12 Best Dividend Stocks with High Upside Potential

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This article discusses 12 best dividend stocks with high upside potential. The current state of the US economy is uncertain with many analysts gravitating toward the idea of a recession occurring this year. Dividend stocks offer reliability in uncertain market conditions. In 2022, dividend stocks experienced a relatively minor drop compared to the overall decline of the S&P 500. Dividend-paying companies achieved an annual average return of 9.17% from 1973 to 2023, compared to 4.27% for non-dividend payers. Dividend stocks have historically outperformed non-dividend stocks during inflationary periods. In 2023, companies in the US distributed record amounts in dividends. The article provides a list of 12 dividend stocks with high upside potential, including Yum China Holdings, International Game Technology, British American Tobacco, Brookfield Renewable Partners, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Jack in the Box, and Iridium Communications. The stocks are ranked based on their projected upside potential and the number of hedge funds holding stakes in each firm.

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