# EPS 280 |Dividend Earnings Season Begins: Johnson & Johnson, Fastenal & Investor AB

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Published: 2026-01-24T12:19:36+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Dividend Talk , we break down fresh warnings, dividend hikes, and the big stories in EuropeDividend growth investors need to understand right now. We start with the first earnings of the season, led by Johnson & Johnson , and dig into what its latest results tell us about dividend reliability, pipeline strength, and long-term growth. From there, we cover Fastenal and a mini dive into why its business model may be far more durable than “nuts and bolts” suggests, plus a closer look at the Swedish powerhouse Investor AB and its long-term compounding track record. Along the way, we also discuss: Recent dividend hikes from Essity, Tryg, Investor AB, L3Harris, and Valero Energy Whether Europe’s proposed wealth and unrealised gains taxes threaten long-term compounding What Davos, Ray Dalio, gold, and shifting globalpower structures mean for dividend investors The role of gold, Bitcoin, and defensive assets in adividend-focused portfolio ETF-based global dividend strategies vs.individual stock selection How we personally size positions and manageportfolio risk Whether owning highly profitable dividend payersraises ethical questions Listener Q&A on SaaS stocks, Evolution AB,airports, and portfolio construction 🔥 Want a safer, more reliable dividend portfolio? Go here: (free stock card & deep dive samples)https://dividendtalk.eu/download-your-free-samples/ Stay Updated: Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@DividendTalk_⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@European_DGI⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Join ourFacebook Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dividend Talk FacebookGroup⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Discord group - https://discord.gg/nJyt9KWAB5 Disclaimer: Educational content only. Not financial advice.

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