Monthly Dividend Payout Predictor - Stock Market

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by David Peltier

Are you interested in creating a portfolio that generates a steadily growing stream of income year-round? David Peltier and Dividend Stock Advisor have created calendar of companies have a long track record (at least 30 years) of consistently raising their dividends on schedule, year-in and year-out.

Identifying predictable growth is the key to successful, long-term dividend investing. This calendar tells you what stocks offer this stability and when they usually announce these increases.

By selecting one or two names from each month, investors can also construct a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks that generates steadily growing income throughout the year.

January California Water Service (CWT) is a utility that has raised its dividend 47 consecutive years and will likely make the streak 48 years in January 2015. The company pays out $0.1625 a share (2.7% yield) each quarter, which is equal to 52% of expected 2015 earnings of $1.24. California Water's yield is toward to the midpoint of the industry range.

Also: Consolidated Edison (ED), Family Dollar (FDO), McGraw-Hill (MHFI), and SJW (SJW).

February Genuine Parts (GPC) makes replacement parts for autos, as well as industrial and office machines. The company has boosted its dividend 58 consecutive years and we expect a 59th increase in February 2015. Genuine Parts pays out $0.575 a share each quarter (2.2% yield), which can be covered 2.2x with expected 2015 earnings of $5.04.

Also: Chubb (CB), Coca-Cola (KO), Kimberly-Clark (KMB), SherwinWilliams (SHW), Sigma-Aldrich (SIAL), Wal-Mart (WMT) and WGL (WGL).

March Air Products (APD) makes industrial and specialty gases, in addition to performance materials. The company has increased its dividend 32 consecutive years and we expect another boost in March 2015. Air Products pays out $0.77 a share each quarter (2.2% yield), which is

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Meet David Peltier, Portfolio Manager Dividend Stock Advisor

David Peltier joined TheStreet, the leading financial information and investment resource firm, as a research associate in August 2001. In addition to Dividend Stock Advisor, he also writes and manages the very popular Stocks Under $10. David has managed products that covered deep-discount value investing and used dividend stocks as part of a retirement savings portfolio. Today, thousands of investors -- from individual to institutional -- rely on him for his expertise and insights into high potential, long-term investing strategies and stock picks.

David graduated from New York University's Stern School of Business with a degree in Finance. Prior to TheStreet, he was an analyst for Individual Investor magazine and its website. In addition to his regular video appearances for TheStreet, he has been a guest on NPR, Nightly Business Report, CNNfn, WNYW-TV and presented at The Money Show. David also hosts a live monthly chat on Twitter (@davidspeltier).

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equal to 47% of expected fiscal 2015 (ending September) earnings of $6.48.

Also: Colgate-Palmolive (CL) and Piedmont Natural Gas (PNY).

April Procter & Gamble (PG:NYSE) is a bellwether of the consumer staples sector, with major household brands like Bounty, Charmin, Duracell, Gillette and Tide. The company has raised its quarterly dividend 58 consecutive years and will likely do so for the 59th straight time in April 2015.

Procter & Gamble pays out $0.6436 a share (2.9% yield) each quarter, which is equal to 55% of expected fiscal 2016 (ended June) earnings of $4.66. The company's dividend is toward the high end of the industry range and is also backed by a solid balance sheet.

Also: Exxon Mobil (XOM), HB Fuller (FUL), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and WW Grainger (GWW).

May Pepsico (PEP) is a leading producer of beverages and snack food. The company has upped its dividend 42 consecutive years and we believe the 43rd time will come in May 2015. Pepsico pays out $0.655 a share (2.7% yield) each quarter, which is equal to 53% of expected 2015 earnings of $4.89.

Also: Clorox (CLX) and Lowe's (LOW).

June National Fuel Gas (NFG) is a vertically-integrated natural gas producer and utility. The company has raised its dividend 44 consecutive years and will likely make the streak 45 years in June 2015.

National Fuel Gas pays out $0.385 a share (2.3% yield) each quarter, which is equal to 49% of expected fiscal 2015 (ending September) earnings of $3.14.

Also: CR Bard (BCR), Medtronic (MDT), Target (TGT) and Tootsie Roll (TR).

July Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is a leading retail drugstore operator. The company has increased its quarterly dividend 39 consecutive years and is on track for the 40th time in July 2015.

Walgreen pays out $0.3375 a share (1.8% yield) each quarter, which can be covered 3x with expected fiscal 2015 (ending August) earnings of $3.62. The company's dividend is at the high end of the industry range.

August Dover (DOV) manufactures industrial machinery. The company has boosted its payout 59 consecutive years and we believe the 60th time will come in August 2015. Dover pays out $0.40 a share (2.3% yield) each quarter, which is equal to 31% of expected fiscal 2015 earnings of $5.11. The company also has a solid balance sheet.

Also: Altria (MO) and Carlisle (CSL).

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September McDonald's (MCD) is a leading quick-service restaurant operator. The company has upped its payout 38 consecutive years and will likely do so for the 39th time in September 2015.

McDonald's pays out $0.85 a share (3.6% yield) each quarter, which can be covered 1.6x with expected 2015 earnings of $5.40. The dividend is at the high end of the industry range and is also supported by the company's strong balance sheet.

Also: Clarcor (CLC).

October Northwest Natural Gas (NWN) is an Oregon-based natural gas utility. The company has raised its dividend 59 consecutive years and will likely make the streak 60 years in October 2015.

Northwest pays out $0.465 a share (3.8% yield) each quarter, which is equal to 78% of expected 2015 earnings of $2.37. The dividend is toward the high end of the industry range and is also supported by the company's solid balance sheet.

Also: Eaton Vance (EV), RPM (RPM) and Stepan (SCL).

November Hormel Foods (HRL:NYSE) makes meat and poultry food products. The company has increased its dividend 49 consecutive years and is on track for the 50th time in November 2015.

Hormel pays out $0.25 a share (1.9% yield) each quarter, which can be covered 2.5x with expected fiscal 2015 (ending October) earnings of $2.54 a share. The dividend is toward the mid-point of the industry range and is further supported by the company's strong balance sheet.

Also: Automatic Data (ADP), Becton Dickinson (BDX), Emerson Electric (EMR), Lancaster Colony (LANC), Sysco (SYY), Universal (UVV), Valspar (VAL) and Vectren (VVC).

December Nucor (NUE) is a steel producer. The company has boosted its dividend 42 consecutive years and we believe the 43rd time will come in December 2015. Nucor pays out $0.3725 a share (3.2% yield), which is equal to 43% of expected 2015 earnings of $3.42. The company's dividend is at the high end of the industry range.

Also: ABM Industries (ABM) and Pfizer (PFE).

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