Brookfield Infrastructure's high-yielding dividend is on a very firm financial foundation. The company expects to grow its cash flow per share at a more than 10% annual rate.
High yield doesn't necessarily have to translate to higher risk if done right. It's important to evaluate dividend stocks based on coverage, leverage, and asset quality. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Capital Southwest offer well-covered and high dividends and are well-positioned to grow.
NextEra Energy has generated a 15% annualized total return over the past decade. Brookfield Infrastructure has produced a 14.5% annualized total return since its formation.
Big dividend stocks offer attractive dividend yields and the potential for passive income growth and total return. However, investors need to be leery of those that tend to be overrated by Mr. Market and instead buy those with overlooked strong balance sheets, growth, and attractive yields. We share two very overrated and two very underrated big dividend stocks.
Brookfield Infrastructure pays a high-yielding dividend, backed by a rock-solid financial profile. The global infrastructure company is growing fast, giving it plenty of fuel to continue increasing its payout.
Brookfield Infrastructure has built a very valuable natural gas storage business. Enbridge has been bulking up its gas storage business over the past year.