Buy These 4 Stocks Before Their Dividends Double (Again)

Today I’ve got good news and bad news for you—and four stocks with dividends destined to double soon. First, the good news: S&P 500 companies are sending out more dividend cash than ever before. According to FactSet, dividends per share (DPS) are at an all-time high, hitting $43.90 in the 12 months ending in April, up 7.5% from the previous 12-month period. The bad news? The party’s ending … or at least winding down. That’s because stalling earnings growth is forcing companies to dig deeper into their profits to keep the dividend parade rolling. Dividends and Earnings: On a Collision Course Right now, a record 44 S&P 500 companies have payout ratios above 100%—so they’re paying... Read more