8 Dividend Stocks You Can't Ignore in 2025

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🗓️ 26 October 2024

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Summary

Welcome back to another insightful episode of Market Mondays! 💼 In this installment, Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap dive deep into eight dividend stocks that should be on your radar as we move through 2025. 🎯

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:07 - Chevron: Worth the Investment?

01:04 - Verizon: A Reliable Choice?

01:43 - Pfizer: Potential for Growth?

02:30 - UPS: Long-Term Investment?

02:56 - T. Rowe Price: Underrated Gem?

03:35 - CVS: Past its Peak?

04:52 - Kraft Heinz: To Buy or Not to Buy?

05:51 - Sirius XM: Warren Buffett's Move?

Featured Stocks:

1. *Chevron (CVX)* 🌍💧

Known for its strong long-term returns, Chevron has had a rocky year but is expected to bounce back. Rashad discusses the price points at which this stock becomes a worthy investment.

2. *Verizon (VZ)* 📶

A utility-type stock that pays a solid dividend, Rashad and Ian talk about why this company is a buy below $34 and how it fits into a diversified portfolio.

3. *Pfizer (PFE)* 💊

Despite some management issues and the loss of exclusive rights to key drugs, Pfizer still holds promise, especially if you can get it at the right price points: $24, $15.46, or $23.10.

4. *UPS (UPS)* 📦

A great stock for long-term holds, UPS remains a stable investment option, although the sector's competitiveness needs consideration.

5. *T. Rowe Price (TROW)* 📈

Known for its decent dividends and being a stalwart in the financial space, Rashad expresses his approval for this stock, especially if it dips to $100 or below.

6. *CVS (CVS)* 🏥

Once a pandemic darling, CVS is now struggling. It's a potential buy only if it drops to $31. Rashad warns against chasing dividends in underperforming companies like this one.

7. *Kraft Heinz (KHC)* 🍔

A controversial pick, mainly due to concerns about product quality. Rashad and Ian discuss why this may not be the best dividend stock for your portfolio.

8. *Sirius XM (SIRI)* 📻

Mystery surrounds Warren Buffett's significant stake in this company. Rashad and Ian debate possible reasons behind this intriguing investment, while also questioning its growth potential.

Key Takeaways:

*Price Points Matter:* Whether it's Verizon at $34 or UPS at $124, knowing the right price points can make or break your investment strategy.
*Sector Leaders vs. Followers:* Rashad insists that you should aim to invest in sector leaders like Nvidia rather than laggards just for the sake of dividends.
*Management Concerns:* Companies like Pfizer show that poor management can severely impact stock value, making due diligence crucial.
*Future Uncertainties:* Stocks like CVS and Sirius XM demonstrate the importance of considering future market conditions and competition before investing.

Join us as we dissect why these companies are worth a closer look and how to navigate the complexities of dividend investing in the current market climate. Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting, Market Mondays has you covered with the insights you need to make informed decisions.

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1:00.3	Can we talk about the eight some eight dividend stocks?
1:03.0	Yes, what which ones you want to go through first?
1:05.0	Uh, let's start with a,
1:10.0	let's start with Chevron.
1:12.0	Um, not the biggest. Let's know what Chevron.
1:18.0	Not the biggest oil and gas fan per se.
1:22.0	The long time I do like it. I know they've had some issues this year. I solely wouldn't get it for the dividend, but it is one that you could invest into. If it gives back to 150, excuse me, 145 or 140 I like it there long-term return is really good but it's one of those
1:38.9	stocks you got the whole for a couple of years to get the best out of it.
1:42.0	The second one I should probably make this the first one. You know when we always tell you that ad is like invest in what you already paying like you paying bills. A company like Verizon always comes to mind.
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