Does 2018 mark the end of consumer staple stocks as we know it?

Video about this issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye-JNj1aZcE

Does 2018 mark the end of consumer staple stocks as we know it? Are blue chip household brand stocks, those that pay big dividends, doomed? It certainly feels that way when tuning into the investing and personal finance media. Rather than relying on emotion or conjecture, I choose to look at the raw facts in today's video. I analyze two companies in particular, Clorox and Procter & Gamble. Both have been facing recent issues in the media, although I interpret the fundamentals quite differently. Today's video starts with one of my favorite dividend stocks of all time, Clorox (CLX). Clorox just got downgraded by an analyst at Morgan Stanley. On the news, the stock fell 5.97% in a single day. However, when I look at the real facts, the fundamentals, I see a completely different story. * The dividend was just increased by 14%! * Sales are up 4% year over year. * Diluted EPS is up 9% year over year. Next, I discuss another favorite dividend paying stock: Procter & Gamble (PG). I'm personally averaging into PG during 2018. With their recent earnings report, it seems like the media thinks the end is near for PG, and that profits are stalling. However, I only see good news: * Procter & Gamble is acquiring Merck's consumer health business. * Revenue is up 4% year over year (1% organic growth). * EPS is up 5% year over year. Last, I close with ten lessons and takeaways for dividend investors, especially applicable to this wacky market: 1. This drop in consumer stocks is overdone. 2. I love a good buying opportunity like this! While it can be a bit scary, these types of markets tend to be the best markets for dividend growth investors (in my opinion). 3. I think there is more to come. There will be further dividend stock buying opportunities. 4. We could enter a major correction in the coming few years. 5. Could be a period of slower dividend growth. There is some truth to what the analysts are saying. 6. The sky is not falling. 7. It's a good time to remember diversification. 8. It's a good time to think about disruption, and to craft a disruption-proof portfolio. 9. Financial freedom is not without risk, although I personally embrace the risk. 10. Look at numbers oneself (don't just follow the analysts). In the world of investing and personal finance, I personally do not see a better alternative to dividend stocks. I especially enjoy dividend growth investing during times like these, when a correction is underway.

• The above text is not written by me, but by the YouTuber ppcian

Submitted April 22, 2018 at 02:21PM by gorillaz0e https://ift.tt/2vweikW