If you’re a serious real estate investment trust (REIT) investor, dividend hikes are like music to your ears. If you already own the stocks that are announcing increases, you’ll receive more money each month or quarter and have the satisfaction of knowing that your annual yield, based on your purchase price, is also rising.
When choosing among stocks in the same sector, investors often compare fundamentals like price-to-earnings ratios (P/E) or earnings per share (EPS), balance sheets and other metrics.
Deutsche Bank raised the price target on PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) from $179 to $181. Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers maintained a Hold rating on the stock. PepsiCo shares fell 1.2% to $166.47 on Tuesday.