MTG

MGIC Investment (MTG), a Milwaukee-based mortgage insurance company, offers an attractive dividend yield of 2.51% with a 21.4% year-over-year dividend increase. The company has a low payout ratio of 19% and is expected to see earnings growth of 3.18% in 2026, earning a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). While high-yielding stocks can struggle during rising interest rates, MTG represents a compelling income investment opportunity.

Principal Financial Group (PFG) has outperformed its industry peers with a 32.8% gain over the past year. The company benefits from diversified earnings, rising assets under management, and strong retirement savings trends, with roll-ins exceeding $7 billion. Trading at attractive valuations below industry averages and backed by optimistic analyst sentiment, PFG holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with a projected 16.7% EPS growth for 2026.