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With the major indexes at or near all-time highs, you might be wondering if it’s too late to add to an income portfolio. And I wouldn’t blame you. Buying high and selling low is a classic mistake that investors make far too often.
However, not all dividend stocks are trading at their peaks. With Barchart’s Opinion and Opinion Strength indicators, we can apply short-term technical analysis to help determine whether a stock still has room to climb.
Of course, bullish technical signals alone don’t tell the whole story. But when we combine them with Wall Street analysts’ consensus “Strong Buy” ratings, we may have a recipe for identifying dividend stocks that generate reliable income and offer additional upside potential.
Today, I’m highlighting quality dividend stocks that are trending upward and backed by strong analyst support.
I used Barchart’s Stock Screener tool to get the list using the following filters.
Overall Opinion %: Barchart’s daily overall opinion signal percentage. This is a short-term technical indicator that tells us if the stock is trading up or down.
Overall Opinion Strength: Strong to Top 1%. The stronger the signal, the stronger the opinion.
Current Analyst Rating: Strong Buy – to complement short-term technical opinion.
Number of Analysts: Very High (16 or more). A consensus among a higher number of analysts gives us greater conviction in the buy signal.
Annual Dividend Yield (%): At least 1.5%. We’re looking for companies that offer the highest dividend yields.
Running these filters, I got four results.
I sorted the companies by their dividend yield percentage. However, Western Digital Corp’s dividend value appears incorrect as its last quarterly dividend was $0.10, so we’ll kick off this list with:
NetEase Inc. is a Chinese company that provides internet and game services, including online games and e-commerce. The company has more than 140 games in its repertoire, including popular titles such as Rules of Survival and Marvel Mystic Mayhem, among others.
Beyond this, NetEase operates in other segments such as:
Yudao, an intelligent learning and advertising solutions provider;
NetEase Cloud Music, a popular music platform; and
Yanxuan, a private label consumer brand.
The company’s most recent financials reported sales of roughly $4.0 billion, up 7.4% from the same quarter last year, while net income increased 35.2% year-over-year to $1.4 billion. NetEase pays a forward annual dividend of $2.70, which translates to a yield of approximately 2.03%.
Barchart Opinion indicates a 100% buy overall average with maximum strength, indicating that the signal is less likely to be volatile, suggesting the stock should continue to rise. Additionally, a consensus among 16 analysts rate the stock a “Strong Buy.”
As countries today are increasingly involved in conflicts, it’s no surprise that L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is on today’s list of dividend stocks to buy. L3Harris is a U.S.-based defense contractor that provides mission-critical solutions and technology services to the U.S. military, civil government, and commercial customers. The company oversees the design, integration, and sustainment of land, maritime, air, and cyber communication systems.
The company’s most recent financials reported sales of roughly $5.1 billion, down 1.54% from the same quarter last year. Net income for the period increased 35.4% year-over-year to $386 million. L3Harris pays a forward annual dividend of $4.80, which translates to a yield of approximately 1.88%.
Barchart Opinion indicates an 88% buy overall average with strong strength, suggesting the stock still has a ways to go. Additionally, 20 analysts rate the stock a consensus “Strong buy.”
Tapestry Inc. is a U.S.-based company that operates in over 75 countries. The company designs and manufactures fine accessories for men and women. Formerly known as Coach, Inc., Tapestry Inc. is the parent of big brands such as Coach, Kate Spade New York, and Stuart Weitzman.
The company’s Q3 ’25 financials reported sales of roughly $1.58 billion, up 7% from the same quarter last year. Net income increased 46% year-over-year to $203 million. Tapestry pays a forward annual dividend of $1.40, which translates to a yield of approximately 1.55%.
Barchart Opinion reports a 100% buy overall average with strong strength, suggesting the stock’s bullish run isn’t over yet. Additionally, a consensus among 21 analysts rate the stock a strong buy.
If you are looking for quality dividend stocks that have the opportunity to grow, these companies could be precisely what you’re looking for. However, despite the short-term technicals and analyst confidence, it’s always best to conduct your own due diligence when looking out for potential targets to buy.
On the date of publication, Rick Orford did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com
