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In 2Q17, Inlyta generated revenues of ~$88 million, which represents an ~19% decline on a YoY basis and ~4% growth on a quarter-over-quarter basis.

Rising oil prices have given BP some hope that its cash flows could improve. The robust upstream project pipeline is also likely to result in higher production.

Johnson & Johnson’s key innovation strategies include creating value through strategic customer partnerships and solutions.

On November 16, Merck’s stock price closed at $76.06, which represents ~1.63% growth from its close of $74.84 on November 15.

On October 25, Merck (MRK) announced a dividend of $0.55 per share for its outstanding common stock in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Eli Lilly’s Elanco reported a 1% YoY (year-over-year) rise in revenue to $792.1 million in the second quarter.

The total number of Pfizer’s outstanding shares is ~5.862 billion. Of these, its free-floating shares total ~5.859 billion.

The consumer non-cyclical segment recorded a dividend yield of 3%.

The Kraft Heinz Company’s (KHC) net sales grew 44% in 2016 before falling 1% in 9M17. Every product category drove the growth in 2016, offset by a decline in the infant and nutrition segments.

BeneFIX revenues fell 14% to $151 million during 3Q17, driven by a 16% fall in international sales to $87 million.

Wall Street analysts estimate Merck’s (MRK) top line will increase marginally by 0.1% to ~$10,546 million in 3Q17.

Only four airlines—Delta Air Lines (DAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), American Airlines (AAL), and Alaska Air Group (ALK)—pay dividends to investors.

BlackRock posted a 7.0% revenue growth in the first half of 2017, driven by every segment except multi-asset and alternatives, which reported flat growth.

What’s driving Helmerich & Payne’s high yield? Contract oil and gas well driller Helmerich & Payne (HP) recorded a sharp drop in its 2016 operating revenue due to declines in its US drilling, offshore, and international segments. Its revenue fell 19% in 2015, compared with 51% in 2016. Its operating income, as a result, ended […]

Procter & Gamble’s (PG) PE ratio of 25.1x compares to a sector average of 23.3x. The dividend yield of 3.0% compares to a sector average of 3.8%.

Consolidated Edison’s (ED) 2016 operating revenues fell 4.0% due to a decline in every segment; namely, electric, gas, steam, and non-utility.

Apart from Pfizer’s (PFE) product developments, let’s take a look at some recent pipeline and corporate developments.

In 2016, Pfizer’s (PFE) biosimilar business reported revenues of ~$319 million, compared with $63 million in 2015.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) has an indicated dividend yield of 2.0%, the highest among the four airlines that pay dividends.

Mercury General (MCY) has consistently recorded revenue growth since fiscal 2011, except for a minor decline in fiscal 2015

For IBM (IBM), 1Q17 marked the 22nd year of annual dividend growth despite being the 20th successive quarter with no revenue growth.

The combined revenues for Zetia and Vytorin fell 35% to $575 million in 1Q17, compared to $889 million in 1Q16.

Pfizer Innovative Health contributed $7.4 billion, or about 58.0% of Pfizer’s total revenues in 1Q17.

The SPDR S&P 500 Growth ETF (SPYG) has generated a YTD return of 13.3% versus 4.3% from the SPDR S&P 500 Value ETF (SPYV).

Pfizer (PFE) reported a 2% decline in revenues to ~$12.8 billion for 1Q17, as compared to $13.0 billion in 1Q16.

Elanco, Eli Lilly’s Animal Health business, reported growth of 2% to $769.4 million during 1Q17.

Total (TOT), Suncor Energy (SU), ENI (E), and Petrobras (PBR) have provided steady returns to their shareholders in the form of dividends.

Shell has the highest dividend yield of 7.1% among the integrated energy stocks we’re covering in this series.

Eli Lilly & Co.’s (LLY) Animal Health company, Elanco, reported an increase of 2% in revenues to $769.4 million in 1Q17, compared to $754.6 million in 1Q16.

Eli Lilly’s (LLY) human pharmaceutical segment contributes ~85.0% to Lilly’s total revenues.

ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A), and BP (BP) have consistently given returns to shareholders in the form of dividends.

Total (TOT), Suncor Energy (SU), ENI (E), and Petrobras (PBR) have consistently given returns to shareholders in the form of dividends.

Shell’s dividend yield is 7.1%, the highest among the integrated energy stocks in this series.

Eli Lilly (LLY) reported EPS (earnings per share) of $2.58 on revenue of $21.2 billion in 2016, compared to EPS of $2.26 on revenue of $20.0 million in 2015.

Chevron’s dividend yield Chevron (CVX) has consistently given returns to shareholders in the form of dividends. Therefore, we have evaluated its dividend yields. Yield is calculated as a ratio of the annualized dividend to stock price. Chevron’s dividend yield rose from 3.3% in 4Q13 to 4.1% in 4Q16, due to a dividend increase coupled with […]

Januvia and Janumet together contributed about 14.9% of Merck & Co.’s total revenues for 4Q16, an ~0.7% increase compared to 4Q15

Historically, dividend growers have often performed better than the S&P 500 (IVV) and provided higher income during Market volatility.

CPG companies’ 3Q15 margins sent strong signals. They have been investing in innovative products and other growth initiatives. This is impacting their margins.