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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

UPS Stock Under $120: High Yield Tempts Investors Amid Uncertain Turnaround

$UPS trades near $100 with attractive 6.5% yield, but unsustainable 100%+ payout ratio and declining revenue amid turnaround efforts raise sustainability concerns.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Prnewswire

Ecopetrol Proposes COP 110 Dividend as Colombia's Oil Giant Balances Returns With Reserves

Colombia's Ecopetrol plans COP 110 per-share dividend with 50.1% payout ratio, allocating COP 21.1 trillion to reserves for financial flexibility.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

American Express Lifts Dividend 16% as Earnings Surge; Is Now the Time to Buy?

American Express raises dividend 16% to $0.95/share, backed by 15% EPS growth in 2025 and 14.4% guidance for 2026, but $AXP's P/E of 20 reflects this growth already.
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Alexandria Real Estate Maintains $0.72 Dividend as REIT Signals Confidence

Alexandria Real Estate maintains $0.72 quarterly dividend with 5.2% yield and conservative 33% payout ratio, signaling confidence.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Conagra Claims S&P 500's Top Dividend Yield at 7.4%, but Sustainability Concerns Mount

Conagra boasts S&P 500's highest dividend yield at 7.4%, but declining sales and weak cash flow raise concerns about dividend sustainability.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Pfizer's 6.4% Dividend Yield Attracts Income Investors Despite Sector Headwinds

Pfizer's 6.4% dividend yield attracts income investors, but structural challenges like patent expirations and a payout ratio exceeding 100% present execution risks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Selena Maranjian

Western Union's High Dividend Yield Attracts Value Investors Despite Sector Headwinds

Western Union offers 10% dividend yield, attracting income investors despite fintech competition and declining stock performance. Sustainability depends on successful digital transformation.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Conagra Brands: High Yield Offset by Operational Headwinds

Conagra offers attractive 7% dividend yield but faces operational headwinds including organic sales declines and unsustainably high payout ratios, raising dividend sustainability concerns.
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MDU Resources Maintains Dividend at $0.14 Per Share

MDU Resources maintains its quarterly dividend at $0.14 per share, reflecting commitment to consistent shareholder returns while balancing reinvestment and debt management.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Timothy Fries

Starbucks Dividend Sustainability Under Review Amid Turnaround Push

Starbucks' dividend sustainability is uncertain as payout ratio exceeds 200% and free cash flow turns negative amid CEO Niccol's turnaround efforts.
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PGE Maintains Dividend Commitment With $0.525 Per Share Distribution

PGE declares $0.525 quarterly dividend per share, maintaining its 60-70% payout ratio commitment while balancing shareholder returns with infrastructure investments.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Hires

Three Dividend Growth Leaders Offer Steady Income Amid Market Volatility

Three dividend leaders—American States Water, T. Rowe Price, and PepsiCo—offer stable income through long dividend histories and strong yields amid market uncertainty.
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