MGE Energy Inc

MGEE

Capitalización de mercado USD 2731 M

Four RIG portfolio holdings—CMI, DUK, MGEE, and UNP—announced September dividend raises, reinforcing income growth despite broader market weakness. CMI delivered a standout 10% dividend increase, but with a 1.7% yield and elevated P/E, I maintain a hold and seek a lower entry point. DUK and MGEE provided modest raises. Both remain reliable dividend payers, but neither meets my buy criteria at current yields and valuations.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does MGE (MGEE) have what it takes?

Dividend Kings are underperforming SPY in September, with a -4.22% average return versus SPY's marginal gain. Despite aggregate weakness, 29 Dividend Kings appear both undervalued and offer a long-term expected return of at least 10%. Recent dividend increases and higher projected earnings growth have modestly improved the Kings' average dividend growth rate to 4.49%.

Last month, MGE Energy hiked its dividend by 7%, extending its dividend growth streak to 51 consecutive years. The population of the regulated utility's service territory is expected to grow at the fastest rate in Wisconsin through 2050. MGEE maintains the best-in-class S&P credit rating in the country for regulated utilities.

Dividend Kings have a 50+ year track record of increasing dividends, showcasing resilience through economic challenges. I rank the Dividend Kings using my 9F Quality Scores, blending qualitative and quantitative factors for a robust, investment-grade assessment. ADP stands out as the best total-return candidate. It is undervalued, high-quality, and offering a strong projected dividend growth rate and Adjusted Chowder Number.

Fed hikes rates and signals another, putting MGEE, ADM, DOLE and DGX in focus as low-beta defensive picks.

FMNB, MGEE and NSSC are highlighted as dividend stocks amid market volatility, inflation and rate-hike fears.

Pinnacle West Capital, MGE Energy and Vestas Wind Systems offer exposure to expanding wind capacity, clean-energy investment and strong turbine demand.

I present a screened list of 25 quality dividend growth stocks for September, emphasizing fundamental growth, economic moats, and yields above 2.5%. The top 25 stocks average a 3.11% yield and are undervalued by ~11% per Dividend Yield Theory, with a projected future CAGR of 14.43%. Key opportunities include high-yielders (e.g., Pepsi, American Tower); fast dividend growers (Autoliv, Yum China Brands); and deeply discounted names (Zoetis, Accenture).

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does MGE (MGEE) have what it takes?