Morningstar, Inc. - September 3, 2025
3 Dividend Stocks for September 2025
Plus, 5 top strategists on what to watch for fall and why the...
 Morning DigestSeptember 3, 2025 David Harrell This month’s trio includes an unofficial dividend aristocrat. 
ADVERTISEMENT  Editor's Picks  The Fed’s next move, stretched valuations, a weakening dollar, and more for the market’s outlook. Sarah Hansen  The yellow metal has been on a tear, but caution may be warranted. Amy Arnott  With funds, popularity can often beget disappointment. Jeffrey Ptak Investing Insights This economist explains how superpower rivalry and geostrategic interests became the center of the global economy, and what history has to say about where we’re headed today. Jess Bebel These high-quality companies offer the best stocks to buy today. Margaret Giles It is also as cheap as they come. Lan Anh Tran Reddit and Affirm ranked among the best stocks in August 2025, while the worst included Marvell and The Trade Desk. Bella Albrecht It will issue 34 million shares at between $35 and $37 each. Leah Hodgson Shares attractive and we maintain our fair value estimate. Erin Lash Pepsico stock up 2% on the news from active investor Elliott Investment. Dan Su New Stock Analyst Reports Ulta Beauty’s (ULTA) brand strength provides a narrow moat and has allowed the company to thrive despite economic conditions and other external challenges. Over the past decade, Ulta has become the largest specialty beauty retailer in the United States through store openings, product and brand introductions, improved marketing, and—with more than 45 million active members—an enhanced loyalty program. Annual sales increased to $11.3 billion in 2024 from $912 million in 2007 as Ulta opened more than 1,000 stores, its shops became more productive, and its e-commerce matured. This success has made Ulta a desirable partner for prestige, mass, and emerging beauty brands. While the firm faces intense competition and is affected by innovation and product cycles in cosmetics, we think... New Fund Analyst Reports Fidelity Advisor Short Term Bond (FBNTX) might not hit home runs, but this cautious approach continues to provide a smooth ride to investors with solid downside protection. A one-notch upgrade in the Morningstar Medalist Rating of this fund’s A, C, and M share classes reflects a change in the way Morningstar calculates the excess return opportunity. The Tools You Need to Invest Like an Analyst Stay connected:
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