Dividend Stock To Watch: Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS)

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) share price jumped at US$ 95.85 before falling back to end the trade at US$ 94.81 a share. The dividend stock is -2.77% off a 52-week high stock price of US$ 97.51 but is up 67.86% since hitting the US$ 57.11. Investors are buying the stock with a trailing-twelve-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.07.

After a -0.86% fall from previous close of US$ 95.63, Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS) has a US$ 17.65 Billion market cap. The company pays a US$ 0.28-cent-per-share quarterly dividend, giving it a 1.18% yield. That brings its full year payout to US$ 1.12 and 22.5% annual payout ratio based on EPS. According to FT, Year on year, both dividends per share and earnings per share excluding extraordinary items growth increased 63.08% and 26.48%, respectively. The positive trend in dividend payments is noteworthy since very few companies in the Semiconductors industry pay a dividend. Additionally, five year annualized earnings per share growth ranks above the industry average relative to its peers.

The SWKS has soared 27.37% year-to-date. The equity has gained steam in recent weeks, with shares up about 23.49% in the past three months. It added -1.82%, climbed 3.35% and jumped 27.55% in the week, one month and six months, respectively. Revenue growth rate was recorded at 18.3% and net income per share was seen moving at a 34.2% rate in the past five years.

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) is over -4% below analysts’ consensus price target of US$ 93.33. The stock has blown through analysts’ low price target of US$ 66, but is still below the high US$ 109 target. On a price appreciation basis over the past 12 months, the stock returned 44.84%.

Financial Times data shows, In 2016, Skyworks Solutions Inc reported a dividend of 1.06 USD, which represents a 63.08% increase over last year. The 8 analysts covering the company expect dividends of 1.13 USD for the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of 6.98%. The most recent short interest data show 6.49% of the company’s stock are short sold. It would take about 4.78 days to cover all short positions. In terms of volatility, it has a beta coefficient of 0.75 and technical analysis volatility indicator called Average True Range or ATR around 2.17.

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) closed 27.96% above its 200-day moving average which many technicians use as a guide to the long-term trend, so stocks above the line are considered to be in longer-term uptrends, while those below it are considered to be in downtrends. The stock is 11.67% above another chart threshold, its 50-day moving average and 1.8% above its 20-day simple moving average.

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Dividend Stock To Watch: Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS)

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Dividend Stock To Watch: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) share price jumped at US$ 83.72 before falling back to end the trade at US$ 82.97 a share. The dividend stock is -13.6% off a 52-week high stock price of US$ 97.48 but is up 10.63% since hitting the US$ 75.3. Investors are buying the stock with a trailing-twelve-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.69.

After a -0.93% fall from previous close of US$ 83.75, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) has a US$ 30.5 Billion market cap. The company pays a US$ 0.34-cent-per-share quarterly dividend, giving it a 1.64% yield. That brings its full year payout to US$ 1.36 and 42.1% annual payout ratio based on EPS. According to FT, Year on year, both dividends per share and earnings per share excluding extraordinary items growth increased 23.91% and 4.83%, respectively. The positive trend in dividend payments is noteworthy since only some companies in the Personal & Household Prods. industry pay a dividend. Additionally when measured on a five year annualized basis, dividend per share growth is above the industry average relative to its peers, while earnings per share growth is in-line with the industry average.

The EL has soared 8.91% year-to-date. The equity has gained steam in recent weeks, with shares up about 7.57% in the past three months. It added -1.99%, climbed 1.64% and jumped -7.98% in the week, one month and six months, respectively. Revenue growth rate was recorded at 5% and net income per share was seen moving at a 11.2% rate in the past five years.

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) is over 6% above analysts’ consensus price target of US$ 89.4. The stock has blown through analysts’ low price target of US$ 72, but is still below the high US$ 105 target. On a price appreciation basis over the past 12 months, the stock returned -8.25%.

Financial Times data shows, In 2016, Estee Lauder Companies Inc reported a dividend of 1.14 USD, which represents a 23.91% increase over last year. The 14 analysts covering the company expect dividends of 1.29 USD for the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of 13.16%. The most recent short interest data show 2.69% of the company’s stock are short sold. It would take about 2.72 days to cover all short positions. In terms of volatility, it has a beta coefficient of 0.87 and technical analysis volatility indicator called Average True Range or ATR around 1.22.

