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Today's analysis highlights six compelling dividend opportunities across diverse sectors. Baker Hughes (BKR) and Charles Schwab (SCHW) demonstrate strong momentum in energy and financial services respectively. Starbucks (SBUX) offers global consumer growth potential, while utilities Duke Energy (DUK) and CMS Energy (CMS) provide defensive positioning with attractive yields. Kroger (KR) rounds out the selection with stable consumer staples exposure and merger upside potential. This carefully curated mix offers investors a balanced approach to both growth and income generation across key market sectors.
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1

Baker Hughes Company (BKR)

Price Target: $51.50
Dividend Yield: 1.98%
Payment Date: Feb 21, 2025
Ex-Dividend Date: February 11, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 20 analysts | Consensus: Strong Buy
Insights:
Baker Hughes shows strong momentum with a 57% yearly gain and attractive 15.5x P/E ratio. The company is well-positioned to benefit from growing LNG infrastructure investments globally. However, cyclical energy sector exposure and geopolitical risks could create volatility.
2

The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW)

Price Target: $89.85
Dividend Yield: 1.24%
Payment Date: Feb 28, 2025
Ex-Dividend Date: February 14, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 15 analysts | Consensus: Buy
Insights:
Schwab demonstrates solid fundamentals with rising interest income and strong asset gathering. The dividend yield is modest but growing. Primary risks include interest rate sensitivity and potential market downturns impacting trading revenues.
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3

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

Price Target: $106.31
Dividend Yield: 2.43%
Payment Date: Feb 28, 2025
Ex-Dividend Date: February 14, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 26 analysts | Consensus: Buy
Insights:
Starbucks maintains pricing power and international growth potential, particularly in China. The dividend yield is well-covered. Concerns include high labor costs and increasing competition in key markets.
4

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)

Price Target: $121.38
Dividend Yield: 3.64%
Payment Date: Mar 17, 2025
Ex-Dividend Date: February 14, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 12 analysts | Consensus: Buy
Insights:
Duke offers an attractive 3.64% dividend yield with regulated utility stability. Clean energy investments provide growth opportunities. However, rising interest rates and high capital spending requirements pose challenges.
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5

The Kroger Co. (KR)

Price Target: $58.75
Dividend Yield: 2.29%
Payment Date: Mar 1, 2025
Ex-Dividend Date: February 14, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 18 analysts | Consensus: Hold
Insights:
Kroger offers defensive characteristics with steady cash flows and a reliable dividend. The pending Albertsons merger could provide scale benefits but faces regulatory scrutiny. Main risks include intense competition and margin pressures.
6

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)

Price Target: $75.20
Dividend Yield: 3.28%
Payment Date: Feb 28, 2025
Ex-Dividend Date: February 14, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 14 analysts | Consensus: Buy
Insights:
CMS Energy provides stable returns with a regulated utility model and growing renewable energy portfolio. The dividend is well-supported by earnings. Key risks include regulatory changes and interest rate sensitivity.
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