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Top Capital Growth Focused Dividend Stocks of the Week

Each week, we select the best growth-focused dividend stocks that are undervalued or fairly valued based on the MaxDividends strategy. Perfect for DGI investors, long-term dividend growth investors, and those seeking capital appreciation.

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🍂 Fall’s in Full Swing – and the Market’s Been Anything but Quiet

With inflation numbers cooling a notch and the Fed hinting at holding rates steady, we saw dividend stocks hold their ground while tech names jumped on renewed optimism. It’s another reminder that markets move fast—but real wealth comes to those who move steadily.

Most investors chase the hype—jumping in when it’s already too late or sitting on the sidelines waiting for “the perfect moment.” That’s how they miss out. The smarter play? Owning quality businesses that quietly grow earnings and lift payouts year after year, turning patience into power.

This week’s list shines a spotlight on exactly that: companies built for long-term capital growth that also reward shareholders with rising dividends. Rare chances to own names that don’t just survive cycles—they thrive through them.

The kind of stocks you’ll be proud to hold ten years from now. Ready to see who made the cut?

👉 Let’s dive in.

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📌 Today’s Table of Contents

Your Essential Dividend Investing Guide

• Top 10 Dividend Stocks of the Week (USA) – This week’s strongest dividend growth names, with my portfolio highlights, fresh recommendations, and the reasons they stand out. Don’t just watch—these are the kinds of stocks that can quietly compound into serious wealth.

   

• Top 3 Most Promising Dividend Ideas – Three new opportunities with the perfect mix of growth, financial strength, and rising payouts. If you’ve been waiting for your next buy signal—this is it.

   

• Top 3 Global Picks of the Week – Powerful dividend payers outside the U.S. that can bring stability and growth to your portfolio. A rare chance to add global diversification before the crowd catches on.

   

• Dividend News, Market Updates & My Portfolios – The key headlines, big payout moves, and exactly how I’m shifting my own capital. Real-world insights you can act on.

   

• My Watchlist & Weekly Strategy – The names I’m stalking right now and the plan I’m setting up for the week ahead. Don’t miss what could be your next entry point.

Intro

We’re excited to bring you this week’s lineup of growth-focused dividend companies—stocks that don’t just pay you, they grow with you.

Here’s the first kicker: many of these names are still undervalued, trading at prices that smart investors love. The second kicker? They’ve been beating the market by 2x or more for years.

And the best part? They keep rewarding shareholders with reliable dividends and steady income growth year after year.

The real edge of dividend investing: every market dip becomes an opportunity to reinvest at higher yields—accelerating your path to lasting passive income. Enjoy the read!

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3 Dividend Growth Picks to Watch Closely This Week

1. 0.67% LAD Lithia Motors - Undervalued

Lithia Motors (NYSE: LAD) is a U.S.-based automotive retailer group operating dealerships for new and used vehicles, parts, service, and financing under its Lithia & Driveway brands. It has been growing its footprint via acquisitions and financing operations (including Driveway Finance Corporation), serving markets across the U.S. with both physical stores and digital channels.

In Q2 2025 (quarter ended June 30, 2025), Lithia reported revenue of $9.6 billion, up about 4.0% year‑over‑year from Q2 2024’s $9.2 billion. Net income was $258 million, up 19.2% YoY from $217 million in the same period in 2024. Margins show strength especially in aftersales and financing operations, with parts, service and loan financing growing faster than core vehicle sales.

Dividend‑wise, the company pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share. The dividend yield is about 0.67% based on current share price. The payout ratio is low, around 6.3‑6.4%, reflecting that dividends consume a small slice of its earnings.

💡 Why Today?

Auto retailers have been under pressure this year as higher rates cooled new car sales, but Lithia’s Q2 showed profits actually growing on financing and aftersales. The stock is trading below historical multiples, pricing in a slowdown that hasn’t fully hit its diversified model. That disconnect makes now a smart entry point—collect a safe dividend while waiting for the rate cycle to ease and valuations to catch up.


2. 0.64% ROP Roper Technologies

Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP) is a diversified industrial and technology group that owns software, network, and engineered product businesses across healthcare, education, and niche industrial markets. The company generates most of its revenue from recurring, asset-light models, making it a steady compounder with a broad U.S. and international footprint.

In Q2 2025, Roper reported revenue of $1.94 billion, a 13% year-over-year increase, while net income came in at $378 million, up 12% YoY, reflecting strong operating leverage across its software-heavy portfolio. Operating margins remained solid, highlighting the benefit of its high recurring revenue base, with acquisitions further boosting top-line momentum.

