Dividend Talk
Join hosts Derek from Ireland & Edgi from the Netherlands on the Dividend Talk podcast, your number one source for all things Dividend Growth with a European perspective. With a shared passion for Dividend Growth investing, they provide personal insights, strategies, & experiences, while featuring guests from around the world to inspire and educate investors. Join their discussions designed to empower you with knowledge, keep you informed on market news, and equip you with valuable tools to maximize your investments. Tune in to learn and grow with us.
All episodes(50)
- StandardSummaries onlyEps 309: Q3 2026 Dividend Portfolio Review | 89% to FIRE & the Dutch 36% Dividend Tax
Published Oct 3, 2026
Quarter three is done, so it's time to count the dividends. In episode 309 we share our Q3 2026 dividend portfolio reviews with real numbers.Edgi is now at 89% of his FIRE target. His net dividend income grew 10.4% on average this quarter, and he has started paying down his variable-rate mortgage. Derek collected just over €2,000 in dividends this quarter, his portfolio has reached €161K, and he now earns about €19 a day after tax.We also talk about Accenture's earnings (shares up 20% on the day
- StandardSummaries onlyGrowth Investor Turned Dividend Investor from Heavy Moat Investment| Ep 308
Published Sep 25, 2026
Niklas from Heavy Moat Investments is back. Last time he barely cared about dividends. Now 80% of his portfolio pays one. We talk about how becoming a dad changed the way he looks at risk, why he raised his hurdle rate to 15-20%, why buybacks often disappoint, and how Edenred became his biggest position after trading at around 5x cash flow.Also this week: Novo Nordisk's messy capital markets day, dividend hikes from T-Mobile US and GE Healthcare, and your questions on consumer staples, insurers
- StandardSummaries onlyFirst Fed Hike Since 2023: Are REITs Still Worth Buying? | Ep 307
Published Sep 19, 2026
The Fed has raised rates for the first time since 2023. So what does that mean for REITs like Realty Income, Agree Realty and VICI? We explain why real estate stocks are so sensitive to interest rates, compare them with a 5% US Treasury, and share the prices where we'd start buying again.Also this week: Warren Buffett's full retirement, Nike losing Mbappé to On, and dividend raises from Texas Instruments, McDonald's (now a Dividend King), Microsoft, Philip Morris and JPMorgan.Your questions: pre
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Art of the Turnaround and What We Learned Along the Way
Published Sep 12, 2026
This week on Dividend Talk, we get into the art of the turnaround investment .What worked, what didn't, and what we've learned the hard way. We share real stories from Walgreens, Intel, and Texas Instruments, then turn to Nike, Vici Properties, and ASR to figure out which stocks are genuine turnarounds and which are just mispriced quality names. Plus: trimming an ExxonMobil position, a fresh look at HP, and our predictions for the next Microsoft dividend hike.We also answer a big batch of listen
- StandardSummaries onlyEp. 305: Should Cyclical Stocks Be in Your Dividend Portfolio? (BHP, Exxon, Rio Tinto)
Published Sep 5, 2026
We're back after our first-ever summer break! This week: should cyclical stocks have a place in a dividend growth portfolio built for financial independence? We use BHP, Rio Tinto, and ExxonMobil as real examples of the trade-offs.Also covered: a Guinness heist making headlines, the Netherlands moving its gold reserves home, fresh dividend hikes from Altria, NN Group, and Wolters Kluwer, plus listener questions on Nike, LVMH, Swiss stocks, Clorox, and Philips.📩 premium research: https://dividen
- StandardSummaries onlyQuick Update
Published Aug 1, 2026
Hey Everyone! We're taking a quick 4-week break from releasing new episodes due to some personal stuff on our end.We will be back in SeptemberThank you for understanding while we step away for a moment. In the meantime, it's a great chance to catch up on any past episodes you might have missed! See you soon!
