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3 Dividend Stocks Raising Payouts—and Backing It Up With Results

Written by Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Not all dividends are paid out equally; some companies try to create a “trap” by overpaying on a quarter’s dividend, attracting buyers through a short-term high dividend yield that seems too good to pass up. The realization comes much later, though, that these companies can’t afford these payouts, straining the financial profile altogether and having to decrease or cancel these dividends later.

Today’s list of dividend increases focuses on the exact opposite of this situation. These companies and their solid fundamentals demonstrate that they can not only afford today’s increases but also continue to reward shareholders with rising income potential in the coming quarters and years.

This should also generate demand and upside for the stock itself during a market filled with macroeconomic uncertainty.

This is why considering names like Clorox Co. (NYSE: CLX), Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC), and Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) can be an excellent combination for investors to keep in their dividend income watchlists. This group, which includes financial sector, consumer staples, and energy stocks, provides enough diversification and financial strength to carry portfolios forward.

Clorox Stock’s Discount Makes a Great Yield

Now that shares of Clorox have fallen to 72% of their 52-week high, their attractive dividend payout has only become more of a target after a recent increase. As stocks in other (hotter) market areas take the bulk of the bullish price action and attention, it makes sense to see a more stable company like Clorox fall behind.

However, this is precisely when a competent management team typically lays out further shareholder benefits, rewarding those willing to stick around for the “bad” times in the price performance. Now paying $4.88 per dividend share, Clorox investors can enjoy a 3.94% dividend yield today.

Although not the highest and still below the benchmark 10-year treasury bond yields of 4.2%, this dividend provides an added benefit to the upside that can be achieved by buying Clorox stock today. Even though Wall Street analysts rate the stock as a Reduce, recent data may soon change that.

The company’s latest quarterly earnings show a net earnings per share (EPS) figure of $2.87, representing a significant beat over the expected $2.24 number from Wall Street, showing analysts that their current valuations and assumptions may have been on the more conservative side, and calling for a revision (likely higher).

Strong Outlooks Boost Wells Fargo’s Payout

Now that the market expects the Federal Reserve (the Fed) to lower interest rates in late 2025, sharp investors can directly spot the benefits of investing in a commercial bank like Wells Fargo, since lower rates typically translate to more demand for credit products like mortgages and credit cards.

Of course, it should raise the bank’s expected EPS figures, which it has. Wall Street analysts now expect to see a report $1.73 in EPS for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 12% above today’s $1.54 in reported EPS, which was also a beat over the expected $1.41.

Chances are, these forecasts for next year are also conservative, setting Wells Fargo up for another beat. With this confidence in mind, and the right macro backdrop, the bank’s management boosted its dividend payout to $1.8 per share, or an annualized yield of 2.3%.

While not the most exciting yield, investors should take this as a sign of stable and strong financials, with some upside added. With a current forward price-to-earnings (P/E) valuation of 12.6x, Wells Fargo stock is well below its longer-term average of 18.0x, giving investors a decent gap to be closed on the upside.

The Best of Both Worlds: Sunoco Stock

As oil prices remain low for an extended period, more investors will likely overlook energy stocks like Sunoco. However, management is aware of the cyclical nature of oil and is already preparing its shareholders for a reality check.

After boosting its dividend payout to $3.63 per share, investors can now beat the benchmark and any inflation fears through an annualized yield of 6.68% today. The stock's ability to afford this much of an increase and also trade at 90% of its 52-week high may have given Wall Street analysts something to think about.

That thought led to a consensus rating making Sunoco stock a Buy, with Jeremy Tonet from JPMorgan Chase & Co. giving a new valuation target slightly above consensus for $67 per share, which also implies an additional 25% upside potential from where the stock trades today, giving investors the best of both income and upside potential benefits.

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3 Stocks With Monopoly Power—and Minimal Competition

Written by Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

The word "monopoly" has a negative reputation in the investment and economic communities, as it is often linked to abusive pricing and unfair advantages that many other businesses and investors might not face. However, monopolies (or near-monopolies for that matter) can also mean outsized returns for investors who can spot them.

And the truth is that these near-monopolies are everywhere in the market. However, they lie low enough to avoid the inevitably negative media coverage that could come if they were to be identified for what they are. With this in mind, today’s list of near-monopoly stocks can offer investors much-needed upside during an uncertain economic and financial cycle for the United States.

Fitting the description, names like Copart Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT), ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML), and Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE: FICO) are examples. These names hold enough market share in their respective spaces, such as the technology sector, and trade at enough of a discount that they just can’t be ignored today. This opportunity is likely a closing window, as big institutions are likely already circling around the buy button for these businesses.

An Inevitable Part of the Auto Market

Accidents happen; every investor understands this. What they don’t realize is what happens to most vehicles after accidents. Usually, a company like Copart buys the damaged vehicles (considered a total loss) from insurance companies, repairs them at cost, and then sells them at a profit at auctions.

This is a quiet area of the economy. Still, it is a hot one, and Copart brings in $4.7 billion in net revenue from it through owning roughly 40% of the entire space. This market share moat, brand penetration, and logistics capability keep Copart as a name that could be considered a near monopoly in its own field.

Given that this powerful name now trades at 71% of its 52-week high, investors can assume that the downside risk is largely priced in for Copart, leaving it with little choice but to start heading higher and reflect its true fundamentals.

