Phillips 66 has a current yield of 2.5%, paying a quarterly dividend of 50 cents a share.
"We rate Phillips 66 (PSX) a buy. This is driven by a few notable
strengths, which we believe should have a greater impact than any
weaknesses, and should give investors a better performance opportunity
than most stocks we cover. The company's strengths can be seen in
multiple areas, such as its compelling growth in net income, largely
solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures,
attractive valuation levels, notable return on equity and impressive
record of earnings per share growth. We feel these strengths outweigh
the fact that the company has had lackluster performance in the stock
itself."
9. Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo has a current yield of 2.5%, paying a quarterly dividend of 35 cents a share.
TheStreet Ratings team rates Wells Fargo as a buy with a ratings score
of A. TheStreet Ratings team has this to say about its recommendation:
"We
rate Wells Fargo (WFC) a buy. This is based on the convergence of
positive investment measures, which should help this stock outperform
the majority of stocks that we rate. The company's strengths can be seen
in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, solid stock price
performance, growth in earnings per share, expanding profit margins and
increase in net income. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that
the company shows weak operating cash flow."
8. Deere
Deere has a current yield of 2.6%, paying a quarterly dividend of 60 cents a share.
TheStreet Ratings team rates Deere as a buy with a ratings score of B+.
TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We
rate Deere (DE) a buy. This is driven by several positive factors,
which we believe should have a greater impact than any weaknesses, and
should give investors a better performance opportunity than most stocks
we cover. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as
its good cash flow from operations, notable return on equity and
increase in stock price during the past year. We feel these strengths
outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat weak growth in
earnings per share."
7. IBM
IBM has a current yield of 2.7%, paying a quarterly dividend of $1.10 a share.
TheStreet Ratings team rates International Business Machines as a hold
with a ratings score of C+. TheStreet Ratings team has this to say about
its recommendation:
"We rate IBM (IBM) a hold. The primary
factors that have impacted our rating are mixed -- some indicating
strength, some showing weaknesses, with little evidence to justify the
expectation of either a positive or negative performance for this stock
relative to most other stocks. The company's strengths can be seen in
multiple areas, such as its notable return on equity and expanding
profit margins. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find
weaknesses including a generally disappointing performance in the stock
itself, deteriorating net income and generally higher debt management
risk."
6. Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble has a current yield of 3%, paying a quarterly dividend of 64.25 cents a share.
TheStreet Ratings team rates Procter & Gamble as a buy with a
ratings score of A-. TheStreet Ratings team has this to say about its
recommendation:
"We rate Procter & Gamble (PG) a buy. This
is based on the convergence of positive investment measures, which
should help this stock outperform the majority of stocks that we rate.
The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its good
cash flow from operations, increase in stock price during the past year,
largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most
measures, notable return on equity and expanding profit margins. We feel
these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par
growth in net income."
5. General Motors
General Motors has a current yield of 3.1%, paying a quarterly dividend of 30 cents a share.
TheStreet Ratings team rates General Motors as a buy with a ratings
score of B. TheStreet Ratings team has this to say about its
recommendation:
"We rate General Motors (GM) a buy. This is
driven by a number of strengths, which we believe should have a greater
impact than any weaknesses, and should give investors a better
performance opportunity than most stocks we cover. The company's
strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in net
income, good cash flow from operations, increase in stock price during
the past year, growth in earnings per share and largely solid financial
position with reasonable debt levels by most measures. We feel these
strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat
disappointing return on equity."
4. Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola has a current yield of 3.1%, paying a quarterly dividend of 30.5 cents a share.
TheStreet Ratings team rates Coca-Cola as a buy with a ratings score of
B-. TheStreet Ratings team has this to say about its recommendation:
"We
rate Coca-Cola (KO) a buy. This is driven by several positive factors,
which we believe should have a greater impact than any weaknesses, and
should give investors a better performance opportunity than most stocks
we cover. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as
its expanding profit margins, reasonable valuation levels and notable
return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the
company has had sub par growth in net income."
3. Suncor Energy
Suncor Energy has a current yield of 3.3%.
TheStreet Ratings team rates Suncor Energy as a hold with a ratings
score of C. TheStreet Ratings team has this to say about its
recommendation:
"We rate Suncor Energy (SU) a hold. The primary
factors that have impacted our rating are mixed -- some indicating
strength, some showing weaknesses, with little evidence to justify the
expectation of either a positive or negative performance for this stock
relative to most other stocks. The company's strengths can be seen in
multiple areas, such as its largely solid financial position with
reasonable debt levels by most measures and reasonable valuation levels.
However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses
including feeble growth in the company's earnings per share,
deteriorating net income and disappointing return on equity."
2. National Oilwell Varco
National Oilwell Varco has a current yield of 3.7%, paying a quarterly dividend of 46 cents a share.
TheStreet Ratings team has this to say about its recommendation:
"We rate National Oilwell Varco (NOV) a hold. The primary factors
that have impacted our rating are mixed -- some indicating strength,
some showing weaknesses, with little evidence to justify the expectation
of either a positive or negative performance for this stock relative to
most other stocks. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple
areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with
reasonable debt levels by most measures and reasonable valuation
levels. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find
weaknesses including weak operating cash flow, a generally disappointing
performance in the stock itself and poor profit margins."
1. Verizon
Verizon has a current yield of 4.5%, paying a quarterly dividend of 55 cents a share.
TheStreet Ratings team rates Verizon Communications as a hold with a
ratings score of C+. TheStreet Ratings team has this to say about its
recommendation:
"We rate Verizon Communications (VZ) a hold. The
primary factors that have impacted our rating are mixed -- some
indicating strength, some showing weaknesses, with little evidence to
justify the expectation of either a positive or negative performance for
this stock relative to most other stocks. The company's strengths can
be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, notable return on
equity and expanding profit margins. However, as a counter to these
strengths, we also find weaknesses including deteriorating net income,
generally higher debt management risk and weak operating cash flow."