- StandardSummaries onlyQ2 2026 Earnings Season: IBM Crashes, TotalEnergies Shines | EP 304
Published Jul 25, 2026
Q2 2026 earnings season has started, and it opened with a bang: IBM (IBM) dropped 25% in a single day. We dig into why, and land on an uncomfortable answer — it isn't the technology that keeps failing this company, it's the culture. From there we work through the reports that matter for dividend growth investors. RELX (RELX.L) and Wolters Kluwer (WKL.AS) keep growing while everyone insists AI will erase them. Texas Instruments (TXN) looks like its capex super-cycle is finally turning. TotalEnerg
- StandardSummaries onlyEP 303: Dividend Investing with Belle Dividends | How to deal with a major cash windfall
Published Jul 11, 2026
This week we welcome our first Belgian guest to the show: Belle Dividends (Kim). Kim's story starts almost by accident. In January 2022, after a failed attempt to become a crypto trader, he opened an account with Belgian broker Bolero and bought his first three stocks: AB InBev, Kinepolis and Umicore. A few years and a lot of YouTube and podcast listening later, he now runs a portfolio of 82 positions built around a simple goal: a 3% net dividend yield, even after Belgium's notoriously heavy div
- StandardSummaries onlyQ2 2026 Portfolio Review: Dividend Aristocrats Beat Big Tech | Ep 302
Published Jul 4, 2026
In episode 302 we review our Q2 2026 dividend portfolios during a quarter where the market quietly rotated out of tech and back into dividend growth. EDGI is now 99.6% of the way to his FIRE number with +14.4% dividend income growth for the quarter, while Derek crossed €7,000 in trailing dividend income, up 14% year over year. On the news desk: why the US Dividend Aristocrats (NOBL) are outrunning software in 2026, Palantir (PLTR) CEO Alex Karp calling AI token pricing a "wealth tax" on business
- StandardSummaries onlyEp. 301 | Big Bank Dividend Hikes (JPM, GS, MS, C, WFC) + The Boring Middle Mindset
Published Jun 27, 2026
We're kicking off Season 7! This week we cover Bayer's (BAYN.DE, BAYRY) Supreme Court win in the Roundup case and the reopened Strait of Hormuz, then break down five bank dividend increases: Morgan Stanley (MS) +15%, Citigroup (C) +11.6%, Goldman Sachs (GS) +11.1%, Wells Fargo (WFC) +11.1% and JPMorgan Chase (JPM) +10%. Our main topic: the dividend growth investing mindset in "the boring middle" — staying motivated through years of slow compounding, why higher-yield names like Intel (INTC) and H
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS #300 🎉 Live Show, Special Guests & a Toast to the Journey 🥂
Published Jun 13, 2026
Episode 300. We made it 🎉This one was recorded live on our Discord Server, and it felt exactly like it should – a little chaotic, a lot of fun, and genuinely reflective at times.We were joined by two special guests: Nelson from Canadian Dividend Investing and Luke from the Wall Street Wildlife Investing Podcast (links below). Both appeared in listener surveys as all-time favourite episodes, so having them back for this milestone felt right.Here's what we covered:Where we both are on the dividen
- StandardSummaries onlyDividend Talk Confessions: Our Dumbest Stock Picks & Biggest Investing Regrets | Ep. 299
Published Jun 6, 2026
Dividend Talk ConfessionsIn Episode 299, We lay out their worst stock picks, the dividend cuts they didn't see coming, and the companies they were completely wrong about. Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Tupperware (bankrupt), Canopy Growth (CGC), Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), Evolution Gaming (EVO.ST), Tanger Properties (SKT), WP Carey (WPC), VF Corp (VFC), Medtronic (MDT) , they're all here. Plus: Derek has a crypto secret.Also covered: United Health (UNH) and Medtronic (MDT) dividend hikes, listener Q&A on the Chowder Rule,
- StandardSummaries onlyDividend Investing When Market Valuations Are High | Eps 298
Published May 30, 2026
May and June are peak dividend season for Europeaninvestors—we get that magical "kaching kaching" as companies distribute annual earnings after shareholder meetings. But this year, everything feels expensive. So what's an Dividend investor to do when valuations are stretchedand the market seems to have priced in perfection? Episode 300 is just weeks away — sign up for the live show via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSyGjwjj1cl1iAIIp87bJb5u3pq3Ez6yynchPzmxaz0sSLWw/viewform?usp=header
- StandardSummaries only5 Real Estate Stocks Paying 2%–6% Yields — Are They Worth It? | Ep. 297
Published May 24, 2026
This week we break down five real estate investment trustswe like for dividend growth investors — from the Las Vegas strip to German retail parks. VICI Properties (VICI), Big Yellow Group (BYG.L), Healthpeak Properties (DOC), Defama (DEF.DE), and Agree Realty (ADC) each offer a different flavour of income and growth. We also talk about NVIDIA's (NVDA) staggering $870 million annual dividend payout to Jensen Huang, Evolution Gaming's (EVO.ST) $2 billion buyback, and Chubb's (CB) 33rd consecutive
- StandardSummaries onlyStress Testing Your Dividend Portfolio: What Would a Market Crash Do to Your Income?
