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Jim Cramer Says “Campbell’s Has Been Fighting the Bears for Years”
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-03 10:03
The Campbell’s Company (NASDAQ:CPB) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently focused on. Cramer questioned the company’s yield and whether it is worth buying. He remarked: “Conagra’s not the only food stock with an outsized yield. Campbell’s has been fighting the bears for years. Talk about solid brands… Pepperidge Farm, Cape Cod… V8, all solid. Stock yields just under 5%. Kind of tempting, but why is that yield that high? I think the only way to justify buying this one is if you’re waiting for a take ...
3 Beaten-Down Dividend Stocks for Patient Investors to Buy in July and Hold for Years to Come
The Motley Fool· 2025-07-12 11:45
Group 1: Watsco - Watsco's stock has increased by 991% over the last 20 years, with a 272% rise in the previous decade and a 154% increase over the last five years, although it has seen a 4% decline in the past year [5] - The current dividend yield for Watsco is 2.7%, but reinvesting dividends over the last 20 years would yield a total return of 2,020% [6] - Watsco is a leading player in the HVAC industry, consistently acquiring small distributors and integrating them to enhance sales and geographic reach [6][7] - The company utilizes technology to support HVAC contractors, improving operational performance and ensuring long-term growth prospects as demand for HVAC servicing remains strong [7][8] Group 2: Occidental Petroleum - Occidental Petroleum's stock has dropped about 29% over the past year, correlating with a 21.5% decline in oil prices [9][11] - Despite the stock decline, Occidental has shown strong performance with an 18.6% year-over-year increase in oil and gas production and generated $1.2 billion in free cash flow [12] - The company has maintained a conservative 20% payout ratio from 2020 to 2024, indicating a secure dividend despite lower energy prices [15] Group 3: Campbell's Company - Campbell's stock is currently at a 16-year low, primarily due to challenges in integrating acquisitions and generating high-margin sales growth [16][19] - The company has made significant acquisitions totaling $9.5 billion, which exceeds its current market cap of $9.3 billion, leading to concerns about overpayment [18] - Despite struggles, Campbell's generates substantial free cash flow that covers its 5.1% dividend yield, and its forward price-to-earnings ratio is significantly lower than its 10-year median [19][20]