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) closed -3.07% below its 200-day moving average which many technicians use as a guide to the long-term trend, so stocks above the line are considered to be in longer-term uptrends, while those below it are considered to be in downtrends. The stock is 3.8% above another chart threshold, its 50-day moving average and 0.58% above its 20-day simple moving average.

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Dividend Stock To Watch: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)

Dividend Stock To Watch: Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI)

Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI) share price jumped at US$ 21.53 before falling back to end the trade at US$ 21.38 a share. The dividend stock is -28.29% off a 52-week high stock price of US$ 30.42 but is up 13.91% since hitting the US$ 18.91. Investors are buying the stock with a trailing-twelve-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.26.

After a 2.2% rise from previous close of US$ 20.92, Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) has a US$ 8.13 Billion market cap. The company pays a US$ 0.15-cent-per-share quarterly dividend, giving it a 2.81% yield. That brings its full year payout to US$ 0.6 and 31.1% annual payout ratio based on EPS. According to FT, Year on year, both dividends per share and earnings per share excluding extraordinary items growth increased 10.00% and 31.42%, respectively. The positive trend in dividend payments is noteworthy since very few companies in the Apparel/Accessories industry pay a dividend. Additionally, five year annualized earnings per share growth is in-line with the industry average relative to its peers.

The HBI has tumbled -0.14% year-to-date. The equity has slowed down in recent weeks, with shares lower about -11.1% in the past three months. It added 2.54%, climbed -9.61% and jumped -22.06% in the week, one month and six months, respectively. Revenue growth rate was recorded at 6.3% and net income per share was seen moving at a 18% rate in the past five years.

Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI) is over 27% above analysts’ consensus price target of US$ 27.54. The stock has yet to strike analysts’ low price target of US$ 22, and is still below the high US$ 34 target. On a price appreciation basis over the past 12 months, the stock returned -22.29%.

Financial Times data shows, In 2016, HanesBrands Inc reported a dividend of 0.44 USD, which represents a 10.00% increase over last year. The 9 analysts covering the company expect dividends of 0.57 USD for the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of 29.77%. The most recent short interest data show 7.51% of the company’s stock are short sold. It would take about 3.62 days to cover all short positions. In terms of volatility, it has a beta coefficient of 0.74 and technical analysis volatility indicator called Average True Range or ATR around 0.69.

Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI) closed -12.85% below its 200-day moving average which many technicians use as a guide to the long-term trend, so stocks above the line are considered to be in longer-term uptrends, while those below it are considered to be in downtrends. The stock is -1.49% below another chart threshold, its 50-day moving average and 0.9% above its 20-day simple moving average.

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Dividend Stock To Watch: Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI)

Dividend Stock To Watch: Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG)

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) share price jumped at US$ 57.97 before falling back to end the trade at US$ 57.68 a share. The dividend stock is -6.36% off a 52-week high stock price of US$ 62.35 but is up 44.82% since hitting the US$ 41.63. Investors are buying the stock with a trailing-twelve-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.15.

After a 0.23% rise from previous close of US$ 57.55, Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG) has a US$ 10.19 Billion market cap. The company pays a US$ 0.365-cent-per-share quarterly dividend, giving it a 2.53% yield. That brings its full year payout to US$ 1.46 and 36.6% annual payout ratio based on EPS.

The HOG has tumbled -0.5% year-to-date. The equity has slowed down in recent weeks, with shares lower about -0.45% in the past three months. It added 0.65%, climbed -2.76% and jumped 8.77% in the week, one month and six months, respectively. Revenue growth rate was recorded at 2.5% and net income per share was seen moving at a 10.4% rate in the past five years.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) is over -3% below analysts’ consensus price target of US$ 57.29. The stock has blown through analysts’ low price target of US$ 44, but is still below the high US$ 73 target. On a price appreciation basis over the past 12 months, the stock returned 40.59%.