Published May 16, 2026
With earnings season fading and geopolitics heating up, we take a hard look at what could go wrong — and how a well-structured dividend portfolio holds up under pressure. We walk through their full stress-testing framework: concentration limits, sector exposure (no more than 20%), currency risk, payout ratios, credit ratings, and how to scenario-test your top 10 positions against events like the 2008 financial crisis or a 50% earnings collapse. Plus, Berkshire Hathaway's 13F reveals mass exits f
- StandardSummaries onlyWhy Zoetis (ZTS) Dropped 30% — And Shell Hiked Its Dividend Twice | Ep. 295
Published May 10, 2026
Join us at episode 300 for a live episode. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSyGjwjj1cl1iAIIp87bJb5u3pq3Ez6yynchPzmxaz0sSLWw/viewform?usp=headerEpisode 295 is a packed one. Shell (SHEL) caps a strong Q1 with its second dividend hike of the year, bringing the annualised increase to 9.1% — Edgi explains the working capital mechanics behind the headline cash flow dip and why the net debt increase isn't what it looks like.Then there's Zoetis (ZTS), the world's largest animal h
- StandardSummaries onlyBrookfield’s Big Drop, Starbucks' Return & Shell’s Strategy | Dividend Talk Ep. 294
Published May 2, 2026
We break down a "full-packed session" of earnings and acquisitions.Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC):A double-digit drop post-earnings. Derek explains the "paper loss" on hedges and the potential BIP/BIPC merger complexities.The Starbucks Turnaround:Comparable store sales are up 7.1% in the US. Is Brian Nichol the "fox" the company needed?. Energy Shifts: Shell acquires ARC resources to boost reserve life, and the guys discuss why Total Energies and Iberdrola are top renewable hedges. Quick Hits:
- StandardSummaries onlyEarnings Season Kicks Off: Intel Triples, Texas Instruments Surges 18% & Tim Cook Steps Down | Ep. 293
Published Apr 25, 2026
Earnings Season Kicks OffEarnings season is open. We work through Intel's (INTC) bizarre tripling in share price, Tim Cook's exit from Apple (AAPL), Texas Instruments' (TXN) 18% single-day surge, and European earnings from Mensch und Maschine (MUM.DE), L'Oréal (OR.PA), VOPAK (VPK.AS), and Procter & Gamble (PG).Dividend hikes covered: Parker Hannifin (PH) +11%, Nasdaq Inc. (NDAQ) +15%, Otis Worldwide (OTIS) +4.8%, Qualcomm (QCOM) +3.4%, Air Products (APD) +1.1%, IBM +0.6%.Then 20 listener questions such as DRIP strategy,
- StandardSummaries onlyFrom 30K to 6M: Hugo's Shipping Investment Journey | Eps 292
Published Apr 18, 2026
Hugo shares his inspiring journey from a casual interest in boats to building a multi-million NOK shipping investment portfolio. He discusses industry cycles, strategic investing in shipping and oil, and how to navigate volatility and black swan events. Join us for an discussion with Hugo from Utbyttereisen as he shares his expertise on shipping industry dynamics, investment strategies, and personal growth in finance. Topics covered:Hugo's investment journey from 2020 to 2024Industry cycles in s
- StandardSummaries onlyREITs, M&A Waves & the Management Test: Jussi Askola on Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts
Published Apr 11, 2026
This week we welcome Jussi Askola – Finnish-born REIT specialist, founder of Lundberg Capital, and author of The REIT Advantage – to Dividend Talk. Jussi runs one of the largest paid REIT investor communities online, High Yield Landlord, and advises family offices and institutional investors on REIT strategy.We dig into the current wave of private equity M&A sweeping the REIT sector, why management quality is Jussi's first and most important filter, how European REITs compare to their US counter
- StandardSummaries onlyOur Q1 2026 Dividend Portfolio Review | Nike's Dividend Risk & Evolution AB Drama | Ep. 290
Published Apr 4, 2026
It's Easter weekend and we're reviewing our Q1 2026 dividend portfolios. Derek's portfolio hit €130K, with projected annual dividend income of €25.2K, while EDGI saw 18.7% quarter-over-quarter dividend income growth and a portfolio that's doubled in just three and a half years.We kick things off with some market news as billionaire Kenneth Dart's stake in Evolution AB crossing 30% via equity swaps (and why that matters), plus why EDGI is seriously unimpressed with Evolution's annual report copy-
- StandardSummaries onlyEps 289: Is the Food Business Still Going to Pay Growing Dividends?
