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Dividend Stocks (and ETFs) Are Surging In Share Price - PPC Ian Investing Update

ppcianFeb 20, 2026

The creator is celebrating the recent surge in high-quality dividend stocks, many of which have hit all-time highs. Despite the difficulty in deploying new capital due to lower starting yields, the creator remains committed to their dividend growth strategy and plans to share a revised 2026 plan.

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Tickers discussed in this post

UTZBullishLow ConvictionResearch Only

The creator is long UTZ Brands Inc. (UTZ), indicating a buy sentiment.

CPBNeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Campbell Soup is a yellow (maybe) position, with fundamentals changing in the CPG food sector.

CLXNeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Clorox is a yellow (maybe) position, but its recent 13% surge makes it less of a priority.

METABullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Meta remains a priority buy due to the creator's simplified strategy and continued capital allocation.

GISNeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

General Mills is a hold due to concerning EPS outlook, leading the creator to pause adding to the position.

PFENeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Pfizer is a hold as they maintain their dividend and signal future growth potential.

KMBBullishMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Kimberly Clark is a buy due to a director's $1M+ share purchase and perceived undervaluation.

PEPNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

PepsiCo (PEP) announced a dividend increase, showing confidence despite past criticism.

BTINeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

British American Tobacco (BTI) has unlocked value and increased its dividend, rewarding early investors.

KOBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Coca-Cola is a buy as it has hit new all-time highs.

MCDBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

McDonald's is a buy as it has hit new all-time highs.

JNJBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Johnson & Johnson is a buy as it has hit new all-time highs.

WMTBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Walmart is a buy as it has hit new all-time highs and exceeded expectations.

CATBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Caterpillar is a buy as it has hit new all-time highs and exceeded expectations.

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Tracked calls opened from this post

META
buy opened Feb 20, 2026
-7.23%
CAT
buy opened Feb 20, 2026
+19.63%
KO
buy opened Feb 20, 2026
+0.05%
JNJ
buy opened Feb 20, 2026
-9.25%
WMT
buy opened Feb 20, 2026
-9.27%
MCD
buy opened Feb 20, 2026
-15.04%