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Dividend Kings—stocks that have increased dividends for over 50 years—are rare. Out of the thousands of companies listed on the NYSE, Nasdaq, and other markets, less than 70 companies hold the title. Each company has demonstrated the capacity to weather economic storms, global technological upheaval, and mercurial consumer requirements, and each has earned their top spots in their respective sectors.
However, for retail investors who want to invest in Dividend Kings, buying 70+ stocks for their income portfolio is often out of the question. You can cut down the list by yields, sector quality, maturity, global footprint, etc, to get your perfect set of Dividend Kings.
Now, though, I prefer a slightly different criteria: Dividend Kings, which are trading at steep discounts.
So, let’s take a look at the top discounted Dividend Kings today.
How I Came Up With The Following Stocks
First, I started with Barchart’s Stock Screener feature. From there, I selected the following filters to get my list of Dividend Kings:
Using this set of filters, I got three results, which I arranged from highest to lowest dividend yield.
So, let’s start with number one:
The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational corporation best known for its flagship product, Coca-Cola, and its vast beverage portfolio, which includes not only sodas but also water, sports drinks, teas, and coffee brands. Some well-known brands under its umbrella are Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, Minute Maid, and Powerade.
The Coca-Cola Company also enjoys a reputation for being a reliable dividend stock. Indeed, it enjoys being a Dividend Aristocrat, Dividend King, and Dividend Zombie (100+ years of consistent dividend payments).
KO stock’s current RSI is 25.34%—the lowest on this list—making it an attractive buy for those looking for cheap Dividend Kings. Based on its $1.94 annual dividend, it also has the highest yield on this list at 2.98%. If that’s not enough incentive to buy, analysts rate KO stock a strong buy recommendation.
Colgate-Palmolive is a consumer and household products company that manufactures and sells oral, personal, home care, and pet nutrition products under the names Colgate, Emex, and Meridol. The company also produces soaps, deodorants, dishwashing liquids, and household cleaning products under various brands, including Palmolive, Speed Stick, Softsoap, and Ajax.
Colgate-Palmolive pays $2.00 per share in dividends (annually), which reflects a 2.14% yield on CL stock’s last trading price. Its current 14-RSI is 26.80%, though admittedly, Colgate-Palmolive has the lowest analyst score on this list at 3.96 (moderate buy). Even with this rating, Colgate-Palmolive is a reliable income investment; it has paid dividends since 1895 and has increased them for 60 consecutive years.
Tennant Company manufactures cleaning equipment and solutions for commercial and industrial floor care products. Its product line includes a wide range of cleaning machines, such as floor scrubbers, sweepers, carpet extractors, and burnishers, as well as cleaning chemicals and coatings designed to enhance floor durability and appearance. Tennant is an undeniable leader in the field of cleaning and is a trusted brand by businesses and consumers.
TNC stock is hovering just above its current 52-week low at $81.81, and its 14-day RSI is currently at 26.26%. Though it’s still too early to tell with 100% certainty, buyers appear to be nibbling on TNC stock, which could potentially lead to a recovery over the short term.
Meanwhile, Tennant Company pays a $1.12 annual dividend, which translates to a 1.34% yield based on the stock’s latest trading price.
Final Thoughts
These cheap dividend kings offer reliable income and potential capital appreciation in one swoop—like having your cake and eating it, too. However, markets change, and things can turn around at the snap of a finger. So, consider these three additions to your portfolio, BUT don’t neglect to watch your portfolio and the ever-needed due diligence. Remember, it’s your money on the line.
On the date of publication, Rick Orford did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
Crude oil prices have ground lower in a highly volatile way since peaking in April 2024. Contributing to this volatility are the upcoming election, the Israel/Iran conflict, and Opec + flip-flopping from increasing production to not. The recent rally of the US dollar has not helped oil prices find much new buying. During these volatile times, using seasonality can offer a road map of what a market has typically done historically.
Will crude prices' dominant seasonal sell pattern work again this season?
Crude oil, a core driver of economic growth, shows distinct seasonality. Pricing patterns are influenced by the Northern Hemisphere's seasons. Demand for refined fuels is crucial in oil valuations, which shift with seasonal trends.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude are benchmarks for the US and global oil markets, respectively, and are actively traded for speculation and risk management. Price trends typically respond to seasonal shifts in demand, providing strategic entry points for traders familiar with the cyclical nature of energy markets.
In a recent article for Barchart, "Cheaper Gasoline Prices And Higher Crude Oil Prices: But Why?" I wrote, "As gasoline demand wanes and temperatures cool in the fall, oil traders should note the fuel market shift as gasoline retailers switch to winter-blend gasoline starting September 15. Winter-blend fuels are cheaper due to fewer environmental restrictions from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Still, the transition can temporarily drive prices higher as refineries and gasoline retailers adjust inventories. This brief price bump can present short-term trading opportunities for oil traders, particularly if weather events, like hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, disrupt production and supply chains, adding further volatility to gas prices during the late summer and early fall."
Source: Barchart
The article was written in mid-September. Looking at the crude oil daily chart, we can see that prices did bottom and rallied into early October, which has historically been a month of high oil prices. From there, prices have declined in a classic downtrend fashion.
