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Created: 2025-07-18 20:25:34 UTC

X. From 1973 to 2024, companies that grew or initiated dividends produced the highest total returns (10.2%/year).

Why would this be the case?

Think about what a stock growing its dividend often means:

- Cash flow can cover the dividend
- Management is confident earnings will continue to grow in the future
- It forces management to focus on the highest ROI projects
- Management is focused on long term objectives

Remember: Dividend growth and share price appreciation are byproducts of free cash flow growth.

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