Summary: Investing in dividend-paying stocks like Broadcom, Realty Income, Motorola, and Nike for stability and returns.

From Zacks Investment Research: 2024-12-24 16:06:23

The U.S. equity markets saw record highs in 2024, thanks to solid economic strength and an accommodative Federal Reserve. However, there were intense drops and market volatility due to geopolitical conflicts and mixed economic data. Amid this volatility, investing in dividend-paying stocks like Broadcom, Realty Income, Motorola, and Nike could provide stability and consistent returns. These companies have a history of dividend growth and strong fundamentals, making them attractive investments for the long term. Broadcom, for example, increased its dividend by 11% in fiscal 2024 and has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 17.8%.

Realty Income, a retail REIT, announced its 128th dividend increase in December 2024 and has seen compound annual dividend growth of 4.2% since 1994. Motorola, a communications equipment manufacturer, raised its quarterly dividend payout by 11% and has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 10.1%. Nike, known for athletic footwear and apparel, increased its dividend by 8% and has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 15%. These stocks offer stability and growth potential in a volatile market environment.



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