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Dividend investing remains a popular strategy for retail investors seeking stability and passive income. Many investors target dividend yields in the 2-3% range with payout ratios below 80%. Key players include Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD) with a 6.82% yield and an 80.2% payout ratio, and United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) with a 6.55% yield and a 95.6% payout ratio. UPS has been down nearly 20% in 2023, but analysts expect a 10.3% growth in earnings.
Enterprise is considered a long-term hold, having a strong dividend history and expected earnings growth above 5%, with a price target of over $36 offering a potential 15% upside. Meanwhile, ONEOK Inc. (NYSE: OKE) offers a 5.1% dividend yield despite a YTD decline of over 21%. Analysts predict earnings could rise by more than 17%, with a price target suggesting nearly 29% upside potential.
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