Barron's Top 10 ESG Dogs Tag 4 As 'Safer' For April Dividends
Calvert Research and Management identified 10 top sustainable ESG stocks for 2026 using over 230 ESG indicators, with eight paying dividends. Four of these dividend-paying stocks—PFG, ADI, CEG, and LRCX—are considered 'safer' based on strong free cash flow yields. Analyst target prices suggest an average potential return of 23.78%, led by Constellation Energy. While none are currently fairly priced, five are within $57 of ideal entry points.
- ▪The list is based on Calvert's analysis of over 230 ESG indicators across the 1,000 largest public companies.
- ▪Four dividend-paying stocks—PFG, ADI, CEG, and LRCX—are flagged as safer due to positive free cash flow yields.
- ▪Constellation Energy (CEG) has the highest projected return at 25.65% based on analyst targets.
- ▪Five of the 10 stocks are within $57 of their ideal buy price, suggesting near-term entry opportunities.
- ▪Companies like ORA, JLL, and KMB are considered riskier due to negative free cash flow margins.
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