Wall Street is so focused on technology stocks and artificial intelligence right now that it is ignoring great businesses with impressive dividends. And some of those businesses also have great dividend track records. If you are a dividend investor, these three beaten-down stocks could be just what you are looking for to power your income portfolio.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a Dividend King that has rewarded investors with reliable passive income for over 50 years. McCormick (NYSE: MKC) is one of the world's leading spice producers, with a 38-year streak of annual dividend hikes. And Realty Income (NYSE: O) is a net-lease juggernaut with a dividend streak that's up to 31 years. Here's a closer look at each one.
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Stanley Black & Decker's dividend yield is around 3.7%, which is more than three times the roughly 1.1% yield of the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). As noted, the industrial company is a Dividend King. It primarily makes tools, which are essential for building anything. It also makes fasteners.
The company went through a period in which it made a series of rapid, large acquisitions. That left it bloated, heavily leveraged, and with a poorly focused portfolio. Management has been working to change the narrative, selling assets, slimming down, and recentering on its core tool operations. Notably, net debt to adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) has fallen from 5.9x at the end of 2023 to 3.4x at the end of 2025. The goal is to reach 2.5x by the end of 2026. Leverage is no longer the issue it once was.
On the profitability front, the company's adjusted gross margin continues to improve, nearing the company's target range of 35% to 37%. Adjusted earnings per share guidance for 2026 of between $4.90 and $5.70 will more than cover the $3.32 in dividends per share the company will pay for the year. It looks like the company is back on track, but Wall Street remains downbeat, creating an opportunity for long-term dividend investors.
McCormick's dividend yield is also around 3.7%. That's historically high for this well-respected consumer staples company. The dividend has been increased annually for 38 years. The company is one of the largest spice producers in the world and has been expanding in the flavors space, as well.
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