4 Profitable Small-Cap Dividend Stocks Regarded By Analysts As Buy Or Better

Dividend stocks at the small-cap level present an interesting combination. On the one side, there are the risks associated with small caps, and on the other side, there are the great opportunities for growth. Further intrigue is added when you take into consideration dividends that offer moderate to high yields. To mitigate some of the risk involved, we focused on dividend stocks that have a track record of profitability. With this in mind, we developed a list of small-cap dividend stocks that have yields of 3% or much greater, and strong profit margins. Additionally, our selection only includes dividend stocks that have recent 'Buy' or better ratings from industry analysts. Take a look to see if any of our finding spark your curiosity.Return on Equity (ROE) is one way to identify great potential names relative to profitability. This ratio illustrates the percentage return on shareholder equity. As well, this
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