Why T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. Is At The Top Of My Watch List

One sector that I've been looking to increase my stake in is financials. I currently own some of the "too big to fail" banks that have treated me quite nicely, but a little further diversification in the sector would be welcomed. Asset management seems ripe for the picking for profitable companies and T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:TROW) hasn't disappointed. TROW currently has a 29-year dividend growth streak, marking it as a dividend champion. The following tables/graphs are from my personal stock analysis spreadsheet. Data for the stock analysis was acquired through T. Rowe Price Group's investor relations page, Morningstar.com, and Yahoo!Finance.

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 Historically, T. Rowe Price has provided excellent returns. According to longrundata.com shares of TROW have given investors a 324% total return over the last 10 years, good for 12.47% annually. Looking at the historical growth rates for per share dividends, earnings, revenue and free cash flow paints an equally bright picture.

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Comments

  1. JC,
    TROW was added in my watch list lately and I believe its fairly valued at this time, looking forward for a price dip especially before the ex dividend for the $2 special dividend. We'll see how it turns out. Thanks for sharing your review.
    FFF

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    1. F2FF,

      I really like the asset managers because of their quasi-toll road status. They make you money they get their cut. They lose you money they still get their cut. Would love to see it dip down to $76-78 before the special dividend and I'd probably add more.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. JC - TROW is definitely on our watch list. Current investors enjoy a phenomenal 29-yr dividend growth streak. Also, TROW not only announced a special dividend of $2 a share but also just raised their quarterly dividend by 18%! Sounds like a true gem there...I'm just wondering if I have missed the boat though since its been on such a great streak. AFFJ

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    1. AFFJ,

      I think TROW is a pretty solid investment at current prices. Long DG streak plus occasional special dividends is always a plus. If you believe the long term trend of the US and global economies and stock markets are higher then I think the asset managers are still a good place to be. Granted it's had a great run since FY 2009 but what company hasn't? During the next bear market or recession will be a great time to load up on some asset managers but the problem is I have no idea when that will happen. So I decided to add some at a solid price. I can always add more right?

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  3. Asset managers can be a good place to invest, particularly if assets under management are in growth mode. I don't know if TROW manage any retirement assets or 401k plans, but I'm sure that has to be a growth area, particularly with the tax concessions and employer matches that exist to drive these assets.

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    1. Integrator,

      Asset managers seem great for investments. I'd love to find one that has a lot more exposure to retirement accounts because those have a great source of steady asset growth.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Perfect timing, JC! I was debating between a few of the asset management companies, including TROW, BEN, and BLK. Thanks to your research I just bought TROW. BEN remains on the watchlist.

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    1. Scott,

      I want to look at BLK as well because I know they're big into the ETFs which is where it looks like things are heading. Nice to be a fellow shareholder of TROW. Enjoy that special dividend coming up next month!

      Thanks for stopping by!

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