Source: Moore Research Center, Inc. (MRCI)
MRCI research has found that the December crude oil market makes a macro-seasonal high(blue line) in April and begins a slow grind lower into late November or mid-December, making its seasonal low. During this period, the market formed a high price in early October following its seasonal pattern lower.
More evidence of less oil demand during the fall into the winter season is that gasoline and heating oil refiners are taxed at the end of December for unused inventory. Once refiners have acquired adequate oil, they no longer need to buy as much oil in late fall. The following Commitment of Traders report details this decreased buying over the past three years (black trendlines.)
Source: CMEGroup
The long positions (blue bars) of commercial traders in the Producer/Processor category have declined weekly during late fall. This lack of buying contributes to less demand for oil.
Seasonal Pattern
We've discussed the crude oil market's macro bearish seasonal pattern. Now, let's review MRCIs research for a more micro view.
Source: MRCI
MRCI research finds smaller seasonal windows than the macro view, allowing traders to analyze markets more thoroughly. The upcoming seasonal crude oil pattern finds that January crude oil futures contracts have closed lower on approximately November 29 than on November 06 for 13 of the past 15 years, with 87% occurrence. The seasonal window does not indicate a trader should take this trade mindlessly. Still, it alerts the trader that crude oil will likely close lower at the end of this seasonal window. Traders should incorporate their technical and risk management skills to see if this alert meets their requirements for taking the trade.
Source: MRCI
The upcoming seasonal pattern has been highly successful, but during the 15-year research period, four years did not suffer a daily closing drawdown.
MRCI research has found that a bear spread position has a similar pattern to the outright position we just discussed to enhance this seasonal pattern.
Source: MRCI
Spread trading is another way of trading commodity markets. It reduces volatility and allows for more extended holding periods and accurate seasonal patterns.
In this example, MRCI has found that placing a bear spread of simultaneously buying the April 2025 crude oil contract and selling January 2025 resulted in the spread closing higher on December 09 than on November 04 14 of the past 15 years, a 93% occurrence.
Source: MRCI
The spread seasonal pattern has also been highly successful, but during the 15-year research period, four years did not suffer a daily closing drawdown.
How to participate
Futures market traders could trade the full-size crude oil contract, (QM) the mini-crude oil contract, or the micro-contract (CYZ). Equity traders may be interested in trading the exchange-traded fund . Bearish oil prices, sometimes seen as a slowing economy, could discourage the stock market and result in a sell-off, trading the mini S&P 500 or the micro-contract to participate.
In closing…
Crude oil's seasonality can provide a robust framework for traders, particularly in the context of current market pressures, such as geopolitical tensions, OPEC's indecision on production, and the fluctuating US dollar. While these factors contribute to short-term volatility, macro and micro seasonal trends remain vital to the market landscape. Historical seasonal patterns, such as the typical downtrend from October through December, align with refinery needs and tax considerations that reduce demand. MRCI's research underscores how high-probability seasonal windows can assist in strategically timing positions.
For experienced traders, tools like spread trading further enhance opportunities, allowing for reduced volatility and potentially higher success rates by capitalizing on seasonal price movements. Using these insights alongside technical analysis and sound risk management can sharpen entry points and manage positions with greater precision. As crude continues to navigate seasonal and fundamental forces, traders well-versed in these patterns can position themselves to capture gains and mitigate risks effectively in this complex market.
On the date of publication, Don Dawson did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policyhere.
On Saturday, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) registered a decline in third-quarter operating earnings, driven by weakness in the insurance underwriting segment.
The Omaha-based company’s quarterly operating earnings of $10.09 billion slumped over 6% from $10.761 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Approximately 70% of the aggregate fair value was concentrated in five companies, as of September-end 2024:
It seems Warren Buffett has vended another considerable slice of his Apple stake, continuing to reduce Berkshire Hathaway’s most significant equity investment for the fourth consecutive quarter.
Despite the ongoing selling spree, Berkshire did not buy back any company shares during the period.
Berkshire Hathaway’s cash reserves soared to a record $325.2 billion as of September-end, increasing from $276.9 billion in the second quarter, as Warren Buffett continued selling stocks, per a news report from CNBC.
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This suggests that Buffett sold roughly a quarter of his stake, leaving around 300 million shares in his holdings. Overall, CNBC reported that his stake has decreased by 67.2% compared to the end of the third quarter of last year.
He began reducing his stake in the iPhone manufacturer during the fourth quarter of 2023 and significantly increased his selling in the second quarter, when he unexpectedly sold nearly half of his investment, the report added.
Berkshire and its subsidiaries also invest in certain businesses using the equity method, with significant holdings in common stock of The Kraft Heinz Company and Occidental Petroleum Corporation .
As of September 30, 2024, the firm owned 26.9% of Kraft Heinz’s outstanding shares and 28.2% of Occidental’s outstanding shares.
Q3 In Detail
The company reported third-quarter net earnings of $18,272 per average equivalent Class A share, compared with a $(8,824) loss per share in the year-ago period.
The company registered net earnings of $12.18 per average equivalent Class B share, compared with $(5.88) per share year over year.
In the third quarter, insurance underwriting generated earnings of $750 million versus $2.42 billion year over year (down 69%).
Earnings from insurance investment income were $3.664 billion, higher than $2.470 billion a year ago.
Buffett, 94, is one of the best-known fundamental investors in the world. Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” he has a real-time net worth of $142.2 billion per Forbes.
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