Is Dollar General the Perfect Addition to a Dividend Stock Portfolio?

Shares of Dollar General (NYSE: DG) are currently down 72% from their all-time high, the biggest reduction since the company went public again in 2009. It's a far from perfect company, as I'll explain. But this incredible drop in the stock price makes it a compelling addition to a dividend stock portfolio.With dividend stocks, investors consider multiple factors. But among the most important considerations are the dividend yield, management's commitment to consistently paying the dividend, and the payout ratio (which I'll explain).According to GuruFocus, the dividend yield for the S&P 500 dropped below 2% in 2020, and has continue to fall to its current 1.2% yield. This means that for every $1,000 invested, you get just $12 in annual dividend income. This is about the lowest it's ever been for the index.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool