Dividend stocks are everywhere, but many just downright stink. In some cases, the business model is in serious jeopardy, or the dividend itself isn't sustainable. In others, the dividend is so low, it's not even worth the paper your dividend check is printed on. A�solid dividend�strikes the right balance of growth, value, and sustainability.
Today, and one day each week for the rest of the year, we're going to look at one dividend-paying company that you can put in your portfolio for the long term without too much concern. This isn't to say that these stocks don't share the same macro risks that other companies have, but they are a step above your common grade of dividend stock. Check out�last week's selection.
This week, we'll turn our attention to a dominant name in personal-care products, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG ) , and I'll show you why this stock makes a strong case to be a staple in your income portfolio.
Trouble for personal care products?
What a difference a year makes for P&G! Last year the personal care-products company responsible for bringing you Tide laundry detergent, Crest toothpaste, Gillette razors, Pampers diapers, and dozens of other brand-name items struggled under not one, but two consecutive earnings warnings. P&G was weighed down by consumers' tight spending habits that had them trading down to lesser-priced non-brand-name items. In addition, unfavorable currency exchange rates in Europe were lopping off significant chunks of profit when converted back into dollars. P&G actually had quite a few Wall Street analysts questioning whether its glory days were now gone.
Top 5 Long Term Companies To Invest In 2015: Pershimco Resources Inc. (PRO.V)
Pershimco Resources Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, development, and operation of mining properties. The company explores for gold and silver ores, and base metals. It holds interests in various mining properties in Canada and South America, including the Cerro Quema project in Panama and the Courville Gold Project in the Val-d'Or Gold Mining Camp in Canada. Pershimco Resources Inc. is headquartered in Rouyn-Noranda, Canada.
Top 5 Long Term Companies To Invest In 2015: Supreme Resources Ltd (SPR.V)
Supreme Resources Ltd., a junior exploration and mining company, engages in the acquisition and development of mineral resource properties in Canada. The company primarily explores for copper, gold, silver, and zinc deposits. Its principal properties include TAS project covering a total area of 30,000 acres located in the Similkameen Mining Division of British Columbia; and Verde project comprising an area of 1,200 acres located to the east of Virginia Pit of Copper Mountain Camp. The company was formerly known as Universal Energy Corporation and changed its name to Supreme Resources Ltd. in February 2007. Supreme Resources Ltd. was incorporated in 1979 and is based in Coquitlam, Canada. Supreme Resources Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Just Energy Exchange Corp.
Top 5 Asian Stocks To Buy For 2015: Arch Therapeutics Inc (ARTH)
Arch Therapeutics, Inc. (Arch), formerly Almah, Inc., incorporated on September 16, 2009, operates as a life science company developing polymers containing peptides intended to form gel-like barriers over wounds to stop or control bleeding. Arch is a medical device company offering an approach to the rapid cessation of bleeding (hemostasis) and control of fluid leakage (sealant) during surgery and trauma care. Arch�� products are in preclinical development. The first product, AC5, is designed for hemostasis in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) and open surgical procedures.
AC5
AC5 is a synthetic peptide consisting of naturally occurring amino acids. When squirted or sprayed onto a wound, AC5 intercalates into the nooks and crannies of the connective tissue where it builds itself into a physical, mechanical structure. That structure provides a barrier to leaking substances, including blood and other bodily fluids, regardless of type of surgery or, based on early data, clotting ability.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Bryan Murphy]
When traders think of post-surgical wound management stocks, they may first think of names like Cytomedix, Inc. (OTCBB:CMXI) or Alliqua Inc. (OTCMKTS:ALQA). And well they should. Both companies have something of a history in the arena. ALQA is the purveyor of SilverSeal and Hydress antibiotic bandages, while CMXI is the developer of the AutoloGel system, which induces an affected patient's on body to do what it's supposed to do if there's a wound that won't heal. Cytomedix also makes the Angel platelet-rich plasma (PRP) delivery system. There's a relatively new name to add to the list of game-changing stocks in wound-management industry, however.... Arch Therapeutics Inc. (OTCBB:ARTH). The company is developing - well, has developed - a product called AC5 that nips post-surgical bleeding in the bud, largely negating the need for other post-surgical bleeding-control measures.