Published Mar 29, 2026
Consumer staples are in defensive mode and this week's news explains why. We dig into the M&A wave reshaping the food sector: the failed Unilever/Kraft Heinz merger talks, Unilever's potential sale of its food assets to McCormick, and Danone's acquisition of Huel. Is traditional food still a reliable source of growing dividends?Also in the news: the proposed Pernod Ricard/Brown-Forman merger of equals, the Italian antitrust probe into Edenred, and the landmark social media addiction lawsuit find
- StandardSummaries onlyEP 288: Dividend Investing in Asia - Why & How to Get Started with special guest Florian
Published Mar 21, 2026
This podcast episode of Dividend Talk features an in-depth interview with Florian, a seasoned engineer and investor who has lived and worked in Asia for 15 years. The discussion explores the shifting global economic landscape, specifically the rise of the "Global South" and why investors should consider exposure to Asian markets. Florian shares his personal journey from building a company in China to achieving financial freedom, while also offering a nuanced perspective on the competition betwee
- StandardSummaries onlyHow to Spot & Remove Deadwood From Your Portfolio | Dividend Talk Ep. 287
Published Mar 14, 2026
Portfolio spring cleaning time. In Episode 287, we break down exactly how to identify and remove deadwood from your dividend portfolio, the companies quietly dragging you down while you're not looking.We also react to $100 oil, debate whether Shell should stop its buyback programme at the current yields, run through the latest dividend hikes (Hannover Re +39%, Swiss Life, General Dynamics, Realty Income & more), and answer listener questions on LVMH, Legal & General results, Oracle, T. Rowe Pric
- StandardSummaries onlyWhy Owners Get Paid More Than Employees | Dividend Talk Ep. 286
Published Mar 7, 2026
Is it fair that investors earn more than workers? In Episode 286, we tackle a listener comment that sparked a real debate about capitalism, wages, and the power of ownership. We also cover the latest dividend hikes from American Express (+16%), Munich RE (+20%), and the Cheesecake Factory (+11%), share thoughts on the new L&G Global Quality Dividend ETF, and answer questions on Petrobras, Frontline, T. Rowe Price, and more. Topics covered: Why dividend growth often outpaces salary increasesTexas
- StandardSummaries onlyHow to Find US & European Dividend Growth Stocks | Insurance Dividend Boom, Novo Nordisk & AI Risks | EPS 285
Published Mar 1, 2026
How do you consistently find high-quality US and European dividend growth stocks? In Episode 285, we revisit our original stock screening framework and update it for today’s market environment including AI disruption, insurance sector tailwinds, and dividend safety.Join usFollow Dividend Talk for weekly dividend investing discussions.Join our community on Discord and Facebook, and exploreour premium research at dividendtalk.eu, where we share deep dives and our dividend safety framework.Disclaim
- StandardSummaries onlyA Great Business Does Not Mean A Great Dividend Growth Stock | EPS 284
Published Feb 21, 2026
Most household names with global brands are not the dividend growth stocks you think they are. They’re thriving at selling products, but many struggle to pay shareholders, and some are closer to dividend cuts than you realise.In this episode, we peel back the curtain on giants likeBayer, Lyondell Basel, and Diageo. We reveal the red flags lurking behind their glossy veneer — from debt overreach and cyclical downturns to reckless acquisitions and questionable dividend sustainability. You’ll disco
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS 283 | European Earnings and why Dutch Investors are Screwed!
