D ividend leaders with healthy growth prospects have the best chance of delivering a rising payout to shareholders. A few stocks from the Dividend Leaders screen, includingGameStop (GME ), are showing two years of forward doubledigit earningsgrowth expectations. Gamestop shares are hovering near their 200day moving average after finding support at their longterm benchmark line. GameStop could be working on a new base but still needs significant work on the right side of the pattern. Earnings growth has accelerated at the video game retailer for three straight quarters to 41% in fiscal Q2. GameStop will pay a 36cent quarterly dividend on Sept. 22 to holders of record as of Sept. 9. Shares offer a 3.5% yield. ChipmakerMaxim Integrated Products (MXIM ) has reported two years of declining earnings per share, but analysts see it turning around in fiscal 2016, which ends in June. Earnings are expected to climb 21% to a record $1.84 a share and 16% in fiscal 2017. Chart action has been volatile as the stock tracks sideways, but three of the prior seven weeks showed accumulation by rising in above average trade. None of the weeks showed distribution. On July 24, the stock surged more than 9% in response to fiscal Q4 results and a 7% increase to the quarterly payout. Maxim paid 30 cents a share on Sept. 3 to holders of record as of Aug. 20. Shares yield 3.6%. Elsewhere,Dunkin' Brands (DNKN ) is looking for support near its 200day moving average. The stock has reported 16 straight quarters of positive EPS growth, and it offers a 2.2% yield. Analysts expect the coffee, doughnut and ice cream shop operator to grow earnings 10% in 2015 and 17% in 2016. Other stocks from Dividend Leaders with doubledigit earnings estimates include restaurant operatorBrinker International (EAT ),UPS (UPS ) and furniture systems makerLeggett & Platt (LEG).
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