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Saying that you don’t consume online content is the new “I don’t watch TV” or “watching sports is for losers.” It comes across as pretentious, and people who adopt this mindset often put themselves at a cultural disadvantage. Anyone who’s ever worked in sales knows that watching sports highlight reels can deliver 100x returns when dealing with certain clients.
That said, popular online content has increasingly devolved into low-IQ gigaslop that’s worse than reality television or even the dumbest sitcoms.
Case in point: a recent viral video from popular streamer “Sneako,” who believed he had uncovered a massive New World Order conspiracy after spotting a large billboard on Wall Street reading “Own Less. Do More.”
The slogan appeared beneath the logo of Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. ($SUNB), a company that rents air compressors, forklifts, and scaffolding.
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings is a U.S. company with market-beating performance and inflation-beating dividend growth. However, many Americans may not be familiar with the investment because its shares historically traded on the London Stock Exchange.
At the start of this month, however, Sunbelt began listing its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange.
This makes the stock more accessible to U.S. investors, which is why today’s special report will examine what the company does and whether it’s a worthwhile investment.
Sunbelt Rentals was founded in 1984 and now operates more than 1,200 locations across the United States. The company offers over 14,000 types of equipment for rent, including construction tools, industrial machinery, and specialty items like floodlights and ground protectors.
Sunbelt serves a wide range of customers and industries. Its equipment is rented by construction firms, amusement park operators, airports, property managers, film companies, and landscapers.
As an investment, Sunbelt has delivered long-term market-beating performance while consistently raising its dividend at a rate that outpaces inflation.
The company’s over-the-counter shares ($ASHGY) delivered a 10-year average annual total return of 20.81%, alongside a 5-year compound annual dividend growth rate of 15.84%. The starting yield of 1.46% isn’t particularly high, but it is well protected by a payout ratio of around 33%. In other words, there is plenty of room for future dividend growth.
With a price to earnings ratio of 22.74, Sunbelt’s valuation is roughly in-line with the broader market. This isn’t a dirt-cheap hidden gem, but it is a market-beating business with a higher starting yield than the Vanguard 500 Index Fund ETF.
It’s also worth noting that, unlike many high-fliers, Sunbelt is not a tech company. AI is unlikely to disrupt the air compressor and forklift rental industry anytime soon. That said, Sunbelt could still benefit from emerging technologies, since its equipment is often used to build or maintain data centers.
If you like construction and equipment stocks, Sunbelt could be an interesting, and lesser-known, dividend play in the sector.
The company isn’t particularly cheap, but it has consistently delivered long-term market-beating performance while raising its dividend faster than inflation. For now, it also remains relatively new to the New York Stock Exchange and largely unknown to U.S. investors.
This Could Be the ‘Starbucks of Flowers’
Starbucks brought the premium coffee experience to every street corner and grew to a $110B market cap. The Bouqs Co. is using the same playbook, but for the floral industry.
While they are already a dominant force in e-commerce, the company is now launching 70+ retail stores nationwide. This expansion is designed to capture the $18 billion U.S. flower market through a first-of-its-kind national chain of floral studios.
In counties where Bouqs stores have already opened, the brand has seen a staggering 100% year-over-year growth. That’s because each retail location acts as a profit-driving billboard and a high-efficiency fulfillment center. These shops also unlock high-margin event services and same-day delivery that traditional online-only competitors simply cannot match.
With individual store revenues reaching up to $1.2 million annually, the "Bouqs Flywheel" is in full effect. The company is already EBITDA positive and inviting the public to join their national scale-up.
Now is your opportunity to join Bouqs and invest in this floral retail revolution.
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Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice, always do your own research.
