the stock.As an alternative, you could invest in the Y ...

SHANGHAI, China, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jiayin Group Inc. (“Jiayin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JFIN), a leading fintech platform in China, today announced the record date and payment date of cash dividends. As previously announced, the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) approved the declaration and payment of cash dividends of US$0.20 per ordinary share, or US$0.80 per American depositary share (“ADS”). The Board further approved that the holders of the Company’s ordinary shares show ...

SINGAPORE, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OMS Energy Technologies Inc. (“OMS” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: OMSE), a growth-oriented manufacturer of surface wellhead systems (“SWS”) and oil country tubular goods (“OCTG”) for the oil and gas industry, today announced that its CEO Mr. How Meng Hock will join a leadership panel at the Third Annual ORY APAC-US Conference, taking place on July 8–9, 2025, in Singapore. Mr. How will participate in the opening panel session, titled “The Long Game: Building Business ...

Dan Ives of Wedbush, known for his bullish tech takes, just raised his price target on CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) to $575. The upgrade comes amid an impressive 2025 performance. CrowdStrike stock is up 42.83% year-to-date, currently trading at $496.10 after a 0.82% rise in Wednesday’s session. The new $575 target represents 15.9% upside from current levels, reflecting what the Wedbush analyst described as “increased momentum in the field around its cyber platform approach.”CrowdStrike price predict ...