MGEE

Four RIG portfolio holdings—CMI, DUK, MGEE, and UNP—announced September dividend raises, reinforcing income growth despite broader market weakness. CMI delivered a standout 10% dividend increase, but with a 1.7% yield and elevated P/E, I maintain a hold and seek a lower entry point. DUK and MGEE provided modest raises. Both remain reliable dividend payers, but neither meets my buy criteria at current yields and valuations.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does MGE (MGEE) have what it takes?

Last month, MGE Energy hiked its dividend by 7%, extending its dividend growth streak to 51 consecutive years. The population of the regulated utility's service territory is expected to grow at the fastest rate in Wisconsin through 2050. MGEE maintains the best-in-class S&P credit rating in the country for regulated utilities.

Fed hikes rates and signals another, putting MGEE, ADM, DOLE and DGX in focus as low-beta defensive picks.

FMNB, MGEE and NSSC are highlighted as dividend stocks amid market volatility, inflation and rate-hike fears.

Pinnacle West Capital, MGE Energy and Vestas Wind Systems offer exposure to expanding wind capacity, clean-energy investment and strong turbine demand.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does MGE (MGEE) have what it takes?

In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. This week, 9 stocks announced dividend increases, including 3 stocks I own. INTU stands out for its robust safety metrics, 15% dividend hike, low payout ratios, and a forward-looking 16.16% dividend growth rate, though fair value estimates diverge. LRCX delivered the largest increase (26.92%) and boasts the highest Quality Score, but its yield is minimal at 0.44% and valuation appears stretched.

Five dividend-growth stocks, including Nordson and MGE Energy, have recently declared payouts as investors seek income amid market uncertainty.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does MGE (MGEE) have what it takes?