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February investments fell below $1,000, mainly in BDCs like Owl Rock Capital and Ares Capital, boosting annual dividend income by $77. Dividend income hit a new February record of $505, up 5% Y/Y driven by organic dividend growth. Focus remains firmly on maintaining rising BDC dividends and achieving a monthly increase of at least $100 in dividend income.

Colgate-Palmolive is one of the leaders in the global toothpaste market. On January 31, Colgate-Palmolive released financial results that left me with mixed reactions. Demand for its products in Latin America is growing rapidly, but the strengthening of the US dollar has not allowed Colgate-Palmolive to fully reflect this in its EPS.

Colgate-Palmolive's premiumization strategy and pet nutrition expansion offer significant growth potential, with a price target of $115 per share, suggesting 26% upside. Despite high valuation metrics, CL's superior profitability, high margins, and exceptional cash flow justify its premium valuation and long-term investment appeal. The company's strong pricing power, particularly in premium oral care and pet food, positions it well against inflation and competitive pressures.

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL ) UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference Call March 12, 2025 3:00 PM ET Company Participants John Faucher - Chief Investor Relations Officer and EVP, M&A Conference Call Participants Peter Grom - UBS Peter Grom All right. Good afternoon, everyone.

CL benefits from robust pricing and productivity initiatives. The company's innovation strategy also bodes well.

Investors interested in stocks from the Consumer Products - Staples sector have probably already heard of National Vision (EYE) and Colgate-Palmolive (CL). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

Bloomberg Intelligence analysts identified 50 stocks for 2025, focusing on catalysts like new leadership, acquisitions, and AI advancements, with 35 paying dividends. 14 of these dividend-paying stocks meet the “safer” criteria, with free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields, making them attractive for first-time investors. Analysts project net gains of 10% to 50.26% for the top ten Bloomberg Dividend Focus companies by March 2026, highlighting potential investment opportunities.

KENNEBUNK, Maine , March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom's of Maine , a certified B Corp and leader in natural and effective personal care, proudly announces the launch of Tom's of Maine Whiten+ Toothpaste.  This innovative whitening solution combines naturally derived mineral technology and plant-based cleansers to remove 95% of surface stains in just two weeks with twice-daily brushing.

S&P Dow Jones Indices added three new members to the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, expanding it to 69 companies. I rank Dividend Aristocrats by quality scores, presenting undervalued and overvalued stocks with detailed metrics and fair value estimates. My quality scoring system uses six indicators, each worth 5 points, for a maximum score of 30, categorizing stocks from Exceptional to Inferior.

The stock market is selling off, with Canada and China retaliating against President Donald Trump's tariffs , and Mexico promising to announce its response on Sunday.