The market continues to chase growth while ignoring once beloved income stocks. Verizon offers a compelling 6.3% dividend yield, robust free cash flow, and trades well below its historical valuation, making it attractive for conservative income investors. Medtronic provides a reliable 3.5% yield, a strong balance sheet, and growth catalysts in cardiac solutions, surgical robotics, and a value-enhancing diabetes spin-off.
Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT ) Bernstein's 41st Strategic Decisions Conference Call May 29, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Geoff Martha - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thierry Pieton - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Lee Hambright - Bernstein Lee Hambright All right. Very good.
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Medical - Devices Industry | Healthcare Sector | Mr. Geoffrey Straub Martha CEO | XBER Exchange | IE00BTN1Y115 ISIN |
IE Country | 95,000 Employees | 27 Jun 2025 Last Dividend | 27 Sep 1999 Last Split | 13 Jan 1978 IPO Date |
Medtronic plc is a global leader in medical technology, specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of device-based medical therapies. Serving healthcare systems, physicians, clinicians, and patients around the world, the company is dedicated to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of people. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Medtronic operates across various medical domains through its diverse portfolio which includes cardiovascular, medical surgical, neuroscience, and diabetes treatments and technologies.
Medtronic’s comprehensive range of products and services is categorized into four primary segments: