This video analyzes 16 stocks that recently increased their dividend payouts. The speaker, Zamos, shares his opinions, picks, and a detailed analysis of each company's financial health, dividend growth, and sustainability. He emphasizes investing in high-quality, resilient companies with predictable growth.
MNT Bank's ticker symbol is MTB, and its current dividend yield is 3%. Realty Income Corporation's ticker symbol is O, and its current dividend yield is not explicitly stated but is described as "juicy" and its dividend distribution is monthly.
Zamos assesses BP's dividend as unsustainable due to a very high payout ratio (5,569%) compared to its extremely low earnings per share (three pennies). He points out that BP's profits per share have been negative for several years and that they cut their dividend by 50% during the pandemic.
Wells Fargo had the highest dividend growth rate at 12.5% year-over-year.
Zamos excludes Wingstop from his portfolio despite its strong 11.1% dividend growth rate because he has a personal protein allergy that prevents him from eating chicken, and he prefers to experience the food of restaurant companies he invests in.
