Best Yields From The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats April 2011

Here is a current sheet of stocks from the Standard & Poor's 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index that have the highest dividend yields. The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index measures the performance of large cap, blue chip companies within the S&P 500 that have followed a policy of increasing dividends every year for at least 25 consecutive years. The sheet contains 42 stocks with an average dividend yield of 1.80 percent.

Stocks with high dividend yields seem to be attractive if the dividends are sustainable. Dividends are main wealth contributors and deliver nearly one third of the annual long-term return. The list is only an indicator for investors and should not used as single information tool.

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Cheapest Large Caps With Highest Expected Growth As Of April 2011

Here is a current sheet of America’s cheapest Large Caps that have the highest expected growth for fiscal 2011. Stocks from the sheet have a market capitalization of more than USD 10 billion and an expected earnings growth of at least 20 percent for the next year but have a price to earnings ratio of less than 20 and a price to sales ratios of less than 2.The list is sorted by dividend yield.

The average current P/E ratio amounts to 13.13. Price to sales ratio is 1.03. The expected earnings growth for next year amounts to 36.6 percent. Stocks are traded at AMEX, NYSE, NASDAQ as well as being part of the Dow Jones, S&P 500 or Nasdaq Composite.

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10-Year Financial Analysis of Procter and Gamble (NYSE:PG)

Here is a short 10-Year analysis of Procter and Gamble (NYSE:PG). The article gives investors an overview of the company’s financial history.

Company Profile:
Procter and Gamble (NYSE:PG) is the world's largest consumer goods company. It operates within the personal products industry and is home based in the USA. PG accounts operations in three business divisions: Beauty and Grooming (34 percent of sales and 43 percent of earnings), Health and Well-Being (19 percent of sales and 18 percent of earnings) as well as Household Care (47 percent of sales and 39 percent of earnings).

The company sold products in more than 180 countries and has operations in approximately 80 countries. As of December 31, 2010, 58 percent of sales came from abroad and 34 percent from developing markets.

Valuation of the Company:
Dividend Yield: 3.32 Percent
Payout Ratio: 59 Percent
5-Year Dividend Growth: 10.92 Percent

Market Capitalization: 177.200 billion
Cash and Short Term Investments: 3.249 billion
Long-Term Debt: 21.317 billion

Cash flow from Operations: 16.072 billion
CAPEX: 3.067 billion

Here is a 10-Year history sheet from the company in million USD:

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Sales of PG doubled over the past decade. Earnings before taxes and interest (EBIT) rose by 225 percent and net income finally grew in total 274 percent. The strong growth of PG was mainly driven by a merger and acquisition strategy. As a result, goodwill increased to USD 55.7 billion and long-term debt rose to USD 21.3 billion at quartered Q2/2011.

The company has a strong track record in dividend payment history. It paid dividends since 1891 and increased dividends over 57 consecutive years. The next ex-dividend date is April 27, 2011. Payments will be received on May 16, 2011.

PG is the biggest player within the noncyclical consumer goods industry. Strongest rival with specification in medical and healthcare is Johnson and Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) who has a current dividend yield of 3.45 percent. Other competitors like Colgate Palmolive (NYSE:CL) yielding at 2.57 percent, Kimberly Clark (NYSE:KMB) at 4.25 percent and Clorox (NYSE:CLX) at 3.20 percent.

Related Stock Ticker Symbols:
PG, JNJ, CL, KMB, CLX

Full Disclosure: Long PG, KMB, CL, JNJ

Disclaimer:
The presented data and material is for informational purposes only. Despite careful researches, we cannot guarantee for the truth of the figures. The past operational performance as well as the stock performance and dividend developments does not guarantee a positive future performance. Please, before you buy or sell any stocks, you should do your own research and reach your own conclusion.

11 High Yielding Domestic Telecom Service Stocks

Here is a current sheet of 11 high yielding domestic telecom service stocks. In total, 21 stocks are listed of which 10 yielding above 5 percent. 9 companies have a market capitalization of more than USD 1 billion.

In average, the current P/E ratio is 19.72 while the average dividend yield amounts to 6.92 percent. Price to book ratio is 3.22 and price to sales ratio 1.81. The companies are working with an average operating margin of 14.60 percent. The average debt to assets ratio amounts to 40.52.

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8 Best Yielding Tobacco Stocks

Here is a current sheet of the best yielding tobacco stocks listed on America’s stock exchanges.

The average P/E ratio amounts 15.95 while the average dividend yield amounts to 5.61 percent. Price to book ratio is 9.61 and price to sales ratio 1.83. The companies work with an average operating margin of 19.78 percent. The average debt to assets ratio amounts to 39.03.

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Stocks With Fastest Dividend Growth April 2011

Here is a current dividend table of companies with the fastest dividend growth compared to the previous dividend declaration. The stocks are traded at AMEX, NYSE, NASDAQ as well as being part of the Dow Jones, S&P 500 or Nasdaq Composite.

The average dividend-yield amounts to 4.81 percent and the average dividend growth is 26.81 percent.

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20 High Yielding Foreign Large Capitalized Stocks

Here is a current sheet of the best yielding ADR (American Depositary Receipt) stocks with highest dividend yield. In total, 892 foreign stocks are listed in America of which 187 stocks have a market capitalization of more than USD 10 billion.

The average P/E ratio of the best yielding foreign stocks is 13.24 while the average dividend yield amounts to 6.49 percent. Price to book ratio is 2.72 and price to sales ratio 1.54.

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9 Best Yielding Mid Caps Close To 52 Weeks Lows

Here is a current sheet of 9 mid capitalized stocks that pay best dividends and being traded close to 52 weeks lows.

In average, the current P/E ratio is 26.45 while the average dividend yield amounts to 4.67 percent. Price to book ratio is 1.18 and price to sales ratio 3.88. The companies are working with an average operating margin of 29.43 percent. The average debt to assets ratio amounts to 11.83.

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