In this article, we will take a look at some of the best 52-week low stocks to buy now.
Dividend stocks have traditionally attracted long-term investors, but they are often overshadowed by flashy growth stocks in terms of popularity. The Dividend Aristocrat Index, which tracks companies that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years, has risen by nearly 4% since the start of 2025, compared with a roughly 15% gain for the broader market. This is not a new trend, as dividend stocks have repeatedly lagged behind the market.
Investors are increasingly favoring US companies that invest capital into AI innovation instead of offering traditional shareholder returns like dividends and buybacks. The debate over soaring valuations and a potential AI bubble continues. Goldman Sachs has lowered its forecast for US share buyback growth to 9%, down from the previous 12%, as it expects AI-driven investment to continue well into 2026.
Meanwhile, capital expenditure plans reported by S&P 500 companies have surged to $1.2 trillion this year, the highest level since Trivariate Research began tracking the data in 1999. The nine largest companies account for nearly 30% of this total.
A report by S&P Dow Jones Indices showed that 421 dividend increases were recorded in Q3 2025, compared with 480 in Q3 2024, representing a 12.3% year-over-year decline. Total dividend increases over the 12 months ending September 2025 reached $57.5 billion, down from $74.7 billion in the previous 12-month period. The report also noted that 43 companies cut their dividends in Q3 2025, a 59.3% increase compared with 27 companies in Q3 2024.
Howard Silverblatt, Senior Index Analyst at S&P Dow Jones Indices, noted that dividend growth remained slow in Q3 2025. He attributed this to concerns over future cash commitments, which were influenced by uncertainty surrounding evolving tariff policies and their potential effects on sales, costs, and the overall economy.
Given this, we will take a look at some of the best 52-week low stocks to invest in.
Our Methodology
For this article, we began by scanning stocks trading near their 52-week lows. From that group, we identified dividend-paying companies and chose 15 that have stable dividend histories yet experienced the steepest share price declines over the past year. We then ranked these stocks based on their 52-week price drops
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15. Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETD)
52-Week Share Price Decline: 22.12%
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETD) is among the best 52-week low stocks that pay dividends.
Telsey Advisory Group lowered its price target on Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETD) to $28 from $30 on October 30, while keeping its Market Perform rating on the stock, as reported by The Fly.
The revision followed the company’s fiscal Q1 2026 results. Management noted that the business faced several macroeconomic pressures but still delivered growth in written orders for the retail segment along with a solid gross margin in the quarter. They also pointed out that written orders in the wholesale segment fell 7.1% because of a slowdown in US government business.
For the quarter that ended on September 30, 2025, Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETD) reported consolidated net sales of $147 million, a gross margin of 61.4%, adjusted operating income of $10.6 million, an adjusted operating margin of 7.2% and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.43. Management added that the adjusted operating margin felt the impact of softer sales, heavier promotional efforts, additional marketing activity, and inventory sell-through at the retail level to make space for upcoming product launches.
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETD) also maintained a steady financial position. It generated operating cash flow of $16.8 million and closed the quarter with $193.7 million in cash and investments, an increase of $7.3 million from the prior year. The company continued to return capital to shareholders, paying $16.4 million in dividends, including $6.4 million in special payouts.
EEthan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETD) manufactures home furnishings and accessories and provides a broad range of home design and decorating services through its retail network.
14. Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)
52-Week Share Price Decline: 22.5%
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) is one of the best 52-week low stocks that pay dividends.
On October 31, Piper Sandler cut its price target on Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) to $465 from $495 while maintaining a Neutral rating, as reported by the Fly. The firm noted that although indicators such as bookings and backlog improved over previous quarters, with bookings reaching a record level, the company’s organic performance fell slightly short of expectations. Piper Sandler also pointed out that Silvus shifted about $25 million of revenue into Q4.
In the third quarter of 2025, Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) reported revenue of $3 billion, an 8% increase from the prior year, supported by growth in both North America and international markets. Acquisitions contributed $123 million in revenue. During the period, the company completed the $4.4 billion acquisition of Silvus Technologies, funded largely through $2 billion in long-term senior notes issued in Q2 and $1.5 billion in new term loans.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) also showed steady cash generation from a dividend perspective. Operating cash flow reached $799 million, up from $759 million a year earlier, while free cash flow rose to $733 million compared to $702 million in the same quarter last year. These increases were mostly due to higher earnings adjusted for non-cash items.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) provides mission-critical communications and public safety technology, offering products such as land mobile radios, command center software and video security solutions for government organizations and commercial customers.
13. Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR)
52-Week Share Price Decline: 26.9%
Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR) is among the best 52-week low dividend stocks to invest in.
On November 7, Wells Fargo lowered its price target on Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR) to $62 from $70 and repeated its Hold rating on the stock.
For the third quarter of 2025, Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR) reported sales of $5.6 billion, a decline of 7% from the previous year, including a 4% drop in organic sales. The company expects full-year 2025 revenue to be close to $22 billion. Management added that the revised outlook now includes an estimated $750 million revenue headwind related to the CCR exit, which represents a change from earlier guidance.
Earlier, on October 31, JPMorgan also cut its price target on Carrier Global to $60 from $61 while maintaining a Neutral rating. The firm said the company’s Q3 result “was fundamentally as bad as advertised” and pointed to a softer exit rate that suggests potential downside to 2026 estimates.
Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR) provides intelligent climate and energy solutions, mainly through its Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration businesses.
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