These Are The 20 Best Performing Dividend Stocks Of The Year 2015 - Can They Repeat Their Success in 2016?

When investing in dividend stocks, the primary goal isn't necessarily to make a boatload of money right away. 

Rather, most of us invest in dividend stocks for a stable, growing income stream that will build wealth over time. Still, dividend stocks do experience some big moves from time to time.

Today I like to give you an overview of the best performing dividend stocks of the year. The Dow Jones is negative year-to-date. It was a really hard year. Only seven stocks gained more than 100%. Around 40 companies had a performance over 50%.

You will see that high yields are not performance drivers.

Attached you can find the 20 best performing dividend paying stocks of the year. I've only selected those companies with a market cap over 300 million. The performance of the 20 top stocks starts at 60.19% and ends at 290.47%.

These were the best large cap dividend stock investments of the year 2015...

Best Services Stock Picks For 2013 | A Selection Of Growth Stocks

Dividend income investors seeking for a high income stream from dividends. In addition, capital gains from stocks trades are a welcome bonus for a long-term investor like me. Over a long period, such capital gains are much higher than the amount of dividends. I personally have a ratio of 1:2. This means for every dollar in dividends I could generate additional two dollars of stock gains. Most of my capital gains are unrealized because I hold them for a very long time.

However, I started a new screen from the services sector. I wanted to know what stocks picks could be the best for next year. Last year’s picks gained 31.16 percent while the sector was up 23.16 percent compared to the previous year.

These are my criteria:

- Forward P/E under 15

- Past 5Y Sales growth over 10 percent

- Earnings per share growth for the next five years over 10 percent

- Operating Margin over 10 percent

- Market capitalization above USD 2 billion

Fourteen stocks fulfilled these criteria of which eight pay dividends and twelve are currently recommended to buy. The results are dominated by business services stocks and discount, variety store concepts. 

The Best Dividend Stocks from the Business Service Industry To Buy Now

The Best Yielding Shares from the Business Services Sector Originally At “long-term-investments.blogspot.com”. An interesting industry is in my view the business services industry. Nearly 100 companies are related to the sector of which only 30 pay dividends to its shareholders. The total capitalization of the sector amounts to $7.25 trillion. The average dividend yield within the industry amounts to 25.4 and the yield reach 1.1 percent.

I like the industry because of the high profit margins, which corresponds at 10.20 percent and is one of the highest values in the sector. The most known stocks are Visa (V), MasterCard (MA) and Moody’s (MCO). Business service is often financial networked.

I made a screen of the best yielding stocks within the business services industry. In order to reduce the huge amount of 30 dividend paying business service stocks, I selected only those with double-digit earnings per share growth. As a result, sixteen stocks remain of which market analysts trust in eleven companies and recommend them to buy now.

Dividend Idea Of The Week: Western Union (NYSE:WU) - A Major Player In Global Payment Services With Over 4% Yield And Potential To Double

Weekly Dividend Stock Ideas Researched by The Dividend Yield Weekly. Our weekly Dividend Idea is the global payment services stock Western Union (NYSE:WU). 

The money transfer company was sold-off by many investors after the disappointing the third-quarter results of the company. The company announced a 1% increase in sales and raised dividends by 25 percent and increased share buybacks to $750 million, but lowered the guidance in accordance to lower second-half revenues and a higher competition. The stock dropped around thirty percent and the current dividend yield after the dividend hike is over 4% at a P/E ratio of less than 7. Morningstar analysts estimated the fair value of the company at $25.0 which represents a potential to double.

Stock Earnings Review For January 05, 2012

Earnings season continues and earnings releases still matter. Earnings are of a huge importance for stock investors. If they beat the expectations or disappoint, the market needs to correct the current valuation. Earnings are also a good indicator for the health of the whole economy, sector and industry. Here are the earnings highlights from January 05, 2012:

Major earnings results in review from January 05, 2012

Apollo Group (APOL) is acting within the “Education & Training Services” industry and has a market capitalization of 7.40 Billion. Quarter sales of Apollo Group grew -11.1% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $1.28 per share. Analysts expected Apollo Group to have an EPS of $1.17. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $1.63. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 8.16% percent and 5.68% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 5.44% and closed at $56.64.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 14.05,
Price/Sales: 1.56,
Price/Book: 5.96,

6-Month Chart of Apollo Group (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

AngioDynamics (ANGO) is acting within the “Medical Instruments & Supplies” industry and has a market capitalization of 344.87 Million. Quarter sales of AngioDynamics grew 8.8% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.13 per share. Analysts expected AngioDynamics to have an EPS of $0.12. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.13. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow -34.98% percent and 10.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -6.49% and closed at $13.68.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 44.13,
Price/Sales: 1.58,
Price/Book: 0.84,

6-Month Chart of AngioDynamics (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Calavo Growers (CVGW) is acting within the “Farm Products” industry and has a market capitalization of 388.01 Million. Quarter sales of Calavo Growers grew 37.4% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.25 per share. Analysts expected Calavo Growers to have an EPS of $0.20. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.32. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 29.48% percent and 15.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 1.47% and closed at $26.27.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 31.65,
Price/Sales: 0.80,
Price/Book: 3.74,

