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5 Dividend Stocks That Are Worth A Look

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  Published Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:09:31 -0400 on Seeking Alpha
  

  
  

  I have learned over many years of investing that one of the most important factors for a dividend paying stock is not only the current yield, but also whether the company has been willing to increase its dividend over time. An increase in the dividend signals strength in the company's cash flow and a commitment to returning capital to its investors. Here is a list of five stocks with a healthy record of dividend increases that I believe are worth looking into and could bolster the return of your portfolio. Chevron Corporation (CVX) Chevron, with a 3.2% yield, has a track record of raising its dividend annually at a rate of 8.5%. Currently, Chevron is $10 below its 52-week high and $6 below its 50-day moving average. At a 7.5 PE ratio, the stock is relatively cheap for its sector and should have some room to run. This company has... Read more
  

  Stock name									ISIN	Last trade		P/E	Earnings/Share	Dividend/Share	Dividend yield
  CHEVRON									US1667641005	125.40		9.4	13.23	4.00	3.19
  GENERAL DYNAMICS									US3695501086	76.94		0.0	-1.01	2.24	2.91
  MICROSOFT									US5949181045	34.15		17.8	1.94	0.92	2.69
  WAL-MART STORES									US9311421039	76.33		15.2	5.07	1.88	2.46
  EATON									US2780581029	68.24		20.2	3.40	1.60	2.34

  
  

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