Financial Times data shows, In 2016, Harley-Davidson Inc reported a dividend of 1.40 USD, which represents a 12.90% increase over last year. The 14 analysts covering the company expect dividends of 1.47 USD for the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of 4.71%. The most recent short interest data show 8.86% of the company’s stock are short sold. It would take about 8.05 days to cover all short positions. In terms of volatility, it has a beta coefficient of 0.86 and technical analysis volatility indicator called Average True Range or ATR around 0.99.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) closed 9.83% above its 200-day moving average which many technicians use as a guide to the long-term trend, so stocks above the line are considered to be in longer-term uptrends, while those below it are considered to be in downtrends. The stock is -0.63% below another chart threshold, its 50-day moving average and 0.91% above its 20-day simple moving average.

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Dividend Stock To Watch: Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG)

Dividend Stock To Watch: Fastenal Company (FAST)

Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) share price jumped at US$ 50.99 before falling back to end the trade at US$ 50.87 a share. The dividend stock is -0.7% off a 52-week high stock price of US$ 51.56 but is up 36.86% since hitting the US$ 37.7. Investors are buying the stock with a trailing-twelve-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.46.

After a 0% fall from previous close of US$ 50.87, Fastenal Company (FAST) has a US$ 14.69 Billion market cap. The company pays a US$ 0.32-cent-per-share quarterly dividend, giving it a 2.52% yield. That brings its full year payout to US$ 1.28 and 69.4% annual payout ratio based on EPS. According to FT, Year on year, growth in dividends per share increased 7.14% while earnings per share excluding extraordinary items fell by -2.30%. The positive trend in dividend payments is noteworthy since only some companies in the Constr. & Agric. Machinery industry pay a dividend. Additionally when measured on a five year annualized basis, both dividend per share and earnings per share growth ranked in-line with the industry average relative to its peers.

The FAST has soared 8.98% year-to-date. The equity has gained steam in recent weeks, with shares up about 14.28% in the past three months. It added 0.95%, climbed 0.42% and jumped 16.84% in the week, one month and six months, respectively. Revenue growth rate was recorded at 7.4% and net income per share was seen moving at a 7.4% rate in the past five years.

Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) is over -3% below analysts’ consensus price target of US$ 50.4. The stock has blown through analysts’ low price target of US$ 40, but is still below the high US$ 56 target. On a price appreciation basis over the past 12 months, the stock returned 17.45%.

Financial Times data shows, In 2016, Fastenal Co reported a dividend of 1.20 USD, which represents a 7.14% increase over last year. The 12 analysts covering the company expect dividends of 1.27 USD for the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of 5.42%. The most recent short interest data show 6.67% of the company’s stock are short sold. It would take about 7.63 days to cover all short positions. In terms of volatility, it has a beta coefficient of 0.96 and technical analysis volatility indicator called Average True Range or ATR around 0.85.

Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) closed 15.33% above its 200-day moving average which many technicians use as a guide to the long-term trend, so stocks above the line are considered to be in longer-term uptrends, while those below it are considered to be in downtrends. The stock is 4.26% above another chart threshold, its 50-day moving average and 1.52% above its 20-day simple moving average.

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Dividend Stock To Watch: Fastenal Company (FAST)

Dividend Stock To Watch: Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)

Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) share price jumped at US$ 28.8416 before falling back to end the trade at US$ 28.57 a share. The dividend stock is -20.75% off a 52-week high stock price of US$ 37.48 but is up 94.13% since hitting the US$ 15.3.

After a 1.71% rise from previous close of US$ 28.09, Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) has a US$ 4.9 Billion market cap. The company pays a US$ 0.25-cent-per-share quarterly dividend, giving it a 3.5% yield. That brings its full year payout to US$ 1. According to FT, Year on year, both dividends per share and earnings per share excluding extraordinary items growth increased 5.08% and 1.50%, respectively. The positive trend in dividend payments is noteworthy since very few companies in the Business Services industry pay a dividend. Additionally when measured on a five year annualized basis, both dividend per share and earnings per share growth ranked in-line with the industry average relative to its peers.

The MUR has tumbled -7.4% year-to-date. The equity has slowed down in recent weeks, with shares lower about -4.87% in the past three months. It added 0.53%, climbed -9.41% and jumped -3.21% in the week, one month and six months, respectively. Revenue growth rate was recorded at -15.1% and net income per share was seen moving at a -20.8% rate in the past five years.

Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) is over 12% above analysts’ consensus price target of US$ 32.56. The stock has blown through analysts’ low price target of US$ 24, but is still below the high US$ 42 target. On a price appreciation basis over the past 12 months, the stock returned 76.06%.

