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Realty Income has a 5.5% yield and is a slow and boring tortoise. PepsiCo has a 4% yield and is working on getting its business back into growth mode.
In 2026, the seemingly forgotten Russell 2000 has emerged as the leading equity index, already up 5.6% compared with the S&P 500's 1.2% gain.
In the latest trading session, Ares Capital (ARCC) closed at $20.88, marking a +1.95% move from the previous day.
Altria's profits are still soaring, despite its sales growth plateauing. Verizon's turnaround efforts should bring back the bulls.
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
AGNC Investment and Ares Capital offer very attractive dividend yields that appeal to income-focused investors. AGNC invests primarily in mortgage-backed securities (MBSs) while Ares Capital is a business development company (BDC) that lends to middle-market companies.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Ares Capital (ARCC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Ares Capital Corporation ARCC and Hercules Capital, Inc. HTGC are two leading Business Development Companies (BDCs) focused on income-oriented investing. Both companies primarily provide senior secured and structured debt financing to middle-market U.S. companies, generating the bulk of their revenues from interest income.
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio ended 2025 with a 34.05% account balance increase and 40.33% higher forward dividend income, reaching $2,711.17. The portfolio's yield stands at 8.08%, with a 33.13% return on invested capital and strong downside risk mitigation. Recent capital was allocated to AMLP and ARCC, targeting energy and BDC sectors for robust yield and growth as rates decline.
These yields look risky at first glance. However, the market is missing important details. These are rare setups that could deliver income and upside at the same time.
Ares Capital is well-positioned to deliver market-beating total returns. Enbridge offers a safe dividend and strong growth opportunities.
Blue-chip dividend stocks are generally excellent investments for investors who prioritize a combination of income, total returns, and risk management. Two widely trusted blue-chip dividend stocks may be increasingly at-risk of a sharp pullback. I take a look at why this is the case.
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital") (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced today that it will report earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 prior to the opening of the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Ares Capital invites all interested persons to attend its webcast/conference call at 12:00 p.m.
These stocks offer yields of between 6.8% and 9.4%. All of them appear to be in a good position to continue paying dividends at least at current levels throughout 2026.
Bank of Nova Scotia is a Canadian banking giant with a 4.2% yield. Net lease REIT W.P.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: ARCC) announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.250% notes due 2031. The notes will mature on April 12, 2031 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at Ares Capital's option at any time at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable. BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., Wells Fargo Secur.
I trimmed positions in NVDA and AMD due to valuation concerns and overexposure, favoring BDCs like ARCC, OBDC, and HTGC for yield. November dividend income reached a record $653, up 5% Y/Y, with BDCs now comprising 33% of total dividends despite potential sector-wide dividend cuts. My 2025 target is $11,000 in annual net dividends (8% growth), with flexibility to raise capital for real estate or travel if opportunities arise.
Another year, another long list of great dividend stocks.
Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC - Get Free Report) has earned an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the ten brokerages that are covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month target price among
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