MZTI — The Marzetti Company Stock Price, Chart & AI Report

Positive Apr 3, 2026 • 14:37 UTC The Motley Fool • James Halley

2 Under-the-Radar Dividend Kings to Buy in Bunches

Northwest Natural Holding and The Marzetti Company are two underrated Dividend Kings with 70 and 63 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively. Northwest Natural has diversified beyond natural gas through acquisitions and recently hit a 52-week high with strong EPS growth projections. Marzetti, a debt-free specialty food company, has declined 14% this year but shows solid revenue and EPS growth, making both attractive for income-oriented investors.

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Sentiment note

Despite 14% year-to-date decline, company has 63 consecutive years of dividend increases, maintains zero debt providing competitive advantage, reported 13.5% EPS growth and 3.6% revenue growth, recently acquired Bachan's for $400 million, and offers attractive 2.75% dividend yield at depressed valuations.

Positive Apr 1, 2026 • 18:30 UTC The Motley Fool • Matt Dilallo

Move Over Energy Stocks. This Uber-Popular Dividend ETF Has a New Favored Income Source.

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) completed its annual reconstitution, significantly reducing energy stock exposure from 23.5% to 16.3% and elevating consumer staples to its top sector at 19.4%. The fund added Procter & Gamble and Marzetti, both Dividend Kings, joining existing holdings like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. Consumer staples stocks are favored for their resilient dividend income and stability across economic cycles.

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Sentiment note

Newly added to SCHD. Qualifies as Dividend King with 63 consecutive years of dividend increases. Offers 2.9% dividend yield and stable specialty food business with exclusive Chick-fil-A licensing.

Positive Nov 30, 2025 • 18:05 UTC The Motley Fool • Eric Volkman

These 2 Under-the-Radar Dividend Kings Just Declared Dividend Raises

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) and Marzetti (MZTI) have both announced dividend increases, continuing their long-standing tradition of annual dividend raises. ADP raised its quarterly dividend by 10% to $1.70, while Marzetti increased its quarterly dividend by 5% to $1 per share.

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Sentiment note

Balanced business segments with nearly 6% net sales growth, 8% food service segment growth, and a consistent dividend increase strategy