Financial Times data shows, Murgitroyd Group plc had revenues for the full year 2016 of 42.23m. This was 6.06% above the prior year’s results. The most recent short interest data show 14.14% of the company’s stock are short sold. It would take about 8.28 days to cover all short positions. In terms of volatility, it has a beta coefficient of 2.07 and technical analysis volatility indicator called Average True Range or ATR around 0.9.

Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) closed -2.04% below its 200-day moving average which many technicians use as a guide to the long-term trend, so stocks above the line are considered to be in longer-term uptrends, while those below it are considered to be in downtrends. The stock is -6.93% below another chart threshold, its 50-day moving average and -1.72% below its 20-day simple moving average.

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Dividend Stock To Watch: Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)

Dividend Stock To Watch: Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY)

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY) share price jumped at US$ 10.5 before falling back to end the trade at US$ 10.5 a share. The dividend stock is -1.8% off a 52-week high stock price of US$ 11.29 but is up 21.27% since hitting the US$ 9.81. Investors are buying the stock with a trailing-twelve-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 90.52.

After a 0.38% rise from previous close of US$ 10.46, Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) has a US$ 10.64 Billion market cap. The company pays a US$ 0.3-cent-per-share quarterly dividend, giving it a 11.43% yield. That brings its full year payout to US$ 1.2.

The NLY has soared 5.32% year-to-date. The equity has gained steam in recent weeks, with shares up about 7.96% in the past three months. It went down 0%, climbed 2.54% and jumped 2.37% in the week, one month and six months, respectively. Revenue growth rate was recorded at -15.2% and net income per share was seen moving at a -27.2% rate in the past five years.

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY) is over -3% below analysts’ consensus price target of US$ 10.35. The stock has blown through analysts’ low price target of US$ 9, but is still below the high US$ 11 target. On a price appreciation basis over the past 12 months, the stock returned 18.94%.

The most recent short interest data show 1.86% of the company’s stock are short sold. It would take about 2.79 days to cover all short positions. In terms of volatility, it has a beta coefficient of 0.2 and technical analysis volatility indicator called Average True Range or ATR around 0.11.

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY) closed 4.25% above its 200-day moving average which many technicians use as a guide to the long-term trend, so stocks above the line are considered to be in longer-term uptrends, while those below it are considered to be in downtrends. The stock is 3.49% above another chart threshold, its 50-day moving average and 1.72% above its 20-day simple moving average.

Dividend Stock To Watch: Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY)

Dividend Stock To Watch: Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI)

Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE:BHI) share price jumped at US$ 61.29 before falling back to end the trade at US$ 61.06 a share. The dividend stock is -10.74% off a 52-week high stock price of US$ 68.59 but is up 62.14% since hitting the US$ 38.16.

After a -0.15% fall from previous close of US$ 61.15, Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI) has a US$ 25.78 Billion market cap. The company pays a US$ 0.17-cent-per-share quarterly dividend, giving it a 1.11% yield. That brings its full year payout to US$ 0.68.

The BHI has tumbled -5.76% year-to-date. The equity has gained steam in recent weeks, with shares up about 3.13% in the past three months. It added -1.01%, climbed -1.91% and jumped 23.43% in the week, one month and six months, respectively. Revenue growth rate was recorded at -13.1% and net income per share was seen moving at a -29.1% rate in the past five years.

Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE:BHI) is over 12% above analysts’ consensus price target of US$ 69.46. The stock has blown through analysts’ low price target of US$ 45, but is still below the high US$ 85 target. On a price appreciation basis over the past 12 months, the stock returned 55.66%.

The most recent short interest data show 2.21% of the company’s stock are short sold. It would take about 3.23 days to cover all short positions. In terms of volatility, it has a beta coefficient of 0.75 and technical analysis volatility indicator called Average True Range or ATR around 1.31.

Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE:BHI) closed 15.49% above its 200-day moving average which many technicians use as a guide to the long-term trend, so stocks above the line are considered to be in longer-term uptrends, while those below it are considered to be in downtrends. The stock is -4.08% below another chart threshold, its 50-day moving average and -1.38% below its 20-day simple moving average.

Dividend Stock To Watch: Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI)