Energizer Holdings Inc (Symbol: ENR) is currently yielding above 6% with its quarterly dividend of $1.20, as shares traded at a low of $19.71 on Wednesday. This performance positions Energizer among the Russell 3000, highlighting its status as one of the largest companies in the U.S. stock market.
Historical data emphasizes the significance of dividends in total market returns. For instance, investors in the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) from May 31, 2000, to May 31, 2012, experienced a 0.6% loss in share value but collected $10.77 per share in dividends, leading to a total return of 13.15% over the period.
While dividend amounts can fluctuate based on company profitability, the sustainability of Energizer’s recent yield may be of interest to investors evaluating dividend stocks.
