Why Tyson Foods, VICI Properties, And Sempra Are Winners For Passive Income
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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Tyson Foods, VICI Properties, and Sempra have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of around 3-5%.
Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE:TSN) is a food producer that sells raw chicken, beef, pork and prepared foods. Chicken and beef are its two largest segments, comprising about one-third of U.S. sales. Prepared foods, including brands like Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park and Sara Lee, constitute roughly 20% of sales.
Tyson Foods has raised its dividends every year for the last 12 years. As per its most recent dividend hike announcement on Aug. 8, its board of directors increased the quarterly paymout from $0.49 to $0.50 per share, equalling an annual figure of $2 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 3.44%.
Tyson Foods’ annual revenue (as of Sept. 30) stood at $53.31 billion. In its most recent earnings announcement on Nov. 12, the company posted revenues of $13.56 billion and EPS of $0.92 for Q4 2024. Both figures beat the consensus estimates.
VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:VICI) is a real estate investment trust that owns one of the largest portfolios of gaming, hospitality and entertainment destinations, including Caesars Palace Las Vegas, MGM Grand and the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, three of the most iconic entertainment facilities on the Las Vegas Strip.
VICI Properties has increased its dividends consecutively for the last seven years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Sept. 5, it raised the quarterly paytout by 4.2% to $0.4325 per share, equaling the annual figure of $1.73 per share. The yield on the dividend currently stands at 5.66%.
VICI Properties' annual revenue as of Sept. 30 stood at $3.81 billion. As per the company's most recent earnings announcement on Oct. 31, it posted Q3 2024 revenues of $964.67 million and EPS of $0.57. Both figures came in above the consensus estimates.
Check out this article by Benzinga, which analyzes VICI Props’ short interest.
Sempra (NYSE:SRE) operates as an energy infrastructure company in the United States and internationally.
The company raised its dividends every year for the last 14 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Feb. 27, 2024, Sempra increased the quarterly payout from $0.59 to $0.62 per share, or $2.48 annualized. The current yield on the dividend stands at 3.02%.
Sempra's annual revenue as of Sept. 30 stood at $12.92 billion. As per the company's most recent earnings announcement on Nov. 6, it posted Q3 2024 revenues of $2.78 billion and EPS of $0.89. Both figures came in below the consensus estimates.
Tyson Foods, VICI Properties, and Sempra are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of around 3% to 5% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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