The United States market has shown positive momentum recently, with a 3.9% increase over the last week and a 12% rise over the past year, while earnings are expected to grow by 14% annually. In this environment, strong dividend stocks like Buckle can offer investors not only potential income through dividends but also resilience and growth in line with market trends.
Overview: The Buckle, Inc. is a U.S.-based retailer offering casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands with a market cap of approximately $1.86 billion.
Operations: Buckle's revenue is primarily derived from its casual apparel, footwear, and accessories segment, totaling $1.22 billion.
Dividend Yield: 9.9%
Buckle's dividend yield is among the top 25% in the US market, but its sustainability is questionable due to high cash payout ratios and volatile past payments. Despite a low earnings payout ratio, dividends aren't fully covered by cash flows. Recent sales data shows modest growth, with net sales increasing to US$272.1 million for Q1 2025 compared to last year. However, earnings are projected to decline over the next three years.
Overview: CNH Industrial N.V. is an equipment and services company that designs, produces, markets, sells, and finances agricultural and construction equipment across multiple regions including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and the Asia Pacific with a market cap of approximately $15.96 billion.
Operations: CNH Industrial generates revenue through its Financial Services segment ($2.74 billion), Agricultural Equipment ($13.22 billion), and Construction Equipment ($2.89 billion).
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
CNH Industrial's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, though recent increases suggest some growth. The payout ratios are sustainable with earnings and cash flows covering dividends effectively at 36.8% and 33.1%, respectively. However, a recent dividend decrease to US$0.25 per share raises concerns about reliability amidst declining Q1 earnings and sales figures compared to last year. Significant insider selling also adds uncertainty for dividend stability moving forward.
Overview: Eastman Chemical Company is a specialty materials company with operations in the United States, China, and internationally, and has a market cap of approximately $8.95 billion.
Operations: Eastman Chemical Company's revenue is primarily derived from its Advanced Materials segment at $3.02 billion, followed by Additives & Functional Products at $2.89 billion, Chemical Intermediates at $2.16 billion, and Fibers at $1.28 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4%
Eastman Chemical maintains a reliable quarterly dividend of US$0.83 per share, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 41.3% and covered by cash flows at 66.7%. Despite trading below its estimated fair value, the dividend yield of 4.01% falls short compared to top-tier US payers. Recent executive changes and stable earnings growth enhance operational stability, although the company's high debt level presents potential risks for future dividend sustainability amidst ongoing succession planning efforts.
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