Dividend Lovers Are Leaping Into These ‘Strong Buy’ 7% or More Yielding Stocks

Through its ownership of Energy Transfer Operating (formerly known as Energy Transfer Partners), the company also owns Lake Charles LNG, as well as the general partner interests, the incentive distribution rights and 28.5 million common units of Sunoco and the general partner interests, and 39.7 million common units of USA Compression Partners.

Investors receive a 9.32% distribution. Morgan Stanley has set its price target at $18. Energy Transfer stock has a $16.50 consensus target, and shares closed on Wednesday at $13.14.

FS KKR Capital

This very well-known name on Wall Street is offering a solid entry point at current levels. FS KKR Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: FSK) is a business development company specializing in investments in debt securities. It seeks to purchase interests in loans through secondary market transactions or directly from the target companies as primary market investments.

The company also seeks to invest in first lien senior secured loans, second lien secured loans and, to a lesser extent, subordinated or mezzanine loans. In connection with the debt investments, the firm also receives equity interests, such as warrants or options, as additional consideration. It also seeks to purchase minority interests in the form of common or preferred equity in our target companies, either in conjunction with one of the debt investments or through a co-investment with a financial sponsor.

On an opportunistic basis, the fund may invest in corporate bonds and similar debt securities. The fund does not seek to invest in start-up companies, turnaround situations or companies with speculative business plans. It seeks to invest in small and middle-market companies based in the United States. The fund seeks to invest in firms with annual revenue between $10 million and $2.5 billion. It seeks to exit from securities by selling them in a privately negotiated over-the-counter market.

The company posted stellar results for the most recent quarter and announced a continuation of a huge stock buyback.

The dividend yield is 13.17%. Jefferies is the only Wall Street firm (out of 15) that has a Buy rating. Its $25 price target is higher than the $21.00 consensus target, and FS KKR Capital stock closed at $19.65 on Wednesday.

Gladstone Commercial

This stock has backed up nicely and offers the best entry point since November. Gladstone Commercial Corp. (NASDAQ: GOOD) is a top real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquiring, owning and operating net leased industrial and office properties across the United States.

As of June 30, 2021, Gladstone owns a diversified portfolio of 121 office and industrial properties located in 27 states and leased to 106 tenants. The company has grown the portfolio in a consistent, disciplined manner at a rate of 18% per year since the IPO in 2003. It matches long-term leased properties with long-term debt to lock in the spread to create a durable, stable cash flow stream to fund monthly distributions to shareholders. Current occupancy stands at 96.5% and occupancy has never dipped below 95.0% since the IPO.

Most importantly for investors, Gladstone has a track record of success, as exhibited by a history of strong distribution yields, a consistently strong occupancy rate and more than 10 years of paying monthly cash distributions.

Gladstone Commercial stock comes with a 7.28% distribution. E.F. Hutton’s $20 price target looks to be headed higher soon. The consensus target is $18.88, and Wednesday’s close was at $16.49.