The company pays an annual dividend of $3.30, which equals a dividend yield of 0.66% at current prices. Roper has raised its dividend for 31 consecutive years, with a 5-year dividend growth rate of +62.00%, and maintains a dividend payout ratio of 23.19%—a conservative level that leaves room for reinvestment while rewarding shareholders consistently.

💡 Why Today?

While many industrials lagged this summer, Roper just delivered double-digit revenue and earnings growth thanks to its recurring software-heavy model. The market still treats it like a cyclical industrial, not the compounder it really is. That mispricing creates opportunity today—especially with Fed policy steadying and defensive cash flow plays back in favor.


3. 0.54% CHE Chemed Corporation

Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE) operates in two main segments: VITAS Healthcare, one of the largest U.S. providers of hospice and palliative care, and Roto-Rooter, a nationwide leader in plumbing and drain services. This mix of healthcare and essential home services gives the company a steady revenue base across highly defensive industries.

For Q2 2025, Chemed reported revenue of $222.6 million, up 0.6% year-over-year, while net income was $33.7 million, down 20.4% YoY, reflecting higher operating expenses and lower margins despite top-line growth. Segment performance showed VITAS with modest growth, while Roto-Rooter delivered a more stable contribution, highlighting the company’s balance between healthcare tailwinds and steady service demand.

On dividends, Chemed pays an annual dividend of $2.40, which equals a yield of 0.54%. The company has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 5-year dividend growth rate of +45.00% and a dividend payout ratio of 10.67%. This ultra-conservative payout leaves plenty of room for reinvestment while still rewarding shareholders with consistent increases.

💡 Why Today?

Chemed’s latest quarter showed margin pressure, and the stock pulled back—exactly when disciplined dividend investors should pay attention. Its mix of hospice care and essential home services is defensive in any economy, and with a payout ratio barely above 10%, dividend growth is almost certain.

Top 10 Dividend Growth Winners of the Week

We track them inside a model portfolio—adding one stock at a time, week after week.

⭐️ Week 09/16/2025 | MaxDividends USA Picks

• 10-Year Total Return: +428%
• 10-Year Annualized Return: +16.94%
• Current Dividend Yield: 0.73%

👉 Top 10 of the Week (USA) – Portfolio Performance

Capital Growth Focused

0.33% WST West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
0.54% CHE Chemed Corp
0.64% MSFT Microsoft Corporation
0.66% BRO Brown & Brown Inc
0.89% GWW WW Grainger Inc
0.64% ROP Roper Technologies. Inc.
0.71% SPGI S&P Global Inc
0.67% LAD Lithia Motors Inc
1.48% DCI Donaldson Company Inc
1.55% NUE Nucor Corp

This week’s Top 10 is just the start—hundreds of battle-tested dividend growers with serious capital growth potential are waiting in the full Dividend Eagles list inside the app.

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Max’s Comment:

The Top 10 Growth-Focused Dividend Stocks aren’t just numbers on a screen for me—they’re the foundation of my kids’ portfolios. I keep adding to these names regularly, and when my kids turn 21, the plan is simple: hand them a portfolio built on quality, consistency, and growing income. A gift of freedom that keeps compounding long after I step aside.

Top 3 Global Dividend Growth Stocks of the Week

These aren’t just household U.S. names—this week we spotlight three global dividend growers that have quietly crushed the market while rewarding investors with rising payouts. Each one combines serious capital growth potential with the kind of dividend discipline that builds real long-term wealth.

👇 Let’s break down the top 3 international picks — and if you want the full runway of global Dividend Eagles, you’ll find the complete updated list inside the MaxDividends app.

⭐️ Week 09/10/2025 | MaxDividends International Stocks

• 10-Year Total Return: +891.55%
• 10-Year Annualized Return: +24.20%
• Current Dividend Yield: 0.99%

Capital Growth Focused

1. 0.25% 5344 Maruwa Co | Japan

Maruwa Co Ltd (5344) is a specialty ceramics maker headquartered in Aichi, Japan, crafting high-reliability ceramic components used across electronics, LED lighting solutions, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Its end markets span global tech and infrastructure—providing a quiet tailwind through niche manufacturing excellence.

In Q1 FY2026 (ended June 30, 2025), consolidated net sales rose 6.2 % year-over-year to ¥17,256 million, while ordinary profit dipped 7.4 % to ¥5,722 million. Net profit attributable to owners fell 13.9 % to ¥3,878 million—a margin play showing underlying strength in sales and operating income despite forex headwinds and weaker semiconductor memory demand.

Dividend-wise, the company distributed ¥90 last year, yielding approximately 0.23 % based on current share prices. Maruwa has kept payouts consistent over the past 12 years, with estimated 5-year dividend growth at +81.00 % and a payout ratio near 6.23 %—a steady approach with capital retention intact.

💡 Why Today?

