Chicago, IL – September 16, 2022 – Stocks in this week’s article are Boise Cascade BCC, Triton International Ltd. TRTN, TotalEnergies SE TTE, McKesson Corp. MCK and RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. RICK.

5 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy Cheap

Volatility and uncertainty in the stock market have increased following hotter-than-expected inflation data. The data sparked fears of more aggressive rate hikes by the Fed that would continue to weigh on economic growth and resulted in the biggest stock bloodbath in two years.

As such, dividend investing seems prudent to fight the current market turmoil. The strategy is a major source of consistent income for investors in any type of market but does not offer dramatic price appreciation. In particular, focusing on the growth level in this strategy leads to higher returns.

Stocks with a strong history of dividend growth year over year form a healthy portfolio with a greater scope of capital appreciation as opposed to simple dividend-paying stocks or those that have high yields. We have selected five dividend growth stocks — Boise Cascade, Triton International Ltd., TotalEnergies SE, McKesson Corp. and RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. — that are compelling picks.

Stocks that have a strong history of dividend growth belong to mature companies, which are less susceptible to large swings in the market and thus act as a hedge against economic or political uncertainty as well as stock market volatility. At the same time, these offer downside protection with their consistent increase in payouts.

Additionally, these stocks have superior fundamentals that make dividend growth a quality and promising investment for the long term. These include a sustainable business model, a long track of profitability, rising cash flows, good liquidity, a strong balance sheet and some value characteristics. Further, a history of strong dividend growth indicates that dividend increase is likely in the future.

Although these stocks do not necessarily have the highest yields, they have outperformed for a longer period than the broader stock market or any other dividend-paying stock.

Here are five of the 12 stocks that fit the bill:

Idaho-based Boise Cascade operates as a wood products manufacturer and building materials distributor. The company manufactures engineered wood products, plywood, lumber and particleboard and distributes wood products, such as decking, EWP, lumber, panel, particleboard and MDF products. Boise Cascade has a P/E ratio of 2.95 compared with the industry average of 8.20. It delivered an average earnings surprise of 27.14% in the past four quarters.

Boise Cascade has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Growth Score of B. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) Rank stocks here.

Bermuda-based Triton International is the largest lessor of intermodal containers (large steel boxes that are used for transporting freight by ship/rail/truck). TRTN has a P/E ratio of 5.38 compared with the industry average of 9.76. Its earnings are estimated to grow 22.4%.

Triton International has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Growth Score of B.

France-based TotalEnergies is among the top five publicly traded global integrated oil and gas companies based on production volumes, proved reserves and market capitalization. It has a P/E ratio of 3.57 compared with the industry average of 5.66 and has an estimated earnings growth rate of 108.5%.

TotalEnergies has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Growth Score of A.

California-based McKesson is a health care services and information technology company. The stock has seen solid earnings estimate revision of 20 cents over the past 30 days for the fiscal year (ending March 2023). McKesson has a P/E ratio of 14.35 compared with the industry average of 18.85.

McKesson has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Growth Score of B.

Texas-based RCI Hospitality owns and/or operates adult nightclubs that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant, and bar services. It has a P/E ratio of 13.25 compared with the industry average of 19.34 and has an estimated earnings growth rate of 26.2% for the fiscal year (Sep 2022).

RCI Hospitality has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Growth Score of A.

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