6-Month Chart of Calavo Growers (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Family Dollar (FDO) is acting within the “Discount, Variety Stores” industry and has a market capitalization of 6.32 Billion. Quarter sales of Family Dollar grew 7.6% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.68 per share. Analysts expected Family Dollar to have an EPS of $0.68. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.58. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 19.01% percent and 14.95% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -7.47% and closed at $53.63.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 17.19,
Price/Sales: 0.74,
Price/Book: 5.79,

6-Month Chart of Family Dollar (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Global Payment (GPN) is acting within the “Business Services” industry and has a market capitalization of 3.63 Billion. Quarter sales of Global Payment grew 19.6% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.78 per share. Analysts expected Global Payment to have an EPS of $0.81. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.70. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 3.52% percent and 12.87% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -3.40% and closed at $46.36.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 16.62,
Price/Sales: 1.85,
Price/Book: 3.15,

6-Month Chart of Global Payment (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Helen of Troy (HELE) is acting within the “Housewares & Accessories” industry and has a market capitalization of 1.02 Billion. Quarter sales of Helen of Troy grew 65.3% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $1.04 per share. Analysts expected Helen of Troy to have an EPS of $1.02. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.86. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 28.12% percent and 10.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -1.47% and closed at $32.25.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 10.21,
Price/Sales: 1.03,
Price/Book: 1.40,

6-Month Chart of Helen of Troy (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Monsanto (MON) is acting within the “Agricultural Chemicals” industry and has a market capitalization of 41.49 Billion. Quarter sales of Monsanto grew 32.8% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.23 per share. Analysts expected Monsanto to have an EPS of $0.17. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.02. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 49.25% percent and 11.86% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 1.08% and closed at $77.51.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 26.19,
Price/Sales: 3.51,
Price/Book: 3.60,

6-Month Chart of Monsanto (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

MSC Industrial (MSM) is acting within the “Industrial Equipment Wholesale” industry and has a market capitalization of 4.56 Billion. Quarter sales of MSC Industrial grew 15.4% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.95 per share. Analysts expected MSC Industrial to have an EPS of $0.93. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.75. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 44.66% percent and 14.71% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -1.19% and closed at $72.26.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 21.07,
Price/Sales: 2.26,
Price/Book: 4.57,

6-Month Chart of MSC Industrial (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

RPM Inc (RPM) is acting within the “Specialty Chemicals” industry and has a market capitalization of 3.07 Billion. Quarter sales of RPM Inc grew 10.9% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.37 per share. Analysts expected RPM Inc to have an EPS of $0.39. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.38. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 4.30% percent and 9.78% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -0.47% and closed at $23.42.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 15.51,
Price/Sales: 0.88,
Price/Book: 2.36,

6-Month Chart of RPM Inc (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Ruby Tuesday (RT) is acting within the “Restaurants” industry and has a market capitalization of 434.30 Million. Quarter sales of Ruby Tuesday grew 5.9% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $-0.03 per share. Analysts expected Ruby Tuesday to have an EPS of $-0.06. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.07. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow -1.52% percent and 12.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -3.40% and closed at $6.82.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 11.76,
Price/Sales: 0.34,
Price/Book: 0.75,

6-Month Chart of Ruby Tuesday (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Saba Software (SABA) is acting within the “Business Software & Services” industry and has a market capitalization of 251.96 Million. Quarter sales of Saba Software grew 4.1% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $-0.10 per share. Analysts expected Saba Software to have an EPS of $-0.11. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.02. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow -372.73% percent and 20.83% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 15.65% and closed at $8.57.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: -,
Price/Sales: 2.10,
Price/Book: 6.35,

6-Month Chart of Saba Software (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

A. Schulman (SHLM) is acting within the “Specialty Chemicals” industry and has a market capitalization of 616.60 Million. Quarter sales of A. Schulman grew 4.4% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.52 per share. Analysts expected A. Schulman to have an EPS of $0.42. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.34. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow -16.54% percent and 14.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -5.28% and closed at $20.98.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 15.89,
Price/Sales: 0.28,
Price/Book: 1.17,

6-Month Chart of A. Schulman (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Constellation Brands (STZ) is acting within the “Beverages - Wineries & Distillers” industry and has a market capitalization of 3.98 Billion. Quarter sales of Constellation Brands grew -27.5% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.50 per share. Analysts expected Constellation Brands to have an EPS of $0.52. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.66. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 481.22% percent and 10.40% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -0.35% and closed at $19.66.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 7.05,
Price/Sales: 1.32,
Price/Book: 1.49,

6-Month Chart of Constellation Brands (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Worthington (WOR) is acting within the “Steel & Iron” industry and has a market capitalization of 1.25 Billion. Quarter sales of Worthington grew -1.8% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.27 per share. Analysts expected Worthington to have an EPS of $0.32. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.20. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 166.93% percent and 8.45% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 0.11% and closed at $17.66.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 11.04,
Price/Sales: 0.51,
Price/Book: 1.82,

6-Month Chart of Worthington (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Xyratex (XRTX) is acting within the “Data Storage Devices” industry and has a market capitalization of 413.47 Million. Quarter sales of Xyratex grew -2.3% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.73 per share. Analysts expected Xyratex to have an EPS of $0.34. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.69. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 898.70% percent and 5.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 3.11% and closed at $14.60.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 10.90,
Price/Sales: 0.28,
Price/Book: 1.15,

6-Month Chart of Xyratex (Source: finance.yahoo.com)