Maruwa’s profits dipped this quarter on weaker semiconductor memory demand and yen volatility—exactly the kind of short-term headwind long-term investors can use. The business itself keeps growing sales and holding margins, and with a payout ratio near 6%, dividends are rock-solid. The current price reflects the “bad news,” making now an attractive entry before global chip demand normalizes.


2. 0.80% IP Interpump Group S.p.A. | Italy

Interpump Group S.p.A. (BIT: IP) is an Italian industrial group specializing in high-pressure pumps, hydraulics, and fluid handling components. Its operations span across Europe, North America, and Asia, making it a key supplier in both niche hydraulics and broader industrial markets.

For Q2 2025, the company reported revenue of €555.3 million, up 1.0% year-over-year from €549.8 million in the prior-year quarter, supported by resilient demand in hydraulics. Net profit came in at €60.4 million, down 3.4% YoY, reflecting some margin compression despite steady top-line growth.

Interpump pays an annual dividend of €0.32, translating to a dividend yield of 0.80% at current share prices. The company has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 5-year dividend growth rate of +45.00%, and maintains a conservative payout ratio of 16.42%, leaving room for reinvestment while providing consistent shareholder returns.

💡 Why Today?

Interpump just posted slower profit growth as European industrial margins tightened, and the stock has eased off its highs. But demand for hydraulics and fluid-handling remains resilient, and its payout ratio is ultra-conservative. That means investors today can step in while the market is discounting short-term pressures, capturing a proven dividend grower positioned to benefit as European industry stabilizes.


3. 0.78% 7741 HOYA Corp | Japan

Hoya Corporation (7741) is a Japanese multinational that excels in optical technology and healthcare solutions—from eyeglass and contact lenses to high-precision components for IT and industrial applications. It operates globally, leveraging R&D strength to serve both medical and electronics sectors.

In Q1 FY2025 (ended June 30), consolidated revenue came in at ¥220,406 million, up 3.1 % year-over-year, driven by a rebound in Life Care and steady demand in IT solutions. Profit before tax rose to ¥67,363 million, a 4.9 % increase compared to the prior year. That margin play reflects recovery from last year’s IT-related disruption, splitting strong performance across segments—eyeglass lenses and IT both posted gains.

Dividend-wise, Hoya pays annually around ¥160, delivering a yield of approximately 0.84 %. The company has maintained or grown its dividend for at least 15 years . Five-year dividend growth stands near +78.00 %, with a conservative payout ratio around 13.76 %.

💡 Why Today?

Hoya just posted a recovery in its Life Care and IT segments after last year’s slowdown, showing the rebound is underway. With profits ticking higher and demographics working in its favor, the market still undervalues its dual engine of healthcare + digital optics. This is a chance to buy during the early stages of recovery, while the payout ratio gives ample room for dividend hikes.

The 3 picks we just covered are only the start. Beyond them, there’s a whole roster of global Dividend Eagles—companies that have raised payouts for 15+ years and kept shareholders winning across every cycle.

Explore the full updated International Dividend Eagles list now inside the MaxDividends app — your runway to the world’s most consistent wealth compounding machines.

👉 Dividend Eagles: Top International Stocks List (Tab → International)

Dividend Market Overview

A Deep Dive into Last Week’s Dividend Market Events

📊 Dividend Eagles Pulse

Here’s how the Dividend Eagles have delivered since the list went live in 2024:

✅ 544 (+3) regular dividends hit shareholder accounts
✅ 227 increases logged (+9.30% average)
✅ 10 special dividends sweetened the pot

❌ Just 1 cut (0.19% → 0.18%)
❌ 0 suspensions

Bottom line: the heartbeat of the Eagles list is strong—steady raises, almost no disappointments. Exactly what you want fueling your passive income.

Last Week’s Highlights from MaxDividends

A quick roundup of articles and dividend stock ideas worth your time.

👉 We Put a World-Class Dividend Payer Through the MaxDividends Secret Formula — Here’s What We Found

👉 🦅 Dividend Eagles Update: Who’s In, Who’s Out, Who’s Soaring Higher (September ’25)

Now, let’s dive into the biggest movers and the stocks preparing to pay you in the coming days.

Top 3 Gainers of the Week – MaxDividends Top Stocks

Every week, some of our Dividend Eagles spread their wings a little wider. These are the names that delivered the strongest price gains on the market—proof that reliable dividend payers don’t just hand out income, they can also fly high on capital growth.

👉 Here are this week’s top 3 gainers from the Dividend Eagles list:

+5.48% LHX L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) is a U.S. defense contractor and technology firm supplying communication systems, avionics, space and intelligence solutions to the Pentagon and allied governments. Its business is spread across Integrated Mission Systems, Space & Airborne Systems, and Communication Systems, giving it a solid foothold in defense electronics and national security infrastructure.

