5 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Al Gore and David Blood

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In this article, we discuss the 5 best dividend stocks to buy according to Al Gore and David Blood. If you want to read our detailed analysis of Al Gore and David Blood’s history and hedge fund performance, go directly to the 10 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Al Gore and David Blood

5. Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX)

Generation Investment’s Stake Value: $932,647,000
Percentage of Generation Investment’s 13F Portfolio: 3.90%
Dividend Yield: 1.38%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 65

Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX) is engaged in trading first-aid supplies, appliances, laboratory kits, and diagnostic products globally. The company was founded in 1897 and ranks fifth on the list of 10 best dividend stocks to buy according to Al Gore and David Blood. 

On April 27, Becton declared a Q1 quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share, in line with the previous. The forward yield is 1.37%. On May 6, Becton posted quarterly earnings results, reporting earnings per share of $3.19 for the first three months of 2021, beating market predictions by $0.15. 

The hedge fund run by Al Gore and David Blood owns more than 3.8 million shares in Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX) worth over $932.65 million, representing 3.9% of their investment portfolio. The company is getting the attention of the smart money, as 65 hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey reported owning stakes in the company in Q1 2021.




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