Oil Majors and Utilities Offer Steady Dividends and Growth While Darden Beats Estimates

Exxon Mobil offers a 3.4% dividend yield and has raised its dividend for 40 straight years. Analyst sees it meeting earnings growth target.

Coterra Energy increased its dividend by 33% this year. It prioritizes buybacks over variable dividends for 2023.

Brookfield Infrastructure targets 12%+ FFO/unit growth. It can generate returns by investing above its normal IRR range.

American Electric Power reaffirmed its 2023 earnings outlook. It benefits from grid investments and clean energy incentives.

Darden Restaurants posted better-than-expected sales. Its Olive Garden and LongHorn offset fine dining weakness.