Dividend Kings underperformed SPY in 2025, averaging 4.91% total return versus SPY's 17.72%, though 14 Kings outperformed the index. 2026 began strongly for Dividend Kings, up 4.66% through January 23rd, outpacing SPY's 1.07% gain. Nineteen Dividend Kings appear both potentially undervalued and offer long-term annualized expected returns of at least 10%.
Dividend Kings underperformed SPY in 2025, up 4.47% vs. SPY's 17.7%, but select Kings outperformed the index. Twenty-two Dividend Kings are identified as both potentially undervalued and offering long-term expected annualized returns of at least 10%. Dividend growth for the Kings remains subdued at 5.81% for 2025, trailing the 2024 rate of 6.32%.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO), a leading investor-owned, pure-play water and wastewater utility, today announced the appointment of Nicholas Whitley as vice president of business development, effective December 22.
H2O America (HTO) is trading at a 25% discount to a $63 fair value estimate. HTO's $2B capex plan, accretive QuadVest acquisition, and robust balance sheet underpin 5–7% annual adjusted EPS growth guidance. Shares offer a 3.6% yield, a 57-year dividend growth streak, and a 9.5% Chowder number, supporting dividend safety and consistency.
Dividend Kings remain largely overvalued, but six—including MO, UVV, HRL, KVUE, CDUAF, and UBSI—are now fairly priced with yields (from $1k invested) exceeding share prices. Analyst forecasts project net gains of 19.89% to 93.08% for select high-yield Dividend Kings by December 2026, with an average net gain of 34.89%. Only three Dividend Kings—MO, KVUE, UBSI—currently meet both the 'safer' div...
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H2O America (Nasdaq: HTO), one of the nation's largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities, has been named to Newsweek 's America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 list, which recognizes U.S. companies demonstrating outstanding commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
H2O America (HTO) remains a Buy for value-focused investors, despite recent underperformance and a 9% total return loss since July. HTO stands out with a 3.62% dividend yield, 50+ years of consecutive dividend increases, and a strong presence in the water utility sector. Risks include potential credit downgrades, execution risk from acquisitions, and regulatory hurdles for rate increases.
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