Top 10 Dividend Yields by IndustryWith many investors looking for income as well as capital gains, we now publish the top ten yielding stocks in certain industries each week. This week we look at Small Tools (see below for other industries). These stocks have been selected from a screening program. They are not recommendations to buy or sell. If you have an interest in any of them, please investigate them completely before taking any action. Updated 02/05/08
INDUSTRY: Small Tools Company | Symbol | Div/Yield | EPS | | Starrett LS * | SCX | 2.65% | $1.32 | | Snap-On Inc * | SNA | 2.34% | $3.23 | | Black & Decker * | BDK | 2.31% | $6.03 | | Eastern Co. | EML | 1.89% | $2.51 | | Lincoln Electric Hldgs. | LECO | 1.58% | $4.73 | | Simpson Mfg. Co. | SSD | 1.41% | $1.79 | | Toro Co. | TTC | 1.23% | $3.40 | | |
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* Comments:
SCX: engaged in the business of manufacturing industrial, professional and consumer products. Among the items produced are precision tools, electronic gages, dial indicators, gage blocks, granite surface plates, vision systems, optical measuring projectors, tape measures, levels, chalk products, squares, band saw blades, hacksaw blades, jig saw blades, reciprocating saw blades, and precision ground flat stock and drill rod. The total number of different items made and sold by the Company exceeds 5,000.
SNA: manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. The Company's product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle manufacturers, dealerships and repair centers, as well as customers in industry, government, agriculture and construction. Snap-on also derives income from various financing programs to facilitate the sales of its products. BDK: global manufacturer and marketer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems. The Company markets its products and services in over 100 countries and has manufacturing sites in 10 countries. It is also a global supplier of engineered fastening and assembly systems. |
See TOP 10 DIVIDEND YIELDS for Other Industries: Scientific Instruments - 01/29/08
Savings & Loan - 01/22/08
Plastic & Rubber - 01/15/08
Restaurants - 01/08/08
Home Construction - 01/01/08
Rent/Lease Companies - 12/26/07
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 11/13/07 to 12/19/07
Banking Industry - 9/11/07 to 10/30/07
Railroad Industry - 9/04/07
DISCLAIMER: Dividend yields will differ from these tables due to pricing considerations. The table is generated from data that is not as of the close last Friday. Therefore, when you investigate one of these stocks, expect to see a lower or higher yield. Also, not all stocks are included in this list. There may be more in this industry that have a higher yield but due to the methodology of the screening program, they are not listed.
Information has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but The Online Investor makes no guarantee as to the accuracy or completeness of this data. Information is provided for informational purposes only, and The Online Investor shall not be liable for any errors or omissions, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. |
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