A dividend is a distribution of a portion of a company's profits to shareholders as a reward for their investments. When a ...

Even after the fair value trim, Merck stock looks undervalued. The company’s balance sheet is sound and carries low risk. We expect steady future dividends, supported by a payout ratio of close ...

Packaged food giant Kraft Heinz ( KHC 2.20%) yields about 5.3%, which is more than investors can get from most high-yield ...

Vici Properties has increased its dividend every year since it came public. Realty Income has three decades of annual ...

Dividend stocks have been a staple feature of any ... can have a ratio up to 80% — if they carry a quality balance sheet. 3. Fair valuation: The easiest way to underperform on the stock market ...

PepsiCo generated $12.5 billion in net cash from operating activities last year, more than covering the $7.2 billion it paid in dividends. The company also has a strong cash-rich balance sheet.