This setup might explain why Motley Fool Asset Management, a known stock picker in the financial community, decided to buy up to $2.4 million worth of Copart stock as of August 2025, providing a vote of confidence in the price recovery that’s pending for this company in the future.

Institutions Like ASML’s Market Positioning

The same line of thought can spill over onto ASML stock, considering it is one of the leading lithography technology companies, providing the necessary equipment for the chipmaking and semiconductor stocks that have helped the S&P 500 index run as high as it has today.

There is very little competition in this space, since lithography is well-patented and kept as a hidden treasure to ensure ASML’s positioning in the industry is left unchecked, a true near monopoly if there ever was one. Given the industry's recent surge, ASML’s price of only 73% of its 52-week high may have triggered some systemic buying on Wall Street.

As of early August 2025, institutional allocators from Envestnet Asset Management decided to kick their quarterly activity up a notch, as they justified buying an additional 0.7% in ASML stock for their current holdings. While this may not seem like much in percentage terms, it did bring their entire position to a high of $347.5 million, making them the largest institutional holder in ASML stock today.

A Company Rooted in Daily Life

Every American knows the importance of having a good credit history, which essentially comes along with a sound credit score. A single entity runs this system across the nation’s banking and lending system: Fair Isaac Corporation.

Without credit scores, homes, cars, or credit cards wouldn't be issued at the volumes they are and have been for decades. This unique positioning, along with governmental and regulatory moats, makes the stock a feared opponent for anyone willing to go short into it for the long term.

While the bears have enjoyed a recent win now that the stock trades at only 57% of its 52-week high, that run may soon come to an end. Wall Street analysts see the stock’s fair value at $2,163 per share. In their consensus price target, they are shooting for a net rally of 56.4% from the current trading level.

This much upside potential, and the fact that there is really no reason for the stock to be trading this low, has driven the market to place a valuation premium of 54.1x price-to-earnings (P/E) on the stock, compared to the services industry average of only 38x today.

While some may argue this only makes the stock prone to further declines, seasoned participants know that the market is always willing to put a premium on names that it believes can outperform the peer group and the broader market. Fair Isaac’s positioning may justify that belief.

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Rocket Lab Reports Q2 Results: Is the Bull Thesis Still Intact?

Written by Ryan Hasson

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) has been one of the standout names in the aerospace industry, riding a wave of strong performance and growing investor enthusiasm. The stock has surged in recent months, cementing its position as a leader in small satellite launches and advanced space systems.

With its Electron rocket now proven one of the market's most reliable vehicles and the Neutron program making steady progress, the company has built a compelling long-term growth story.

The release of its latest earnings was the next major catalyst, with investors watching closely to see if the momentum could continue or if cracks might start to appear.

Strong Q2 Results and Operational Progress

On August 7, Rocket Lab reported Q2 2025 revenue of $144.5 million, up 36% year-over-year (YOY) and 17.9% from Q1. This figure exceeded its guidance range of $130–$140 million. Growth was fueled by increased launch activity, including five Electron missions in the quarter, and continued expansion in satellite manufacturing and components.

The company also achieved notable margin gains, with GAAP gross margin rising to 32.1% and non-GAAP gross margin climbing to 36.9%, both significantly improving from last year.

Not everything was perfect, though. The company’s net losses widened 59.5% to $66.4 million, marking the fifth consecutive year in the red. For Q2, Rocket Lab reported earnings per share (EPS) of negative 13 cents, missing the consensus estimates of negative seven cents.

However, management emphasized that these losses reflect ongoing investment in the Neutron rocket program and strategic expansions to position Rocket Lab for long-term growth. The backlog remains robust at $1 billion, evenly split between launch and space systems, and features a healthy mix of government and commercial contracts.

Strategic Moves and Neutron Development

A key highlight from the quarter was the pending acquisition of Geost, a $275 million cash-and-equity deal expected to close soon following antitrust clearance. Geost’s expertise in electro-optical and infrared sensors will bolster Rocket Lab’s capabilities in missile warning, tracking, and space domain awareness, opening new high-value opportunities in national security.

Operationally, Rocket Lab reached a significant milestone by proving a rapid launch cadence, completing two missions just two days apart from its New Zealand site.

With 69 Electron launches completed to date, the company remains on track for more than 20 launches in 2025. Meanwhile, the Neutron program continues to advance, with Stage 2 successfully cryogenically proofed and en route to Launch Complex 3 in Virginia ahead of its debut launch, targeted before the end of the year.

When asked what a successful launch of Neutron might be, during the earnings call, CEO Sir Peter Beck had to say: “You're not going to hear some rubbish about just clearing the pad as success. For us, a successful launch means getting to orbit and ensuring the vehicle is ready to scale." A response RKLB investors surely would have liked.

Looking Ahead, Has the Bullish Thesis Changed?

For Q3 2025, Rocket Lab is guiding for revenue between $145 million and $155 million, with further margin expansion expected.

Beyond the near term, management stressed that the Neutron program is shifting from R&D into production, with supply chains, manufacturing infrastructure, and launch facilities already in place to support scalable operations.

The long-term thesis for Rocket Lab appears firmly intact. While the company continues to post annual losses, it is steadily expanding its capabilities across launch, spacecraft, and payload integration.

This diversification, especially with national security and constellation deployment contracts, gives Rocket Lab a unique position as a one-stop provider. The road ahead will still have its challenges, but for bullish investors, the latest results reinforce the view that Rocket Lab is not just competing in the new space race; it’s helping lead it.

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