3M Stock’s Dividend Grew 7%, Yet Its Payout Ratio Hit a New High
JULY 7, 2026

3M Stock’s Dividend Grew 7%, Yet Its Payout Ratio Hit a New High

3M Company reported a robust first quarter in 2026, with a 7% increase in dividends to $0.78 per share, reflecting strong earnings growth. CFO Anurag Maheshwari highlighted a $400 million dividend payout and a total of $2.4 billion returned to shareholders, including share repurchases. With a target price of $198 by December...

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SCHD vs. the Rate Scare: What the 2022 Playbook Actually Showed
JULY 7, 2026

SCHD vs. the Rate Scare: What the 2022 Playbook Actually Showed

In a recent analysis, Marc Guberti warns that SCHD's performance could falter if the 10-year Treasury yield surpasses 4.75%. However, historical data from 2022 reveals that SCHD, which focuses on strong cash-generating companies, outperformed the S&P 500 despite rising rates. This underscores the importance of distinguishing...

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