Dividend-paying stocks are well-positioned to outperform in 2024 thanks to their resilience, according to Goldman Sachs. David Kostin, the firm's chief U.S. equity strategist, advised investors to own stocks returning cash to shareholders as a "higher for longer" rate environment puts pressure on companies that make large capital expenditures. He forecasts stable dividend growth of 5% this year and 4% in 2024.
Nearly three-quarters of analysts covering shares rate it a buy or strong buy, and the consensus price target suggests 17% additional upside, according to FactSet data. CVX YTD mountain Chevron shares Devon Energy has the highest 2023 dividend yield on the list, coming in at 5.8%. Its dividend compound annual growth rate of 8% to 2025 means the company's payout to its investors will continue to grow. The Delaware Basin driller is also trading at a significant discount , CNBC has found.
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