Here are three attractive dividend stocks, according to Wall Street's top pros on TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.
Darden RestaurantsThe first dividend stock is Darden Restaurants (DRI), which operates several popular brands in full-service dining, including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse and Yard House.
While Darden exceeded analysts' earnings expectations, its sales slightly missed the Street's consensus amid increased discounting by rivals.
Moreover, the company announced a dividend hike of nearly 7%, bringing the quarterly dividend to $1.40 per share.
(See International Seaways' Stock Charts on TipRanks)CitigroupFinally, let's discuss this week's third dividend stock, banking giant Citigroup (C).
Persons:
Wall, Darden, Peter Saleh, Saleh, TipRanks, Benjamin Nolan, Nolan, INSW, Goldman Sachs, Richard Ramsden, Ramsden
Organizations:
Darden, Olive Garden, LongHorn, Citigroup, Management, Citi, Services
Locations:
Olive, Rohnert Park , California