+5.76% EVR Evercore Inc

Evercore Inc. (NYSE: EVR) is a leading independent investment banking advisory firm, focused on mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory, restructuring, capital markets, and wealth management. The company operates globally, with a strong footprint in the U.S. and a growing presence in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, positioning itself as a solid player in high-value advisory mandates.

+7.09% KLAC KLA Corp

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) is a global leader in semiconductor process control and yield management, making high-precision inspection, metrology, and process-enabling systems used by chip fabs around the world. Its core business spans advanced logic, memory, packaging, and component inspection — key infrastructure for the AI-driven electronics economy.

Dividend Hike of the Week: Microsoft Corp (MSFT)

Dividend Increase: +9.60%. 20+ consecutive years of dividends.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a global technology leader with operations spanning cloud computing, productivity software, personal computing, AI, and enterprise services. Its key products include Microsoft 365, Azure and Windows; it operates in a large number of markets worldwide, including the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

For its fourth fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025, Microsoft reported revenue of $76.4 billion, up 18% year-over-year, and net income of $27.2 billion, an increase of 24% YoY. The margin performance was strong, driven by contribution from cloud & AI segments, and operating income grew 23%.

Microsoft pays an annual dividend of $3.32 per share, yielding approximately 0.65%, with a dividend payout ratio of 24.34%. The company has increased its dividend for 20 consecutive years.

My Plans for This Week

A new week kicks off strong—and plenty of solid companies are still trading at attractive prices. I’m ready to stay active and scoop up more shares of the businesses I believe in.

Time keeps moving—you can’t get it back—but dividend income sticks around, keeps growing, and shows up in my account like clockwork. Those notifications just keep getting fatter.

This week, my main focus is on Novo Nordisk. Alongside that, I’ll be keeping an eye on Shoe Carnival, Tractor Supply, and FedEx—all names that fit my long-term dividend growth strategy.

For the family portfolio, I’ll continue adding to our international picks—allocating more to Cogeco Inc, Teleperformance, and Yokogawa. Most of the budget will go toward Cogeco, with smaller additions to the Japanese and French names. After that, I may either add to an existing position or open something fresh—possibly increasing Nexstar Media, or even topping up Canadian Tire Corp ahead of a potential dividend hike.

The truth is, there are plenty of good ideas out there right now—I don’t need to rush. Steady accumulation, week after week, is what keeps the dividend snowball rolling.

On the app side: we’re pushing hard on the data. Every payout record is being reviewed, verified, and improved daily. Soon, every single dividend figure will be backed by direct report links and screenshots for proof. No more guessing. No more half-baked data. Just the most accurate dividend info in the world—because that’s what we’re building: the #1 app for dividend investors worldwide.

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My Strategic Thoughts & Plans for 2025

Main

For the past 20 years, I’ve poured time and energy into building businesses. That’s been my main source of capital. In recent years, I’ve let the stock market go to work for me—growing that capital further through smart dividend investing.

This year I turned 40. As a father of three, my focus is shifting. I still love business and investing, but I want to do it on my own terms. My goal is to take a more strategic role, free up time for family, and finally pursue interests I’ve been putting off. Dividends make that possible.

In 2025, I’m transitioning to fully living off dividends. My main portfolio—stacked with strong growth companies and high-yield dividend stocks—will fund this shift.

Q3 2025 Plan

Here’s how I’m approaching the quarter:

• Main Portfolio – Putting accumulated cash to work by adding dividend stocks and reinvesting aggressively. I don’t need to touch dividend income yet, so every dollar is buying more shares.
• Tracking Income – Monthly dividend income now tops $7,000. I loosely compare that with our family expenses, and it’s reassuring to see the numbers line up.
• $12K Dividend Portfolio – No changes. Weekly $3,000 buys, like clockwork. Discipline wins.
• Kids’ Portfolios – $300 each per quarter for all three kids. Three portfolios, one simple plan.

Strategy

The structure of all portfolios stays the same, and the strategy hasn’t changed: dividend income and dividend growth come first. Capital appreciation is the bonus that follows from owning financially strong, undervalued businesses.

Right now, 90% of my core portfolio is high-yield, dividend-growing stocks. My average monthly dividend income is approaching $6,000 (and climbing). For now, reinvestment is the priority—it accelerates the snowball and speeds up the freedom curve.

Everything is rooted in the MaxDividends Investing Concept and the Dividend Eagles framework. It’s simple, low-maintenance, and effective. Most of the time, I just watch my passive income grow—steady, predictable, and compounding every month.

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Happy dividends for all the holders!

Best regards,
Max

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