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3 Quiet Outperformers Boosting Dividends as Markets Retreat

Written by Leo Miller. Published: 4/6/2026. 

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Key Points

  • Elevated volatility has seen the S&P 500 lose around 5% from its highs, while the ongoing tech selloff has seen the sector fall around 10%.
  • However, across food and retail, three inconspicuous names are providing significant gains to investors as risk-on assets continue to lag.
  • These stocks are also substantially increasing their dividends, and two are engaging in considerable buyback spending, which comes as a vote of confidence for investors.
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While the broader market — and tech stocksin particular — have slipped recently, three under-the-radar names are outperforming the major indices. Each is showing meaningful improvement in its business, and investors are taking notice.

At the same time, these companies are boosting income for shareholders with notable dividend increases. That combination of share appreciation plus rising yields makes all three attractive candidates for portfolios seeking some shelter from further downside in the S&P 500 and NASDAQ.

Smithfield Foods Announces Massive Dividend Boost, Yield Well Above 4%

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Smithfield Foods (NASDAQ: SFD) is a large producer of meat products and livestock, with a heavy focus on pork and hogs. The company went public in early 2025 and has performed impressively, with shares up roughly 40% from their IPO price of $20. Including its sizable dividend, the stock’s total return since the IPO is near 50%, well ahead of the S&P 500’s roughly 11% return over the same stretch.

The stock rallied again in late March into early April, climbing about 20% over roughly two trading weeks after the company released its Q4 2025 earnings. Smithfield beat analyst expectations on sales and comfortably exceeded estimates for adjusted earnings per share (EPS).

Guidance points to another solid year. While Smithfield expects sales growth to moderate, it forecasts ongoing margin expansion driven by a shift to higher‑margin, value‑added products and operational improvements.

The company also announced a substantial 25% dividend increase. Its quarterly payment will rise to 31.25 cents per share, for a full-year payout of $1.25. Smithfield expects to pay the next quarterly dividend on April 21 to shareholders of record on April 7. That raises the stock’s indicated yield to about 4.4%.

TJX Companies Issues 13% Dividend Increase as Store Expansion Continues

TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) is a leading off-price retailer operating chains such as TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods. This partially defensive stock has performed well over the past 52 weeks, delivering a total return near 30%. While the S&P 500 is down several percentage points in 2026, TJX shares are up about 5% year to date.

Sales rose 7% year over year (YOY) in 2025, accelerating from 4% growth in 2024. Reflecting confidence in the business, TJX plans to open 146 new stores in fiscal 2027 (calendar 2026).

The company is also returning capital to shareholders. TJX announced a 13% dividend increase, raising the quarterly payout to 48 cents per share. That brings the stock’s indicated yield to roughly 1.2%, slightly above the S&P 500’s ~1.1%. The next quarterly dividend is scheduled for June 4 to shareholders of record on May 14.

Additionally, TJX plans to repurchase $2.5 billion to $2.75 billion of stock in 2026. At the midpoint, this would equal just under 1.5% of the stock’s ~ $180 billion market cap. While not massive, the buyback program should provide a meaningful boost to metrics such as adjusted EPS.

Signet: Shares, Buybacks, and Dividends Are on the Rise

The world’s largest diamond jewelry retailer, Signet Jewelers (NYSE: SIG), operates retailers including Kay Jewelers, Zales and Jared. The stock has been a strong performer over the last 52 weeks, up roughly 40%, and jumped nearly 14% after Signet reported Q4 results for fiscal 2026.

Revenue of $2.35 billion matched expectations, and the company beat on adjusted EPS, reporting $6.25. Free cash flow rose a robust 20% during the year — the strongest FCF growth since 2021 and well above the 4% growth seen in 2024.

Signet also supported its stock through buybacks, repurchasing 7% of its shares in 2025 via $205 million of repurchases — nearly a 50% increase year over year. The company has roughly $518 million in remaining buyback capacity, giving it flexibility to continue returning capital. Management noted in its recent call that it believes “shares remain attractive,” a view reinforced by an increase in the stock’s yield.

Signet announced a more than 9% dividend increase, raising the quarterly payout to 35 cents per share. That lifts the stock’s indicated yield to just under 1.7%. While Signet’s results have varied over time, the company has consistently increased its dividend in recent years — the payout has grown at an approximate compound annual rate of 21% since fiscal 2022 (about calendar 2021).

Analysts Eye Further Upside in SIG

Among these names, Wall Street appears most bullish on Signet. The MarketBeat consensus price target of $112 implies more than 25% upside. Updated analyst targets after the latest earnings came in slightly lower, around $107. It’s worth noting, however, that Signet has relatively limited analyst coverage compared with many other stocks, which can make consensus figures less robust.

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I was born on 6 August 1956 in San Francisco, California to Janet and (the late) Richard Hovis. I grew up in Santa Monica, California where I attended elementary, junior high school, and high school (graduating in 1974), in addition to involvement in sports and recreation (Little League +, the Boy’s Club ++). Further, it was in elementary school – St. Augustine’s By-the -Sea Parish School that I found, and made the choice to truly journey with God. I attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1977 – seeking to become an architect, however, I was not accepted, and, as such, I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree. Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and studied City and Regional Planning at the Master’s level. I successfully completed one (1) year in a two (2) year program – I did not complete the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning – due to personal reasons. I returned to Santa Monica where I started (October 1979) my career as graphic designer with Exxon Company, USA. I spent five years with Exxon Company, USA. While working with Exxon Company, USA I was accepted into architectural school – Sci-Arc in Southern California, however, I did not attend preferring to stay with Exxon.. In 1982 I married Laura Flosi and in April 1983 we had our one and only child – Lauren Alain Hovis – a gift from God. We moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 from Los Angeles, where I went to work as a graphic designer with Kitchell CEM (from 1985 -1987). From 1987 – 1995 I was an independent contractor, and a registered representative in mortgage finance, financial management, graphic design, and drafting. Further, I attended the University of Phoenix and successfully obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1982. I was also a member of the Scottsdale Jaycees, where I became very involved in community events and projects. In 1994, I accepted a cartography position with the Defense Mapping Agency in Reston, Virginia. As such, I relocated from Phoenix to Reston. In 1998, I was accepted and worked as a Visual Information Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2002, I worked as a Support Officer until my retirement (due to a need for shoulder surgery) in September 2018. Away from my Federal Government service, I have been involved in various organizations and activities in Northern Virginia. In November of 2011, I married Rebecca Ouellette in Santa Monica, California. I reside in San Tan Valley, AZ with my two hamster - Jess and Timothy, our fish, our lizard - RJ Lizard., and our cats - Pearl and Grey. As to hobbies, I enjoy playing sports, attending sporting events, mentoring individuals from financial management to hamsters, building models, photography, travel, multimedia design, managing partner for RJ Hamster, and jazz – smooth jazz to a samba or a bossa nova. Love and God Bless, Peter – aka RJ Hamster Jo hi

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