Dividend Champions vs Aristocrats: 12 Under-the-Radar Stocks to Buy

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3. RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 32

RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) is among the best stocks on our dividend champions list. It is a specialty insurer that provides targeted coverage within the property and casualty insurance sectors. The company has built a strong track record over the years by consistently underwriting profitable policies.

RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) recently reported its Q2 2025 earnings and showed a stellar performance. The company’s revenue came in at $499.8 million, up over 20% from the same period last year. The revenue also beat analysts’ estimates by $56.4 million. The company reported underwriting income of $62.2 million, supported by a combined ratio of 84.5. While gross premiums written remained unchanged, net investment income saw a 16% rise. A significant boost to underwriting income came from favorable adjustments to prior years’ loss reserves, contributing an additional $24.4 million.

RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI)’s operating cash flow for the quarter came in at $174.7 million, up 23% on a YoY basis. The company ended the quarter with $21.4 million available in cash and cash equivalents. Over the past five years, it has returned $971 million cumulatively in dividends. The company’s dividend growth streak spans 50 years. Its quarterly dividend comes in at $0.16 per share for a dividend yield of 0.93%, as of July 23.

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