From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-06 06:01:00

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) is a top dividend challenger in 2025, offering a 2.51% yield. The company excels in semiconductor manufacturing and electronics assembly solutions, with a strong financial position. KLIC reported impressive fourth-quarter earnings, showing revenue exceeding expectations and notable increases in operating and net income.

Investors favor dividend growers for their stability and long-term outperformance. A Guggenheim report found that companies raising dividends outperformed those reducing payouts, with an average annual return of 10.5%. Lower rates make dividend stocks attractive, leading to a broad-based market rally beyond large-cap growth names. Dividend growth strategies excel in various market conditions, offering long-term returns and portfolio protection.

Global dividend distributions hit a record $1.75 trillion in 2024, with underlying growth of 6.6%. Janus Henderson projects global dividends to reach $1.83 trillion in 2025, growing by 5.0%. Despite currency pressures, 88% of companies raised or maintained dividends, with key markets like the US, Canada, France, Japan, and China achieving new highs in payments.

During March’s turbulent market, dividend-paying stocks helped stabilize portfolios, outperforming amid trade policy uncertainties. Value and dividend-oriented names stood out as global equities fell 4.1%. Bank of America highlighted these trends, emphasizing the importance of dividend-focused strategies for investors seeking stability and long-term growth.



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