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05 Mar 2026, 15:34 UTC · 35w ago
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The article provides fundamental confirmation of stability and growth for several dividend-paying stocks, though the impact is muted as these are established 'Dividend Kings' with predictable profiles. The reported earnings growth for ADP and PG suggests continued operational health, supporting their current valuations.
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Automatic Data Processing (ADP) reported an 11% year-over-year adjusted earnings increase to $2.62 per share for Q2 fiscal 2026.
More positive than 62% of claims this week
Procter & Gamble's diluted net earnings increased from $8.589 billion to $9.07 billion for the six-month period ending December 31, 2025.
So whatGrowth in net earnings for a consumer staples giant signals resilience and the ability to maintain high dividend payouts.
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The company reported an 11% year-over-year adjusted earnings increase to $2.62 per share for Q2 fiscal 2026, alongside a 6% revenue increase to $5.359 billion.
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Diluted net earnings increased to $9.07 billion for the six-month period ending December 31, 2025, from $8.589 billion the previous year, supporting the company's ability to maintain its 70-year dividend growth streak.
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Adjusted diluted EPS grew from $3.04 in 2024 to $3.37 in 2025, confirming the financial capacity to sustain its 72-year history of dividend raises.
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More positive than 48% of claims this week
National Fuel Gas grew its adjusted earnings from $151.9 million in Q1 FY2025 to $187.7 million in Q1 FY2026.
So whatStrong quarterly earnings growth in the energy sector supports the sustainability of its dividend growth streak.
More positive than 48% of claims this week
American States Water increased its adjusted diluted earnings per share from $3.04 in 2024 to $3.37 in 2025.
So whatSteady EPS growth for a utility provider confirms its ability to sustain its long-term dividend record.
More positive than 40% of claims this week
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More positive than 98% of ticker scores this week
The company is praised for its 70-year dividend growth record and increasing net earnings.
More positive than 98% of ticker scores this week
The company is recognized as a new dividend king with positive year-over-year growth in both earnings and revenue.
More positive than 98% of ticker scores this week
The company is highlighted as a dividend king with strong earnings growth and a 72-year history of dividend raises.
More positive than 98% of ticker scores this week
The company is described as a secure business model with growing adjusted earnings and a 56-year dividend hike record.
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Price agrees with the score
$165.40 vs $158.30 close before publication (Mar 4) · not market-adjusted
PG chart →+39.7%
Price agrees with the score
$303.35 vs $217.16 close before publication (Mar 4) · not market-adjusted
ADP chart →+16.6%
Price agrees with the score
$89.98 vs $77.15 close before publication (Mar 4) · not market-adjusted
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