Published Feb 14, 2026
Are European dividend stocks becoming the ultimate safety net in a volatile market? In Episode 283 of the Dividend Talk podcast, we break down the latest European earnings Season, including massive dividend hikes from companies like NN Group and Ahold Delhaize, while also tackling the controversial Dutch Box 3 tax on unrealised gains.We discuss:What this means for dividend investorsWhy this could hit the middle class hardestWhether the Netherlands is becoming a test bed for broader European tax
- StandardSummaries onlyWhy Dividend Investors Aren’t Panicking During the Bitcoin Crash
Published Feb 7, 2026
Bitcoin is crashing, tech and SaaS stocks are under pressure, and social media is full of panic but dividend investors are staying calm.In this episode, Derek and European DGI explain why this sell-off is sector-specific, not a market crash, and how dividend growth portfolios are holding up surprisingly well during volatility.We discuss:• Why Bitcoin’s drop doesn’t worry dividend investors• Sector rotation vs. real market crashes• What’s happening to tech, SaaS, and AI-exposed stocks• Dividend h
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS 281 | Dividend Earnings Season is still on fire | UNH, MO, SAP and LVMH
Published Jan 31, 2026
Earnings season is in full swing, and this week on Dividend Talk it’s all about what recent earnings and dividend announcements really mean for long-term dividend investing. The conversation covers major earnings from companies likeMicrosoft, SAP, LVMH, Apple, Texas Instruments, Visa, Starbucks, UnitedHealth, and Altria, alongside a wave of European dividend increases from ASML, Deutsche Bank, Sanofi, ABB, KPN, and others. We break down what’s driving big price drops, where valuation expectation
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS 280 |Dividend Earnings Season Begins: Johnson & Johnson, Fastenal & Investor AB
Published Jan 24, 2026
In this episode of Dividend Talk, we break down fresh warnings, dividend hikes, and the big stories in EuropeDividend growth investors need to understand right now.We start with the first earnings of the season, led by Johnson & Johnson, and dig into what its latest results tell us about dividend reliability, pipeline strength, and long-term growth. From there, we cover Fastenal and a mini dive into why its business model may be far more durable than “nuts and bolts” suggests, plus a closer look
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS279 | Dividend Investing for Kids: How to Spark Financial Curiosity
Published Jan 18, 2026
How do you get kids interested in money, saving, and investing without boring them?In this episode of the Dividend Talk Podcast, we discuss how parents and long-term investors can teach kids about finances, investing, and the value of money in a practical, relatable way.We share real experiences on saving habits, stock gifting, compound interest, ETFs, avoiding debt traps, and making investing relevant to kids’ everyday lives. We also cover recent dividend news, portfolio questions, and listener
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS #278 | Building Wealth Together: Our Community Portfolio Review | + Novo Nordisk News, Rio Tinto & Glencore Merger, Terry Smith's Annual Shareholder Letter,
Published Jan 10, 2026
In this episode of the Dividend Talk podcast, we review the performance of their Community Dividend Growth Portfolio, discuss Novo Nordisk's news, the Rio Tinto & Glencore Merger, Terry Smiths Fundsmith annual shareholder letter, and much more.And as always, they answer many questions from the community.🔥 Want a safer, more reliable dividend portfolio? Go here: (free stock card & deep dive samples) https://dividendtalk.eu/download-your-free-samples/ Stay Updated:Twitter - @DividendTalk_Twit
- StandardSummaries onlyEps 277 | 2025 Q4 Portfolio Review & Year in Dividends
Published Jan 3, 2026
In this episode of the Dividend Talk Podcast, we review our 2025 dividend portfolio performance, break down dividend income growth, and reflect on what worked (and what didn’t) for long-term dividend growth investors in Europe.We cover:2025 portfolio returns & dividend income growthCurrency impact (USD vs EUR) on dividends Biggest wins, mistakes & lessons learnedDividend reinvestment & compounding in actionTax questions, spin-offs & dividend growth trackingListener Q&A on stocks like Starbucks,
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS 276| 2025 Year in Review & Crazy Predictions for 2026
Published Dec 26, 2025
We wrap up 2025 with a full Dividend Talk year-in-review, reflecting on the biggest investing lessons, most discussed stocks, and the questions that mattered most to dividend growth investors.In this episode, we cover:• What worked (and didn’t) in 2025• The most talked-about stocks, including Novo Nordisk• Selling rules, position sizing, and withholding tax headaches• Dividend cuts, initiations, and flat dividends• Our bold (and fun) predictions for 2026• Listener questions, portfolio milestones
- StandardSummaries onlyEps 275 | Dividend Withholding Tax: How Much Income Are You Losing?
