Portfolio update week 6/7: +6.4% and first dividend hikes
25 stock Dividend Selection has 9 double digit gainers in 2025
DividendHike.com Portfolio: Strong Start to 2025 with a 6.4% Gain
As of January 12, the DividendHike.com portfolio continues to deliver solid results, boasting a 6.4% gain—outperforming most major U.S. indices. Among the 25 carefully selected dividend growth stocks, an impressive nine stocks have already posted double-digit gains.
Texas Pacific Land (TPL), one of our Focus Stocks in 2024, remains the top performer so far, surging +22.5%. Meanwhile, the first dividend increases of 2025 have already been announced, marking a promising start to the year for income-focused investors.
Check out the full update, including key stats and insights on all 25 top U.S. dividend growth stocks.
The biggest gainer remains Texas Pacific Land, one of the best performing stocks and dividend growers in the USA this decade. The table below shows the current portfolio with YTD and 1 week returns as of Feb 12, 2025.
This selection on average is up 6.4% YTD with now $161.18 in dividends collected so far in 2025 based on ex-dividend dates. The average dividend yield is 1.5%.
In our next update we will take a closer look the dividend growth stats for all 25 stocks including this year’s dividend hikes announced so far. This week #1 Dividend Hero Primerica announced a 16% dividend hike, marking the 15th consecutive year of increases. We highlighted Primerica last month as one of our first Focus Stocks in 2025.
Another portfolio stock raising the dividend in 2025 is MSCI Inc (+12.5% to $1.80 quarterly). This marks the 11th consecutive year of dividend growth by the provider of investment decision support tools, including indices, portfolio analytics, and ESG solutions.
We are pleased with the current portfolio return, especially considering that indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Russell 2000 have started the year with gains of 3.0%, 3.4%, and 1.3%, respectively.
We will continue to closely monitor the portfolio and make adjustments when necessary. For now, we are satisfied—but there is always room for improvement. Dividend growth remains our top priority, and an insufficient dividend increase in 2025 could lead to an exit from the portfolio.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.