Zacks.com featured highlights include CSG Systems International, Gildan Activewear, Tapestry

For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – March 24, 2025 – Stocks in this week’s article are — CSG Systems International Inc. CSGS, Gildan Activewear Inc. GIL and Tapestry, Inc. TPR.3 Bargain Growth Stocks Offering Solid DividendsWall Street has been on a volatile ride over the past month, amid escalating trade disputes, concerns over a slowing economy and intensifying geopolitical tensions. In such a scenario, dividend investing seems to be a prudent option to fight the current market turmoil. Though dividend-paying stocks don’t offer dramatic price appreciation, they provide a consistent income stream.In particular, focusing on the growth level in this strategy leads to higher returns. Stocks with a strong history of year-over-year dividend growth form a healthy portfolio, offering greater scope for capital appreciation compared to simple dividend-paying stocks or those with high yields. We have selected three dividend growth stocks — CSG Systems International Inc., Gildan Activewear Inc. and Tapestry, Inc. — that could be compelling picks for investors amid the current market turmoil.Why Dividend Growth?Stocks that have a strong history of dividend growth belong to mature companies, which are less susceptible to large swings in the market and thus act as a hedge against economic or political uncertainty as well as stock market volatility. At the same time, these offer downside protection with their consistent increase in payouts.Additionally, these stocks have superior fundamentals that make dividend growth a quality and promising investment for the long term. These include a sustainable business model, a long track of profitability, rising cash flows, good liquidity, a strong balance sheet and some value characteristics. Further, a history of strong dividend growth indicates that a dividend increase is likely in the future.Although these stocks do not necessarily have the highest yields, they have outperformed for a longer period than the broader stock market or any other dividend-paying stock.Just these few criteria narrowed down the universe from over 7,700 stocks to just six.Here are three of the six stocks that fit the bill:Colorado-based CSG Systems is a leading provider of outsourced billing, customer care, and print and mail solutions and services supporting the North American cable and direct broadcast satellite markets. The company has a P/E ratio of 12.80 compared with the industry average of 17.35. It has delivered an earnings surprise of 13.80% over the past four quarters.CSG Systems has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Growth Score of A. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Montreal-based Gildan Activewear manufactures and markets premium-quality branded basic activewear for sale, principally in the wholesale imprinted activewear segment of the North American apparel market. The company has a P/E ratio of 13.44 compared with the industry average of 13.87. Its earnings are estimated to grow 16% this year.Gildan Activewear has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Growth Score of A.New York-based Tapestry, which was formerly known as Coach, is the designer and marketer of fine accessories and gifts for women and men in the United States and internationally. The company has an expected earnings growth rate of 14.4% for the fiscal year (ending June 2025). It has a P/E ratio of 14.97 compared with the industry average of 15.08.Tapestry has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Growth Score of A at present.You can get the rest of the stocks on this list by signing up now for your 2-week free trial to the Research Wizard and start using this screen in your own trading. Further, you can also create your own strategies and test them first before taking the investment plunge.The Research Wizard is a great place to begin. It's easy to use. Everything is in plain language. And it's very intuitive. Start your Research Wizard trial today. 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Click to get this free report Gildan Activewear, Inc. (GIL): Free Stock Analysis Report CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS): Free Stock Analysis Report Tapestry, Inc. (TPR): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks