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Dividend Kings are underperforming SPY in September, with a -4.22% average return versus SPY's marginal gain. Despite aggregate weakness, 29 Dividend Kings appear both undervalued and offer a long-term expected return of at least 10%. Recent dividend increases and higher projected earnings growth have modestly improved the Kings' average dividend growth rate to 4.49%.

Gorman-Rupp (GRC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Here is how Gorman-Rupp (GRC) and Caterpillar (CAT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Gorman-Rupp (NYSE: GRC - Get Free Report) and Greenland Technologies (NASDAQ: GTEC - Get Free Report) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and earnings. Profitability This table compares Gorman-Rupp and Greenland…

The Gorman-Rupp Company is upgraded from Hold to Buy as operating income growth now justifies further upside. GRC's operating income rose 13% in Q2 2026, while interest costs declined due to aggressive debt paydown. Despite positive earnings and a fair value estimate of $84.40, GRC's stock trades at $71.23, offering a 18% upside.