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WBAG:TKA
WBAG:TKATelecom

3 European Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 6.1%

As the eurozone economy continues its modest recovery, with confidence strengthening across various sectors, European markets have shown resilience amid geopolitical uncertainties and mixed performances in major stock indexes. Against this backdrop, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream for investors seeking stability; here we explore three European dividend stocks yielding up to 6.1%, highlighting their potential role in balancing portfolios during fluctuating market conditions.
NYSE:KO
NYSE:KOBeverage

Coca-Cola (KO) Valuation Check As Shares Hit 52-Week High Ahead Of Earnings And CEO Transition

Coca-Cola (KO) is back in the spotlight after its shares touched a 52-week high, as investors weigh upcoming fourth quarter earnings, a likely 64th dividend increase, leadership change, and ongoing product launches. See our latest analysis for Coca-Cola. The recent move to a 52 week high comes after steady share price momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 6.92% and a 30 day share price return of 15.73%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 27.57% points to building strength...
NYSE:FERG
NYSE:FERGTrade Distributors

How Ferguson’s Dividend Hike and Moore Supply Deal Will Impact Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) Investors

In January 2026, Ferguson Enterprises reported that it continued to execute its growth strategy in a difficult market, delivering higher sales, expanding gross margin, raising its quarterly dividend, and completing the acquisition of Chicago-area HVAC distributor Moore Supply Company. This combination of dividend growth and a targeted HVAC acquisition underlines how Ferguson is using both cash returns and bolt-on deals to support its long-term business positioning. Next, we’ll examine how...
NYSE:IP
NYSE:IPPackaging

International Paper (IP) Valuation Check After Losses Transformation Costs And Planned Packaging Business Split

International Paper (IP) is back in focus after reporting sizeable fourth quarter and full year 2025 losses, outlining a planned split of its North American and EMEA packaging businesses into separate public companies, and continuing a broad transformation program. See our latest analysis for International Paper. Despite the sizeable reported losses and upcoming split of its packaging operations, International Paper’s 7 day share price return of 13.77% and 90 day share price return of 16.46%...
NasdaqGS:PEP
NasdaqGS:PEPBeverage

PepsiCo (PEP) Is Up 9.0% After Broad Snack Price Cuts And Bigger Capital Returns Plan – Has The Bull Case Changed?

Earlier this week, PepsiCo reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded earnings and revenue expectations, announced up to 15% price cuts on core U.S. snacks, and unveiled a new US$10.00 billion share repurchase authorization alongside a 4% annualized dividend increase beginning June 2026. Together with a fresh €2.50 billion euro-denominated bond issuance and continued productivity efforts, these moves highlight how PepsiCo is balancing affordability, portfolio investment, and capital...
NYSE:SNA
NYSE:SNAMachinery

Is It Too Late To Consider Snap-on (SNA) After Its Strong Multi-Year Share Price Run?

If you have been wondering whether Snap-on is still reasonably priced after its strong run, this article walks through what the current share price could mean for value focused investors. At a last close of US$370.80, Snap-on has logged returns of 1.1% over 7 days, 3.7% over 30 days, 5.7% year to date, 12.1% over 1 year, 61.0% over 3 years and 122.1% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much value is already reflected in the price. Recent attention on Snap-on has centered...
NasdaqGS:MSTR
NasdaqGS:MSTRSoftware

Strategy’s Record US$12.4b Loss Deepens Bitcoin Lever And Investor Risks

Strategy Inc, NasdaqGS:MSTR, reported a quarterly net loss of $12.4b, driven largely by unrealized losses on its Bitcoin holdings as crypto prices fell. The company reaffirmed its focus on accumulating Bitcoin and expanded its Digital Credit instrument, even as losses widened. US public pension funds and other institutional holders are directly exposed to the impact of Strategy's Bitcoin centered treasury approach. Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, sits at the center of one of the most...
NYSE:ORI
NYSE:ORIInsurance

Is Old Republic International (ORI) Still Attractive After Strong Five Year Share Price Performance

If you are wondering whether Old Republic International's current share price reflects its underlying value, you are not alone. Many investors are asking the same question as they look for insurance names that might still offer reasonable value. The stock closed at US$41.34, with returns of 5.8% over the last 7 days, a 2.9% decline over 30 days, a 4.5% decline year to date, while the 1 year return sits at 22.5% and the 5 year return is 204.3%. Recent news around Old Republic International...
NYSE:SDRL
NYSE:SDRLEnergy Services

Evaluating Seadrill (SDRL) After Recent Share Price Momentum And Rich Earnings Multiple

Why Seadrill (SDRL) is back on investors’ radar Seadrill (SDRL) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading, with the share price closing at $38.04 and showing mixed near term returns alongside a positive move over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Seadrill. While the 1 day share price return of 4% and 7 day share price return of 1.6% have softened, Seadrill’s 90 day share price return of 33.5% and 1 year total shareholder return of 9.5% point to momentum that has lately...
NYSE:FSS
NYSE:FSSMachinery

