Zacks.com featured highlights include Greenbrier, Walmart, Leidos, InterDigital and ResMed

For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – November 11, 2024 – Stocks in this week’s article are Greenbrier Companies Inc. GBX, Walmart Inc. WMT, Leidos Holdings Inc. LDOS, InterDigital, Inc. IDCC and ResMed Inc. RMD.5 Dividend Stocks to Buy on Trump Win and Interest Rate CutDonald Trump’s win and the Fed’s second rate cut this year have brought back the lure for dividend investing. Trump's pro-growth policies are expected to drive inflation higher and dividend-paying stocks can serve as a hedge against inflation. Meanwhile, the Fed cut rates by 25 bps after a 50-bps cut in September. The lower rates have made dividend investing tempting.While several dividend stocks could provide capital appreciation, zeroing in on stocks with a history of dividend growth leads to a healthy portfolio with a greater scope of capital appreciation as opposed to simple dividend-paying stocks or those with high yields. Further, dividend-paying securities are major sources of consistent income when returns from the equity market are at risk.We have selected five dividend growth stocks — Greenbrier Companies Inc., Walmart Inc., Leidos Holdings Inc.,InterDigital, Inc.  and ResMed Inc.  — that could be compelling picks.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 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 them quality and promising investments 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 such increases are 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 11.Here are five of the 11 stocks that fit the bill:Oregon-based Greenbrier is a leading supplier of transportation equipment and services to the railroad and related industries. The company saw a solid earnings estimate of 80 cents over the past 30 days for the fiscal year ending in August 2025 and has an estimated growth rate of 4.8%.Greenbrier currently has a Zacks Rank #1 and a Growth Score of A. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Arkansas-based Walmart has evolved from being just a traditional brick-and-mortar retailer into an omnichannel player. It is engaged in the operation of retail, wholesale and other units worldwide. The company has an estimated earnings growth rate of 9.91% for the fiscal year ending January 2025 and delivered an average earnings surprise of 6.89% in the last four reported quarters.Presently, WMT has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Growth Score of A.Delaware-based Leidos Holdings is a global science and technology leader that serves the defense, intelligence, civil and health markets. It saw a solid earnings estimate of 50 cents over the past 30 days for this year and has an estimated earnings growth rate of 29.4%.Leidos Holdings carries a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Growth Score of A.Delaware-based InterDigital is a pioneer in advanced mobile technologies that enable wireless communications and capabilities. The company engages in designing and developing a wide range of advanced technology solutions, which are used in digital cellular as well as wireless 3G, 4G and IEEE 802-related products and networks. IDCC saw a negative earnings estimate of a penny over the past 30 days for this year. It has an estimated earnings growth rate of 12.2%InterDigital has a Zacks Rank #1 and a Growth Score of A.California-based ResMed holds a major position as a designer, manufacturer, as well as a distributor of generators, masks and related accessories for the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing and other respiratory disorders worldwide. The stock saw a positive earnings estimate revision of 20 cents over the past 30 days for the fiscal year (ending June 2025) and has an estimated earnings growth rate of 19.4%.ResMed has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Growth Score of A.You can get the remaining 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. 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