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DIVIDEND ACCELERATORS WEEKLY: Feb 25

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Editor's Note: With five essential dividend stocks approaching critical ex-dividend dates starting Tuesday, investors face a narrow window for positioning. Recent institutional buying across IT solutions, industrial manufacturing, and healthcare diagnostics sectors has intensified, while combined cash reserves exceeding $4.8B suggest strong dividend sustainability. As these industry leaders prepare to trade ex-dividend over three consecutive days, their conservative 34% average payout ratio indicates potential for future increases.

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Dividend Stocks Profile Section A - February 2025
1

CDW Corporation (CDW)

Price Target: $238.50
Dividend Yield: 1.30%
Payment Date: Mar 11, 2025
Current Price: $192.80
Dividend Amount: $0.63
Payout Ratio: 31.37%
Ex-Dividend Date: February 25, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 10 analysts | Consensus: Buy
Performance: 1W: +2.04% | 1M: +2.16% | 3M: +10.77% | 6M: -12.04% | 1Y: -20.12%
Key Metrics: Forward P/E: 19.55 | Market Cap: $25.7B | 52W Range: $168.43 - $263.37 | 5Y Div CAGR: 13.02%
Analyst Insights: CDW shows strong fundamentals with a healthy payout ratio of 31.37% and impressive dividend growth (13.02% CAGR over 5 years). Despite recent market pressure (-20.12% 1Y), the company maintains robust operating margins with $1.68B in operating income. With significant cash reserves ($1.16B) and strong operating cash flow ($506M), CDW appears well-positioned to maintain its dividend growth trajectory while investing in future growth opportunities.
2

The Timken Company (TKR)

Price Target: $93.78
Dividend Yield: 1.62%
Payment Date: Mar 7, 2025
Current Price: $83.79
Dividend Amount: $0.34
Payout Ratio: 27.25%
Ex-Dividend Date: February 25, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 11 analysts | Consensus: Buy
Performance: 1W: +2.13% | 1M: +9.27% | 3M: +14.00% | 6M: +0.07% | 1Y: +2.55%
Key Metrics: Forward P/E: 14.55 | Market Cap: $5.9B | 52W Range: $69.35 - $94.71 | 5Y Div CAGR: 3.96%
Analyst Insights: Timken demonstrates solid financial discipline with a conservative payout ratio of 27.25% and steady dividend growth. Despite a challenging year for industrials and negative net income growth (-21.36%), the company maintains strong operating margins and shows positive momentum across recent timeframes. The attractive valuation (Forward P/E: 14.55) and substantial cash position ($413.4M) suggest potential upside, though industrial sector headwinds remain a near-term consideration.
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Dividend Stocks Profile Section B - February 2025
3

Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)

Price Target: $58.87
Dividend Yield: 1.59%
Payment Date: Mar 11, 2025
Current Price: $57.74
Dividend Amount: $0.23
Payout Ratio: 45.10%
Ex-Dividend Date: February 26, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 20 analysts | Consensus: Buy
Performance: 1W: +3.35% | 1M: +7.60% | 3M: +5.81% | 6M: +9.38% | 1Y: +22.08%
Key Metrics: Forward P/E: 26.11 | Market Cap: $30.8B | 52W Range: $46.90 - $61.53 | 5Y Div CAGR: 1.16%
Analyst Insights: TSCO shows remarkable strength with impressive 1-year performance (+22.08%) and consistent growth across all timeframes. While the payout ratio of 45.10% is higher than peers, strong operating income ($1.48B) and market leadership in rural retail support dividend sustainability. The higher Forward P/E of 26.11 reflects market confidence in TSCO's resilient business model and growth prospects, though recent negative operating cash flow (-$235.4M) warrants monitoring.
4

Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH)

Price Target: $264.53
Dividend Yield: 1.16%
Payment Date: Mar 12, 2025
Current Price: $249.17
Dividend Amount: $0.72
Payout Ratio: 32.58%
Ex-Dividend Date: February 27, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 17 analysts | Consensus: Strong Buy
Performance: 1W: +3.33% | 1M: +4.45% | 3M: +5.48% | 6M: +10.17% | 1Y: +15.02%
Key Metrics: Forward P/E: 15.07 | Market Cap: $20.8B | 52W Range: $191.97 - $258.59
Analyst Insights: Labcorp demonstrates strong market momentum with consistent positive returns across all timeframes and impressive 1-year gains (+15.02%). Despite significant net income decline (-34.13%), strong cash flow generation ($789.4M) and substantial cash reserves ($1.52B) support the modest dividend yield. The attractive Forward P/E of 15.07 and strong analyst consensus (Strong Buy) suggest potential upside, particularly given the company's leadership position in diagnostics and research services.
5

Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP.A)

Price Target: $62.36
Dividend Yield: 3.04%
Payment Date: Mar 14, 2025
Current Price: $61.76
Dividend Amount: $0.47
Payout Ratio: 35.14%
Ex-Dividend Date: February 27, 2025
Analyst Coverage: 14 analysts | Consensus: Buy
Performance: 1W: +14.37% | 1M: +12.29% | 3M: +2.93% | 6M: +6.48% | 1Y: -1.18%
Key Metrics: Forward P/E: 10.19 | Market Cap: $12.3B | 52W Range: $52.91 - $68.60 | 5Y Div CAGR: -3.33%
Analyst Insights: Molson Coors offers the highest dividend yield (3.04%) among the group with a manageable payout ratio of 35.14%. Recent strong momentum (+14.37% 1W, +12.29% 1M) and attractive valuation (Forward P/E: 10.19) suggest potential value opportunity. However, negative 5-year dividend CAGR (-3.33%) and modest cash flow ($130.2M) indicate potential challenges in dividend growth, despite solid operating income ($1.59B) and analyst optimism.
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