Top 5 Long Term Companies To Invest In 2015: Laurentian Bnk Cda Com Cad1 (LB.TO)
Laurentian Bank of Canada, together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, and independent advisors in Canada. Its Retail and SME-Qu茅bec segment offers transactional products, mortgage solutions, loans, and lines of credit; and investment products, including guaranteed investment certificates, term deposits, mutual funds, etc. through branches, electronic networks, a call centre, and mobile sales force. This segment also provides Visa credit card services, debit cards, credit insurance products, and trust services, as well as various commercial financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises. The company�s Real Estate and Commercial segment provides financing for commercial real estate properties; and commercial banking services to businesses. This segment offers short-and long-term financing solutions, investment products, transactional services, VISA credit cards, electronic ser vices, foreign exchange transactions, and international transaction settlement. Its B2B Bank segment offers banking and financial products, including investment loans, residential mortgage loans, high-interest accounts, GICs, and investment accounts and services through network of financial advisors and brokers. The company�s Laurentian Bank Securities and Capital Markets segment is engaged in the research and trading of government and corporate securities, as well as securities issued by small-cap companies for portfolio managers; and financing of governments, corporations, and small-cap companies. This segment also provides retail brokerage services, such as advisory, trading and research, and immigrant-investor programs; and business services, including back-office administrative services. As of October 31, 2013, Laurentian Bank of Canada operated approximately 153 branches and 422 automated banking machines. The company was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in Montr
Top 5 Long Term Companies To Invest In 2015: McCormick & Company Inc (MKC)
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (McCormick) manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the food industry, retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. The Company�� sales, distribution and production facilities are located in North America and Europe. Additional facilities are based in China, Australia, Mexico, India, Singapore, Central America, Thailand and South Africa. The Company operates in two business segments: consumer and industrial. During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011, the Company�� consumer business contributed 59% of sales and 79% of operating income and the industrial business contributed 41% of sales and 21% of operating income.
McCormick�� products are sold directly to customers and also through brokers, wholesalers, and distributors. In the consumer segment, products are resold to consumers through a range of retail outlets, including grocery, mass merchandise, warehouse clubs, discount, and drug stores under a range of brands. In the industrial segment, products are used by food and beverage manufacturers as ingredients for their finished goods and by food service customers as ingredients for menu items to enhance the flavor of their foods. Customers for the industrial segment include food manufacturers and the foodservice industry supplied both directly and indirectly through distributors.
Consumer Business
The Company�� brands in the Americas include McCormick, Lawry�� and Club House. The Company also markets brands, such as Zatarain��, Thai Kitchen and Simply Asia. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) its brands include the Ducros, Schwartz and Kamis brands of spices, herbs and seasonings and a line of Vahine brand dessert items. In the Asia/Pacific region its primary brand is McCormick, with the exception of India where its joint venture owns and trades under the Kohinoor brand. The Company�� customers span a variety of retail o! utlets that include grocery, mass merchandise, warehouse clubs, discount and drug stores, served directly and indirectly through distributors or wholesalers. In addition to marketing its products to these customers, the Company is also a supplier of private label items, also known as store brands. More than 250 other brands are sold in the United States with additional brands in international markets.
Industrial Business
In its industrial business, the Company provides a range of products to multinational food manufacturers and foodservice customers. The foodservice customers are supplied both directly and indirectly through distributors. Its range of products include seasoning blends, natural spices and herbs, wet flavors, coating systems and compound flavors. In addition to a broad range of flavor solutions, we strive to achieve customer intimacy.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Marc Bastow]
Speaking of consecutive dividend increase streaks, food processor Hormel (HRL) increased its dividend for the 48th consecutive year, while spice maker McCormick (MKC) upped its dividend for a 28th consecutive year.
