Top Dividend Stocks For 2023: Our Top Pick Is Orange

Dec. 12, 2022 11:04 AM ETOrange S.A. (ORANY) StockORANY13 Comments
Philip MacKellar
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Summary

  • Orange Telecom has had a rough 2022 for a variety of reasons.
  • The current yield is approximately 7.6% and the trailing-twelve-month payout ratio is 48.7%.
  • Heading into 2023, this yield should reward income-focused investors.
  • In addition to the distribution, the shares may also ride higher due to a variety of macro and company-specific factors.
  • Though this is my top dividend pick for 2023, there are caveats to mention for income-seeking investors.
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Introduction

Orange’s (ORAN) share price has fallen so far this year. Though the ticker has done better than most stocks, the company was impacted by slowing economic activity in Europe, valuation compression, and a strong US Dollar that dragged the NYSE-listed ADR lower. Despite the lackluster performance, the

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