@kytphine：7 Analyst Favorite 'Strong Buy' Blue Chip Stocks With 4% and Higher Dividends We screened our 24/7 Wall St. equity research database looking for Buy-rated stocks of companies that paid at least a 4% dividend. The following seven stocks hit our screens, and all make sense for worried and frustrated investors looking for a safe harbor. It is important to remember though that no single analyst report should be used as a sole basis for any buying or selling decision. AT&T The legacy telecommunications company has been going through a long restructuring, has lowered its dividend and has sold off or merged underperforming assets. AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) provides telecommunications, media and technology services worldwide. Citigroup This top bank stock has bounced nicely off the lows, and Warren Buffett bought a massive $2.5 billion worth of shares back in the summer. Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) is a leading global diversified financial service company that provides consumers, corporations, governments a broad range of financial products and services. Dow This stock certainly offers investors growth and income potential. Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) is a leading materials science company and was formed from the merger of Dow and DuPont in 2017 and the subsequent spin-off 2019. The company is organized into three principal divisions: Performance Materials & Coatings (23% of EBITDA), Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure (27%) and Packaging & Specialty Plastics (51%). IBM This blue-chip giant still offers investors an incredibly solid entry point as well as a massive dividend. International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) provides integrated solutions and services worldwide. The company operates through four business segments. Intel This legacy leader in semiconductors has been absolutely hammered, and while some feel it is a value trap, it is hard to count out the company that defined the semiconductor revolution. Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) designs, manufactures and sells integrated digital technology platforms worldwide. Kraft Heinz Even in bad times, everybody has to eat, and this company always stands to benefit. Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ: KHC) was formed via the merger of H.J. Heinz and Kraft Foods. The company is a leading global food company, with $29 billion of annual revenues generated by such well-known brands as Kraft, Heinz, Oscar Meyer and Maxwell House. Warren Buffett holds a huge position in Berkshire Hathaway of 325 million shares. Pioneer Natural Resources Many Wall Street analysts love this stock as a pure crude oil play and, the company also employs a variable dividend strategy. Pioneer Natural Resources Co. (NYSE: PXD) operates as an independent oil and gas exploration and production company in the United States. source: https://247wallst.com/investing/2022/10/27/7-analyst-favorite-strong-buy-blue-chip-stocks-with-4-and-higher-dividends/4/ Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.
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