- [By Bruce Kennedy]
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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, spices and seasonings specialist McCormick & Co. (NYSE: MKC ) has earned a coveted five-star ranking.
- [By Nicholas Ward]
McCormick (MKC) was the clearest buy that I ran across this quarter. I own this stock in my actual portfolio as well as in The Seeking Alpha Experiment. MKC's stock price fell drastically after is 4th quarter earnings release. However, when looking at the numbers I realized that the company set records for revenue, net income, and EPS. These numbers did not meet analyst expectations which is why the stock fell. MKC does support a rather high P/E of 23x and some of this selloff was likely related to profit taking. However, when looking at the long term growth of the company's share price, its prominence within the spice trade, and the fact that MKC (especially in the post dip $60 price range) seemed to be a perfect acquisition candidate, it's lofty P/E did not dissuade me. MKC has given shareholders an annual return of 13% over the past 10 years. McCormick also pays a healthy dividend (1.86% at quarter's end) which it has increased for 27 consecutive years. The company's most recent dividend increase was 10%. MKC's current payout ratio is 42%. This number seems reasonable after MKC's record earnings year. I have no immediate plans for my position in MKC. I believe this stock to be of core holding quality and plan on adding to this position on any significant dips.
Top 5 Long Term Companies To Invest In 2015: UMW Holdings Bhd (UMWS.KL)
UMW Holdings Berhad is engaged in import, assembly and marketing of passenger and commercial vehicles and related spares and manufacturing of original/replacement automotive parts; trading and manufacturing of a wide range of light and heavy equipment including related spares for use in the industrial, construction, agricultural and mining sectors; and manufacturing and trading of oil pipes and providing various oil and gas services including drilling and pipe-coating. The Company operates in five segments: automotive, equipment, manufacturing and engineering, oil and gas and other. The automotive segment is principally engaged in the import, assembly and marketing of passenger and commercial vehicles and related spares. In September 2013, UMW Holdings Berhad announced the winding up of UMW Petrodril Siam Co. Ltd.
Top 5 Long Term Companies To Invest In 2015: United Uranium Corp (UUC.V)
United Uranium Corp., an exploration stage company, engages in locating, acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral resource properties in Canada. The company holds interests in uranium, diamond, and precious metal properties in Saskatchewan and Alberta. It holds a 100% interest in the mineral claims, S-111365, located in the vicinity of Wollaston Lake in Northern Saskatchewan. The company is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.
Top 5 Long Term Companies To Invest In 2015: Alon USA Energy Inc. (ALJ)
Alon USA Energy, Inc. engages in refining and marketing petroleum products primarily in the South Central, Southwestern, and Western regions of the United States. The company operates in three segments: Refining and Marketing, Asphalt, and Retail. The Refining and Marketing segment refines crude oil into petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, petrochemicals, feed stocks, asphalts, and other petroleum products. It markets finished products and blend stocks through sales and exchanges with other oil companies, state and federal governmental entities, unbranded wholesale distributors, and various other third parties. This segment also markets motor fuels to distributors under the Alon brand; and licenses Alon brand name and provides payment card processing services, advertising programs, and loyalty and other marketing programs to licensed locations. The Asphalt segment is involved in the marketing of patented tire rubber modified asphalt products; and production of paving and roofing grades of asphalt comprising performance-graded asphalts, emulsions, and cutbacks. This segment sells paving asphalt to road and materials manufacturers and highway construction/maintenance contractors; polymer modified or emulsion asphalt to highway maintenance contractors; and roofing asphalt to roofing shingle manufacturers or other industrial users. The Retail segment operates retail convenience stores that offer various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, food products, tobacco products, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and general merchandise primarily under the 7-Eleven and Alon brands. As of December 31, 2012, it had 298 retail convenience stores located in Central and West Texas, and New Mexico. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Alon USA Energy, Inc. is a subsidiary of Alon Israel Oil Company, Ltd.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Tom Dorsey]
Over a several day period, I submitted questions and Mr. Eisman, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Alon USA Energy Inc. (ALJ) and the parent company of Alon USA Partners LP Inc. (ALDW) responded. He provided some key insights to some challenges the company faces, where the company is going, and the opportunities available in the future. This insight should provide investors with additional information to understand the value of the company and the opportunity as an investor in the company.
