Our Top 10 High Growth Dividend Stocks - February 2026

The article provides a methodology for selecting high-growth dividend-paying stocks, focusing on dividend growth and sustainability rather than high current yield. We use our proprietary models to rate both quantitatively and qualitatively and select the top 10 names from an initial list of nearly 400 dividend stocks. The final list of ten stocks is chosen based on sector diversity, high-growth quality scores, and positive momentum and is suitable for investors in the accumulation phase.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 21, 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

What a $3 Million Add to National Fuel Gas Stock Signals to Long-Term Investors

GAMCO Investors added 37,056 NFG shares in the fourth quarter; the estimated transaction value was $3.05 million based on quarterly average pricing. Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value fell by $14.37 million, reflecting both trading and price movement.

The Motley Fool • Feb 6, 2026

National Fuel Gas Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Gas Production Up

NFG posts a fiscal first-quarter beat with adjusted EPS up 24% year over year, driven by higher revenues across all segments and rising gas production.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 2, 2026

National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jan 29, 2026

NewYear Barron's Pro-Picks: 2 IDEAL January DiviDogs

Barron's NewYear 2026 Roundtable highlights 74 select stocks, emphasizing high-yield 'dogcatcher' analysis for dividend-focused investors. Annaly Capital Management and Rogers Communications stand out as 'safer' dividend dogcatcher ideal candidates based on free cash flow coverage. Top ten Barron's Pro Picks offer projected average net gains of 22.45% by January 2027, with risk/volatility 26% below the market average.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 29, 2026

National Fuel Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Fuel Gas Company (“National Fuel” or the “Company”) (NYSE:NFG) today announced consolidated results for the first quarter of its 2026 fiscal year.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 28, 2026

National Fuel Gas (NFG) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

National Fuel Gas (NFG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.06 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.91 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.66 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 29, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: January 2026

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%.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 26, 2026

New Strong Sell Stocks for January 22nd

MHVYF, NFG and AUTL have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on January 22, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 22, 2026