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3 Underlooked Companies With Strong Dividends And Growth
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Published Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:58:58 -0400 on Seeking Alpha
When searching for dividend stocks, yield isn't everything. It's also important to consider growth prospects and dividend history. If a company can't grow, it can't grow its dividend, potentially leaving you in the dust as other dividend stocks enjoy higher dividend growth and capital appreciation. While big-name companies like Coca-Cola (KO) and Procter & Gamble (PG) often take the spotlight, in many cases, lesser-known companies can offer equally solid returns. I've found several underlooked companies with above-median dividends as well as a five-year history of dividend increases. These companies have strong growth prospects, and warrant further consideration. Safeway Corp ( SWY ) (click to enlarge. Source: FreeStockCharts.com) Safeway is a grocery store company encompassing well known chains like Randall's, Tom Thumb, Safeway, and Vons. Safeway has a good record of cost-cutting, engaging in measures such as the adoption of reusable product containers (RPCs). Safeway is also increasing revenue through fuel sales. Both... Read more
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