- [By Dan Dzombak]
Among companies with over a $1 billion market cap, today's oil and gas stocks leader was Alon USA Energy (NYSE: ALJ ) , up 4.95% to $17.16. During the refiners' drop on Tuesday and Wednesday, Alon dropped 12.89%. Despite the comeback today, the stock is still down 8.6% from where it was before the plunge. Alon USA owns refineries in Louisiana and California, 11 asphalt terminals, as well as 300 7-11 retail locations. The company has been profiting heavily from the massive price difference between WTI and Brent crude. In November of 2012, the company IPO'd its Big Springs refinery as a master limited partnership, Alon USA Partners LP,�the proceeds of which Alon used to pay down debt.
- [By Rich Smith]
The Department of Defense issued $1.3 billion worth of new contract awards Friday. However, a single, $950 million award for engineering services accounted for the bulk of the spending -- and that one went to a series of privately held companies. Publicly traded names fared less well. Among the few winners:
- [By Ben Levisohn]
Alon USA Energy (ALJ) and Alon USA Partners (ALDW) are surging thanks to a Credit Suisse upgrade, even as refiners like Valero Energy (VLO), Phillips 66 (PSX) and Holly Frontier (HFC) stumble.
Bloomberg NewsAnalyst Edward Westlake and team explain their optimism for the Alon USA pair:
ALDW: Accounting for the revised commodity forecasts (plus support from
the self-help programs that the company is pursuing), our LT EBITDA rises by c4% on average. Granted that there is the possibility that ALDW will not be able to pay out a distribution in 4Q13/1Q14, we flag that for those willing to look past the near-term headwinds, the rolling 12 month forward potential yield starting in 2Q14 is 15% (and rises to c20% by 4Q14) ��Certainly hard to overlook at these levels.ALJ: Accounting for the revised commodity forecasts (plus support from selfhelp
programs), our LT EBITDA rises by c9% on average. ALJ could be worth up to c$15/sh (including the $2.25/sh expected contribution from the Bakersfield start-up ��Delivery of this project is key). At current levels, the stock still provides c20% upside in the scenario where Bakersfield does not proceed (or c40% if it does). We raise our rating and target price to Neutral and $14/sh.Alon USA Energy has gained 11% to $11.34 and Alon USA Partners has risen 5.2% to $11.12, even as Valero Energy has dropped 0.5% to $40.12, Phillips 66 has dipped 0.4% to $65.09 and Holly Frontier has fallen 1.1% to $43.71.
Top 5 Long Term Companies To Invest In 2015: Dynacq Healthcare Inc.(DYII)
Dynacq Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops and manages general acute care hospitals that principally provide specialized surgeries in the United States. The company operates a hospital that handles specialized surgeries, such as bariatric, orthopedic, and neuro-spine surgeries, as well as provides pain management, sleep laboratory, and minor emergency treatment services in Pasadena, Texas. Its hospital includes operating rooms, pre- and post-operative space, intensive care units, nursing units, and diagnostic facilities, as well as medical office buildings that lease space to physicians and other healthcare providers. Dynacq Healthcare, Inc. also invests in debt and equity securities, including short-term investments in initial public offerings and pre-initial public offerings. The company was formerly known as Dynacq International, Inc. and changed its name to Dynacq Healthcare, Inc. in November 2003. Dynacq Healthcare, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is bas ed in Pasadena, Texas.