Assessing Federal Signal (FSS) Valuation As Strong Growth Expectations Draw Fresh Investor Attention

Recent commentary around Federal Signal (FSS) has centered on its historical 12.3% annual sales growth and analyst expectations for 15.6% revenue growth over the next year, with newer products and services drawing fresh investor attention. See our latest analysis for Federal Signal. The share price is at US$112.41 after a 3.81% 7 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 15.59% and 5 year total shareholder return of 228.59% indicate momentum that has largely been...
NasdaqGS:LAES
NasdaqGS:LAESSemiconductor

Assessing SEALSQ (LAES) Valuation As Growth Meets Losses And A Rich Price To Book Multiple

SEALSQ stock performance snapshot SEALSQ (LAES) has drawn attention after recent trading, with shares closing at $3.52 and showing negative returns over the past week, month, past 3 months, and year as investors reassess semiconductor exposure. See our latest analysis for SEALSQ. The recent 12% one day share price decline and 42.9% 3 month share price return decline suggest fading momentum for SEALSQ, with the 12 month total shareholder return also down 12% despite growing interest in...
NYSE:DX
NYSE:DXMortgage REITs

What Dynex Capital (DX)'s Earnings Jump, Leadership Shuffle and MBS Raise Means For Shareholders

In late January 2026, Dynex Capital reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of US$185.36 million and full-year net income of US$319.07 million, while appointing Meakin Bennett as Chief Operating Officer and shifting former COO Robert Colligan to focus on expanded Chief Financial Officer responsibilities. An important angle for investors is that these leadership changes and earnings came as analysts highlighted Dynex as a potential key beneficiary of the U.S. government’s plan for large-scale...
NasdaqGS:PLXS
NasdaqGS:PLXSElectronic

What Plexus (PLXS)'s Strong Q1 Beat, Guidance and Buybacks Mean For Shareholders

Plexus Corp. has already reported first-quarter 2026 results, posting sales of US$1,069.85 million and net income of US$41.18 million, while issuing second-quarter revenue guidance of US$1.11 billion to US$1.15 billion and GAAP diluted EPS of US$1.53 to US$1.68. Alongside earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, Plexus completed a US$37.37 million share repurchase program and highlighted strength in Healthcare/Life Sciences, Aerospace and Defense, semiconductors, and energy...
TSX:BDT
TSX:BDTConstruction

Is Bird Construction’s (TSX:BDT) Firm Backlog And Analyst Support Quietly Redefining Its Profitability Profile?

In recent weeks, Bird Construction has entered a short-term consolidation phase following past gains, supported by a healthy order backlog, stable margins, and new contract awards that underpin revenue visibility. An interesting angle is how analysts’ broadly favourable commentary, highlighting diversified projects and disciplined capital allocation, aligns with Bird’s collaborative contract models to reinforce its longer-term business profile. Next, we will examine how this combination of...
TSE:7282
TSE:7282Auto Components

Toyoda Gosei (TSE:7282) Is Up 20.1% After Earnings-Driven Profit Jump - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥830,618 million from ¥786,954 million a year earlier and net income increasing to ¥43,893 million from ¥32,267 million. The rise in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥345.38 from ¥254.01 highlights improved profitability on a per‑share basis over the period. Next, we will examine how this earnings-driven profit improvement shapes Toyoda Gosei’s investment...
NasdaqGS:HUBG
NasdaqGS:HUBGLogistics

Assessing Hub Group (HUBG) Valuation After Accounting Restatement And Updated 2026 Outlook

Hub Group (HUBG) has drawn fresh attention after uncovering a calculation error that understated purchased transportation costs and accounts payable, prompting restatements for 2025 interim quarters and delaying its full earnings release. See our latest analysis for Hub Group. At a share price of US$51.33, Hub Group has recently seen brisk momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 13.21% and a 90 day share price return of 43.82%. Its 5 year total shareholder return of 90.69% contrasts...
NasdaqGM:HROW
NasdaqGM:HROWPharmaceuticals

Harrow Refocuses After ImprimisRx Exit As New CCO Takes Charge

ImprimisRx, a division of Harrow (NasdaqGM:HROW), has exited the California market following the settlement of regulatory matters. The company described the move as a voluntary decision tied to the resolution of those regulatory issues. Harrow has promoted Patrick W. Sullivan to Chief Commercial Officer, expanding its senior leadership team. Harrow, through its ImprimisRx division, focuses on ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, a segment that often sits at the intersection of clinical needs and...
NYSE:SMA
NYSE:SMASpecialized REITs

A Look At SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) Valuation After Recent Share Price Moves

Why SmartStop Self Storage REIT Is On Investors’ Radar SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) has drawn attention after recent trading left the stock around $31.75, with mixed returns over the past month and past 3 months. This has prompted investors to reassess its self storage exposure. See our latest analysis for SmartStop Self Storage REIT. At a share price of $31.75, SmartStop’s 7 day share price return of 0.95% contrasts with a 90 day share price decline of 7.03%. This suggests recent...