3 Dividend Kings That Have Raised Payouts for 50+ Years and Still Look Cheap

Dividend King stocks are surprisingly cheap across the board because most investors are still heavily leaning on growth stocks.

24/7 Wall Street • 8 hours ago

High Dividend Packaged Foods: Relative Favorability

The packaged foods industry has broadly declined over the last year with some producers dropping over 20%; dividend yields have expanded to as much as 9.5%. However, a high dividend yield does might not indicate value, profitability, or financial strength. Twenty-three high yield packaged food producers we compared on a matrix of factors including yield, payout ratio, value, growth, profitability, and debt.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 18, 2026

The Marzetti Company Continues Higher Cash Dividend

WESTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per common share, payable March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 6, 2026. The quarterly cash dividend amount of $1.00 per share maintains the higher level set three months ago, which marked the company's 63rd consecutive year of increased regular cash dividends. The Marzetti Company is one of only 12 U.S. companies with 63.

Business Wire • Feb 11, 2026

The Marzetti Company Appoints Greg Hughes to Board of Directors

WESTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) announced today that Greg Hughes has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Hughes is President and Chief Executive Officer of Suntory Global Spirits, a role he has held since 2023. He joined the company in 2015 and prior to being named President and CEO, he held roles as Chief Growth and Brands Officer, President of North America, and General Manager of North America. He previously held leadership roles wi.

Business Wire • Feb 11, 2026

Dividend Kings: No Ideal Buys In February's 57

Dividend Kings remain broadly overvalued, with only a handful approaching fair price despite elevated yields. Three Dividend Kings—Canadian Utilities, Fortis, and Hormel—currently meet the dogcatcher 'ideal' but face dividend safety concerns due to negative free cash flow margins. Analyst projections estimate 14.16% to 27.77% net gains for top-yielding Dividend Kings by February 2027, with ABBV and NWN ranking in the top 20 across yield, target, and returns.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 10, 2026

The Marzetti Company's Bitter Plunge

The Marzetti Company posted Q2 2026 results below expectations, with a 7.7% share price drop following revenue and EPS misses. MZTI announced a $400 million acquisition of Bachan's, a high-growth Japanese BBQ sauce brand, banking on continued rapid revenue expansion. Despite solid organic growth and no debt pre-acquisition, MZTI's valuation remains toward the higher end versus peers, justifying a continued 'hold' rating.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026

The Marzetti Company: Spicing Things Up With Bachan's

The Marzetti Company maintains steady growth, a strong balance sheet, and a 63-year dividend hike streak, supporting premium multiples. Marzetti trades at 24-25x earnings with a $4.2B enterprise value, underpinned by a net cash position and prudent capital management. The $400M Bachan's acquisition, at 4.6x sales, shifts Marzetti to modest net debt but adds high-margin, high-growth exposure.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026

The Marzetti Company (MZTI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

The Marzetti Company (MZTI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Feb 3, 2026

The Marzetti Company Announces Agreement to Acquire Bachan's, Inc.

WESTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bachan's, Inc., the fast-growing Japanese Barbecue Sauce brand known for its delicious, authentic, clean-label products. The transaction reinforces the company's expanding position in the sauce category and is expected to provide additional opportunities for growth through our retail and foodservice distribution network, the capabilities of our suppl.

Business Wire • Feb 3, 2026

The Marzetti Company Reports Second Quarter Sales and Earnings

WESTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) reported results today for the company's fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2025. Summary Consolidated net sales increased 1.7% to $518.0 million versus $509.3 million last year. Excluding $8.2 million in non-core sales attributed to a temporary supply agreement (“TSA”) with Winland Foods, Inc., Adjusted Consolidated Net Sales increased 0.1% to $509.8 million. Retail net sales declined 1.1% to $277.5 million while Foo.

Business Wire • Feb 3, 2026