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DIVIDEND ACCELERATORS WEEKLY: Feb 25

Consumer Power Plays: 7 Day Ex-Dividend Watch

Editor's Note: With McDonald's (MCD), SLM Corporation (SLM), and Tapestry (TPR) approaching key March ex-dividend dates, investors have a strategic window for portfolio positioning. NVIDIA's significant Q4 earnings beat and strong forward guidance, driven by unprecedented AI chip demand, has created positive sentiment across the broader market as we monitor these upcoming dividend distributions.

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Dividend Defense All-Stars: Section 1
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McDonald's Corporation (MCD)

Price Target: $328.36
Dividend Yield: 2.28%
Payment Date: Mar 17, 2025
Current Price: $304.27
Dividend Amount: $1.77
Payout Ratio: 62.16%
Ex-Dividend Date: March 03, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 26 analysts | Consensus: Buy
Performance: 1W: +0.90% | 1M: +8.14% | 3M: +5.96% | 6M: +6.23% | 1Y: +2.41%
Key Metrics: Forward P/E: 24.60 | Market Cap: $218.05B | 52W Range: $243.53 - $317.90 | Revenue: $25.92B
Analyst Insights: MCD showcases strong global presence with consistent dividend growth of 7.84% annually. While P/E ratio appears elevated at 27.24x, the company's defensive business model and 49-year dividend increase streak provide reliability. Strong free cash flow generation supports continued dividend sustainability.

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Dividend Defense All-Stars: Section 2
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SLM Corporation (SLM)

Price Target: $32.58
Dividend Yield: 1.73%
Payment Date: Mar 17, 2025
Current Price: $30.10
Dividend Amount: $0.13
Payout Ratio: 19.40%
Ex-Dividend Date: March 05, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 11 analysts | Consensus: Buy
Performance: 1W: -5.99% | 1M: +4.40% | 3M: +12.75% | 6M: +41.29% | 1Y: +53.96%
Key Metrics: Forward P/E: 9.75 | Market Cap: $6.33B | 52W Range: $19.39 - $32.65 | Revenue: $1.44B
Analyst Insights: SLM demonstrates impressive dividend growth of 31.95% over 5 years with a conservative payout ratio of 19.40%. Strong price momentum and attractive valuation at 9.75x forward earnings suggest continued upside potential, though regulatory risks remain a consideration.
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Tapestry, Inc. (TPR)

Price Target: $89.33
Dividend Yield: 1.67%
Payment Date: Mar 24, 2025
Current Price: $86.56
Dividend Amount: $0.35
Payout Ratio: 40.76%
Ex-Dividend Date: March 06, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 18 analysts | Consensus: Buy
Performance: 1W: -5.18% | 1M: +14.63% | 3M: +43.23% | 6M: +102.57% | 1Y: +81.77%
Key Metrics: Forward P/E: 16.67 | Market Cap: $17.92B | 52W Range: $35.23 - $90.85 | Revenue: $6.78B
Analyst Insights: TPR shows exceptional price momentum with 81.77% gain over past year. Recent Stuart Weitzman sale demonstrates strategic focus on core brands. Strong free cash flow and moderate payout ratio of 40.76% support dividend sustainability despite luxury sector cyclicality.
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