Several big-name stocks have reported earnings this period, but a few income stocks have caught my attention during the quarter.
Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX) , Moelis & Co. (NYSE: MC) , Travelers (NYSE: TRV) , and First American Financial (NYSE: FAF) all posted strong growth year over year, aided by the recovering economy. While the economic backdrop helped, these stocks are also solid companies and top performers in their industries. Not only that, but all of these stocks yield investors an attractive dividend as of Monday's close.
In the second quarter, Blackstone Group reported revenue of $5.3 billion, an increase of 110% compared with the same quarter last year. This strong revenue growth flowed down to the bottom line, as diluted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.82, up 125% from last year.
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4 Dividend Stocks With Strong Growth This Earnings Season