Investors looking for a steady income stream can consider investing in
, i.e., companies with a track record of increasing dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. Colgate-Palmolive (
) and Albemarle (
) are two such stocks that can be seen as reliable for income-oriented investors. Also, hedge fund managers have expressed confidence in both stocks by increasing their holdings.
Dividend AristocratsNYSE:CLNYSE:ALB
Therefore, let’s delve deeper into these two Dividend Aristocrat stocks.
Colgate-Palmolive, a consumer products company, has raised its
payout for 60 consecutive years, likely making it a good choice for income investors. Also, the company’s strong brand keeps it well-positioned to counter inflation impacts through price adjustments.
dividend
Furthermore, robust demand for its Oral care and Hill’s Pet Nutrition products should support the company’s top line in the medium-to-long term.
Meanwhile, CL stock has a “Very Positive” signal from TipRanks’ Hedge Fund Trading Activity tool. The tool shows that
of the company in the last quarter. Our data shows that
and
were among the hedge fund managers who increased their exposure to Colgate-Palmolive stock.
hedge funds bought one million sharesMorningstar Investment Management’s Kunal KapoorGotham Asset Management’s Joel Greenblatt
CL stock has received five Buy and five Hold recommendations in the past three months for a Moderate Buy consensus rating. The
of $84.70 implies 21.9% upside potential from current levels.
average CL stock price target
Also,
, which suggests that it can beat the overall market from here.
CL has an Outperform Smart Score of 9 out of 10 on TipRanks
for 29 consecutive years. The company has a strong position in the lithium market with access to top assets. These factors keep ALB well poised to benefit from the high demand for lithium.
ALB has increased its dividend
Furthermore, ALB stock has a “Very Positive” signal from TipRanks’ Hedge Fund Trading Activity tool. As per the tool,
last quarter.
and
are among the popular hedge fund managers who increased their positions in the stock.
hedge funds bought 665,100 shares of this lithium producerCoatue Management’s Philippe LaffontDavid S. Gilreath from Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors
ALB stock has received 13 Buys, three Holds, and one Sell recommendation in the past three months for a Moderate Buy consensus rating. Meanwhile, the
of $262.53 implies 71.5% upside potential from current levels.
.
average ALB stock price targetThe stock has a “Perfect 10” Smart Score on TipRanks
Dividend stocks, especially those with impressive dividend growth track records, can be considered a safe option for investors during times of market volatility. Moreover, the positive sentiment from hedge fund managers and analysts adds to the overall confidence in CL and ALB shares.
Disclosure
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Is CL Stock a Buy, According to Analysts?
Albemarle Corp.
Is ALB Stock a Buy, According to Analysts?
Ending Note