These 3 Stocks With Fast-Growing Dividends Can Help You Beat Inflation

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly's GLP-1 products and new drugs are powering its dividend growth. Parker-Hannifin is a Dividend King that has increased its dividend for 71 consecutive years.

The Motley Fool • Jun 12, 2026

7 Industrial Stocks to Buy and 1 to Avoid

Buy industrial stocks tied to AI data centers, says Bernstein.

Barrons • Jun 10, 2026

Congressman Looking For Dividends? Taylor Ditches 2 Magnificent Seven Stocks For Blue Chips

The trading activity of members of Congress continues to be closely monitored by investors, especially when the moves include Magnificent Seven or large technology stocks. One member of Congress recently sold some Magnificent Seven stocks.

Benzinga • Jun 1, 2026

Parker-Hannifin to acquire KKR-owned Circor for $2.55 billion

U.S. investment firm KKR said on Thursday ​it would sell aerospace and ​defense company Circor to motion ⁠control products maker Parker-Hannifin ​for $2.55 billion.

Reuters • May 21, 2026

Parker to Acquire CIRCOR's Commercial and Defense Aerospace Business

CLEVELAND, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Commercial and Defense Aerospace business of CIRCOR International, Inc. on a cash-free, debt-free basis for a cash purchase price of $2.55 billion, which includes expected tax benefits with an estimated net present value of approximately $75 million. The purchase price, net of expected tax benefits, represents 22.7x CIRCOR Aerospace's calendar year 2026 estimated adjusted EBITDA, or 18.2x including expected cost synergies of approximately 10% of calendar year 2026 estimated sales. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second half of calendar year 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • May 21, 2026

KKR Sells CIRCOR Aerospace to Parker Hannifin for $2.55 Billion

NEW YORK & BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR and CIRCOR International (“CIRCOR” or the “Company”), a global manufacturer of flow control products for industrial, naval, and aerospace markets, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell CIRCOR Aerospace, the Company's aerospace division, to Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, for $2.55 billion. Funds managed by KKR first acquired CIRCOR for $1.8 billion in 2023 and.

Business Wire • May 21, 2026

Parker-Hannifin Strikes $2.5 Billion Deal for Unit of KKR-Owned Circor

The sale of the aerospace and defense segment would mark a huge return on KKR's initial investment into Circor

WSJ • May 21, 2026

Parker Hannifin Buys Circor Aerospace Business for $2.5 Billion

The motion and controls maker expects the deal to close in the second half of this year.

Barrons • May 21, 2026

Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Apr 30, 2026

Parker Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results

CLEVELAND, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, that included the following highlights (compared with the prior year period): Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Highlights: Sales increased 11% to a record $5.5 billion; organic sales increased 6.5% Segment operating margin was 23.4%, an increase of 20 bps, or 26.7% adjusted, an increase of 40 bps Net income was $0.9 billion, a decrease of 6% compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2025 which included a one-time discrete tax benefit of $180 million Adjusted net income increased 16% to $1.0 billion EPS were $7.06, a decrease of 4% compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2025 which included a one-time discrete tax benefit of $1.37 Adjusted EPS increased 18% to a record $8.17 Year-to-date cash flow from operations was a record $2.6 billion, or 16.7% of sales Repurchased $275 million of shares in the quarter Company increases outlook for sales and EPS “Our global team delivered another quarter of record performance,” said Jenny Parmentier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “In the third quarter, we reported record sales, adjusted segment operating income and margin, adjusted earnings per share and year-to-date operating cash flow.

GlobeNewsWire • Apr 30, 2026