Published Dec 19, 2025
In this episode of the Dividend Talk, we discuss dividend withholding tax, after-tax dividend yield, and dividend income for European investors.We explain how dividend taxes work across Europe, why tax treaties often fail in practice, and how broker choice impacts dividend compounding.Using real portfolio examples, we cover foreign dividend tax, dividend leakage, and whether reclaiming withholding tax is worth the effort for long-term dividend growth investors.Useful links: Continue the conversa
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS 274 | Small & Mid Cap Investing with Heavy Moat Investments
Published Dec 13, 2025
Heavy Moat InvestmentsIn this episode of Dividend Talk, we’re joined by Niklas from Heavy Moat Investments for a deep dive into European small- and mid-cap investing, moats, portfolio concentration, and how to think about quality businesses when valuations get stretched.We kick things off with a packed dividend roundup, covering recent dividend hikes from Broadcom, Mastercard, Abbott Labs, Eli Lilly, WD-40, Zoetis, and more, with a strong focus on why healthcare has been so active lately. We also discuss Pfizer keepi
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS 273 | Our Christmas Dividend Stock list for 2025!
Published Dec 7, 2025
This week, we’re getting into the Christmas spirit… dividend investor style. 🎄Instead of toys under the tree, we’re talking 5 dividend growth stocks under the Christmas tree . And unlike the usual suspects we always seem to mention, this episode brings a fresh mix of companies we don’t discuss very often.But first, we dive into:Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. — What does it mean for streaming investors? Magnum Ice Cream Company’s demerger from Unilever Dividend hikes of the week — Including Morn
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS 272 | 2026 Dividend Strategy: What Dividend Investors MUST Do Before Year-End
Published Nov 29, 2025
This week on Dividend Talk, we sit down together to look ahead to 2026 and ask a big question: is now the perfect moment to review and refine our dividend growth investing strategy?Every Friday, we chat about dividend stocks, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into planning, discipline, and staying focused when the market (and the holiday season!) tests our impulses.We kick things off with some Black Friday fun, then move into what really matters:Why now is the right time to review our 2026
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS 271 |European Dividends with an AI Edge: 5 EU Stocks Getting a Tech Boost
Published Nov 22, 2025
Join us in Malmo for a real-life #DividendTalk meetup. Signup here: 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSSOtk8LjBL80RLgfDjA1ITL16q89IlvbErgRUsdA0KG5ahw/viewform?usp=header 📍 Location: Malmö, Sweden📅Date: Friday, 17 January 2025 Welcome to Episode 271! This week, we look past the US techgiants to find five European dividend stocks with a legitimate AI edge. Here’s what you’ll hear:The AI Bubble Debate: We discuss whether the AI bubble is about to burst, analysing warnings from Micha
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS #270 | 3 Safe Dividend Stocks in the Nordics & Merck's $9.2 Billion Acquisition
Published Nov 16, 2025
Join us in Malmo for a real-life #DividendTalk meetup. Sign up here: 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSSOtk8LjBL80RLgfDjA1ITL16q89IlvbErgRUsdA0KG5ahw/viewform?usp=header 📍 Location: Malmö, Sweden📅 Date: Saturday, 17 January 2026Welcome to Episode 270! This week, we dive into a jam-packed episode covering Merck's pharmaceutical acquisition, a European earnings report, and a dive into 3 dividend stocks from the Nordics.Here’s what you’ll hear:Big Pharma Moves: We analyze Merck's agg
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS #269 | Novo Nordisk Earnings, Kimberly-Clark Buys Kenvue, & Our Update on monthly dividend portfolio
Published Nov 8, 2025
In this week’s episode of Dividend Talk we kick off with Kimberly-Clark’s surprise move to buy Kenvue, asking if it’s a smart acquisition or a future balance-sheet headache. Then we review Q3 earnings from Novo Nordisk, Wolters Kluwer, and Ahold Delhaize, three European dividend powerhouses facing very different challenges.Novo Nordisk’s obesity drugs, valuation reset, and dividend safety dominate the discussion, while Wolters Kluwer’s high-PE sell-off and the impact of AI on research businesses
- StandardSummaries onlyEP #268 | PayPal’s First Dividend! | Schneider Data-Center Surge, UNH & Shell Earnings + Listener Qs
Published Nov 1, 2025
