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5 Savvy Dividend Growth Stocks For Retirees

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  Published Tue, 29 May 2012 04:37:33 -0400 on Seeking Alpha
  

  
  

  Retirees are searching the markets for high yield dividend stocks with safety. Preservation of capital is a primary concern for many retirees. The safety factor, in quantitative terms, is clearly outlined in the company's balance sheet. A debt laden stock is primarily owned by the bond holders. Ideally a company should have a manageable level of debt versus cash on hand. Secondly the income statement should clearly display free cash flow exceeding the dividend payout. Retirees need income and dividend growth. I will highlight 5 stocks which display the characteristics of dividend stocks appropriate for retirees. 1. Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Lockheed Martin is taking aggressive steps to limit the downside risk due to U.S. military budgetary cuts. Lockheed Martin increased their earnings from continuing operations by 20%. Lockheed Martin has bought back common shares. The 2007 common shares outstanding was 409 million. This has been reduced by to 2011's... Read more
  

  Stock name									ISIN	Last trade		P/E	Earnings/Share	Dividend/Share	Dividend yield
  LOCKHEED MARTIN									US5398301094	106.30		12.3	8.67	4.60	4.33
  MCDONALDS									US5801351017	101.03		18.9	5.39	3.08	3.05
  CLOROX									US1890541097	85.98		20.2	4.27	2.56	2.98
  IBM									US4592001014	206.16		14.3	14.50	3.80	1.84
  ABBOTT LABORATORIES									US0028241000	37.48		77.1	0.49	0.56	1.49

  
  

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