Top 5 Long Term Companies To Invest In 2015: Bk Of Montreal Com Npv (BMO.TO)
Bank of Montreal, together with its subsidiaries, provides various retail banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services in North America and internationally. It offers personal banking products and services, including deposit and investment services, mortgages, consumer credit, loans, credit cards, financial planning, insurance, and other banking services to individuals, and small and mid-sized businesses; and commercial banking products and services comprising specialized banking, business accounts and plans, credit cards, business loans and commercial mortgages, cash management, investing, foreign exchange, and financial advisory to small business, medium-sized enterprise, and mid-market banking clients. The company also provides capital raising, investing, advisory, treasury, and research services to corporate, institutional, and government clients; and wealth management products and solutions, including insurance products for mainstream, ultr a-high net worth, and institutional client segments. As of October 31, 2012, it maintained approximately 1,570 bank branches in Canada and the United States. The company was founded in 1817 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Top 5 Long Term Companies To Invest In 2015: AuthenTec Inc.(AUTH)
AuthenTec, Inc. provides mobile and network security solutions for enterprise, government, and consumer markets worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Smart Sensor Solutions and Embedded Security Solutions. The Smart Sensor Solutions segment designs, develops, and sells mixed-signal fingerprint sensor semiconductors primarily used in the personal computer and mobile device markets; touch-based sensors for government and access control applications; sensors that enable users to access and control various functions on an electronic device; fingerprint sensor chipsets and modules; USB fingerprint readers; and identity management software. The Embedded Security Solutions segment provides a range of embedded security solutions, including hardware intellectual property (IP) and software for implementing in Internet protocols, such as IPsec, MACsec, and SSL/TLS for communications protection; digital rights management for multimedia content piracy prevention; and functio ns comprising secure boot and hardware-based key protection for computing platform integrity. The company primarily sells its products through direct sales force, independent sales representatives, and distributors to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, contract manufacturers, software application vendors, and service providers. AuthenTec, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida.
Top 5 Long Term Companies To Invest In 2015: Vms Ventures Inc. (VMS.V)
VMS Ventures Inc., an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. The company primarily explores for copper, zinc, nickel, gold, and silver ores. Its principal property includes the Reed Lake project located southwest of Snow Lake, Manitoba. The company was formerly known as Rare Earth Metals Corp. and changed its name to VMS Ventures Inc. in January 2007. VMS Ventures Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada
Top 5 Long Term Companies To Invest In 2015: DENTSPLY International Inc.(XRAY)
DENTSPLY International Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets dental consumable products, dental laboratory products, and dental specialty products worldwide. The company?s dental consumable products include dental sundries, such as dental anesthetics, prophylaxis pastes, dental sealants, impression materials, restorative materials, tooth whiteners, and topical fluoride; and small equipment, including high and low speed handpieces, intraoral curing light systems, dental diagnostic systems, and ultrasonic scalers and polishers used in dental offices for the treatment of patients. Its dental laboratory products comprise dental prosthetics, including artificial teeth, precious metal dental alloys, dental ceramics, and crown and bridge materials, as well as equipment, such as computer aided machining ceramic systems and porcelain furnaces used in the preparation of dental appliances by dental laboratories. The company?s dental specialty products consist of endodonti c instruments and materials, implants and related products, bone grafting materials, 3D digital implantology, and orthodontic appliances and accessories. Its customers include dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratories, and dental schools. The company distributes its dental products directly to dental laboratories and dental professionals, as well as through distributors, dealers, and importers. DENTSPLY International Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By John Udovich]
Yesterday, small cap dental stock BIOLASE Inc (NASDAQ: BIOL) surged 17.69% after announcing it had received a license from the Health Canada-Medical Device Bureau to sell its EPIC dental soft-tissue diode laser systems throughout Canada, meaning its worth taking a closer look at the stock along with the performance of mid cap dental stocks like Sirona Dental Systems, Inc (NASDAQ: SIRO), DENTSPLY International Inc (NASDAQ: XRAY) and Align Technology, Inc (NASDAQ: ALGN).
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