In this week’s episode of Dividend Talk, we’re back with a jam-packed Dividend Announcements & Earnings deep dive.We kick things off with PayPal initiating its first-ever dividend (welcome to the club, Monkey!), Hershey holding flat to stay off the aristocrat chopping block, and a wild stat on revenue-per-employee (OnlyFans crushes tech giants at $37.6M per head). Then it’s over to dividend hikes from Iberdrola (+8.2%), Rockwell Automation, AbbVie, and ExxonMobil, before diving into earnings: Ne
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS 267 | Q3 Earnings and should we be worried about Evolution Gaming
Published Oct 24, 2025
In this week’s episode of Dividend Talk, we’re back with Q3 Earnings Roundup.We kick things off with Novo Nordisk shaking up half its board of directors, before covering two big dividend announcements from McDonald’s and Amphenol. Then it’s over to earnings, where we break down results from Germany’s Mensch und Maschine, Danaher, Evolution Gaming, and Texas Instruments.We also review a listener portfolio from “Bella Dividends,” packed with high-yield European names, and share our thoughts on div
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS 266 | Q3 Portfolio Review and Some Earnings
Published Oct 18, 2025
In this week’s episode of Dividend Talk, we’re back with our Q3 Portfolio Review, covering earnings, market news, and plenty of dividend insights.We start with France’s credit downgrade and what rising debt could mean for European investors, before diving into results from Johnson & Johnson, ASML, Snap-on, and Pernod Ricard. We also chat about AI’s impact on research firms like FactSet, how to use tools like ChatGPT without outsourcing your thinking, and share a few laughs about zero-alcohol vod
- StandardSummaries onlyEP #265 | How to Prepare for a Market Crash as a Dividend Growth Investor | Co-hosted by Dividend Wave 🌊
Published Oct 5, 2025
Market crashes are part of investing, but how do dividend growth investors navigate them without losing sight of their long-term goals? In this episode, eDGI and Dividend Wave discuss the practical steps you can take to strengthen your portfolio, manage emotions, and keep your dividend income safe when markets tumble.They cover strategies such as maintaining a watchlist of quality stocks, ensuring dividend safety, holding cash reserves, and focusing on companies with resilient business models. T
- StandardSummaries onlyEps 264| How We Handle Drawdowns in Dividend Growth Investing
Published Sep 20, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the realities of dealing with portfolio drawdowns as dividend growth investors. From personal examples to strategies for averaging down, price anchoring, and knowing when to hold or sell, we share how we manage the emotions that come with falling share prices.We also cover the latest news and dividend hikes, including:Novo Nordisk – promising results from its new oral weight-loss drugLondon Stock Exchange Group – stepping into blockchain with MicrosoftIntel & Nvidia
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS 263 | Position Sizing and Portfolio Management in Investing
Published Sep 13, 2025
In this episode of the Dividend Talk, we dive into the art ofportfolio management thanks to a couple of listener questions. We talk about how to size positions, when to trim, and how to maintain balance without falling into emotional traps. The episode covers trimming winners vs. letting them run, the risks of over-concentration, and how dividend growth investing can help guide your decisions. See you on the inside!TickersAmazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Google /Alphabet (GOOGL), F
- StandardSummaries onlyEps 262 | 4 Reliable Dividend Stocks for September 2025
Published Sep 5, 2025
Derek and Edgi share four safe dividend stocks for September ,Accenture, Fuchs Petrolub, Canadian Natural Resources, and Munich Re. They also cover market news on Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, and T. Rowe Price, discuss dividend hikes, and tackle listener questions on gifting stocks, building a five-stock portfolio, and the dividend growth vs. high yield debate.🔥 Want a safer, morereliable dividend portfolio? Go here: (free stock card & deep dive samples)https://dividendtalk.eu/download-your-free-samp
- StandardSummaries onlyEPS 261 | High Yield Dividends, AI, and Emotional Investing
Published Aug 29, 2025
🔥 Want a safer, more reliable dividend portfolio? Go here: (free stock card & deep dive samples) https://dividendtalk.eu/download-your-free-samples/In this episode of the Dividend Talk Podcast, Edgi puts Derek on the spot and quizzes him about his portfolio. We explore the implications of government stakes in Intel, the latest dividend announcements, and the dynamics of high-yield stocks.The conversation dives into emotional investing, the role of AI and robotics in portfolio management, and th