Zacks.com featured highlights include Flowserve, Analog Devices, Broadcom, NVIDIA and TIM

For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – March 20, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s article are Flowserve FLS, Analog Devices ADI, Broadcom AVGO, NVIDIA NVDA and TIM S.A. TIMB.5 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy amid Rising Inflation RiskAll three major U.S. stock indices closed on a weak note yesterday, falling more than 1%, reflecting investor concerns about persistent inflation. With the Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged amid rising Middle East tensions and surging oil prices, investor patience appears to be fading.Meanwhile, the February Producer Price Index ("PPI") disappointed those hoping for a smooth economic recovery, showing that wholesale price increases are harder to control than expected.Against this backdrop, the appeal of high-beta growth stocks may be fading, prompting investors to turn toward steady dividend-growth stocks. These companies have a proven track record of increasing payouts, reflecting the balance sheet resilience and cash flow durability needed to navigate a period in which the traditional growth narrative is being re-evaluated.Stocks with a strong history of year-over-year dividend growth can help build a resilient portfolio with greater potential for capital appreciation compared to simple dividend-paying or high-yield stocks.We have selected five dividend growth stocks — Flowserve, Analog Devices, Broadcom, NVIDIA and TIM S.A. — that could be solid choices for your portfolio.Why Is Dividend Growth Better?Stocks with a strong history of dividend growth belong to mature companies, which are less susceptible to large swings in the market and thus act as a hedge against economic or political uncertainty as well as stock market volatility. At the same time, these offer downside protection with their consistent increase in payouts.These stocks possess strong fundamentals, making them attractive long-term dividend-growth investments. Their strengths include sustainable business models, a long track record of profitability, rising cash flows, solid liquidity, strong balance sheets and attractive valuation characteristics. A consistent history of dividend growth underscores the potential for continued growth ahead.Although these stocks do not necessarily have the highest yields, they have outperformed the broader stock market or any other dividend-paying stock for an extended period.Here are five of the nine stocks that fit the bill:Texas-based Flowserve develops and manufactures precision-engineered flow control equipment, such as pumps, valves and seals, for critical service applications that require high reliability. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FLS' 2026 revenues suggests a year-over-year improvement of 6.3%. The stock boasts a long-term (three-to-five years) earnings growth rate of 11% and has an annual dividend yield of 1.13%.FLS currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Growth Score of B. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Massachusetts-based Analog Devices is an original equipment manufacturer of semiconductor devices, specifically analog, mixed signal, and digital signal processing integrated circuits. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADI's fiscal 2026 revenues suggests a year-over-year improvement of 25.1%. The stock boasts a long-term earnings growth rate of 19.40% and has an annual dividend yield of 1.43%.ADI currently has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Growth Score of B.California-based Broadcom is a premier designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of semiconductor devices, with a focus on complex digital and mixed signal complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS)-based devices and analog III-V-based products. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVGO's fiscal 2026 revenues suggests a year-over-year improvement of 58%. The stock boasts a long-term earnings growth rate of 48.60% and has an annual dividend yield of 0.82%.AVGO currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 and has a Growth Score of B.California-based NVIDIA is the worldwide leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the graphics processing unit, or GPU. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NVDA's fiscal 2027 revenues suggests a year-over-year improvement of 60%. The stock boasts a long-term earnings growth rate of 39.1% and has an annual dividend yield of 0.02%.NVDA currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 and has a Growth Score of B.Brazil-based TIM is a telecommunications company providing mobile voice, broadband internet, data transmission and 5G services. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TIMB's 2026 revenues suggests a year-over-year improvement of 11.8%. The stock boasts a long-term earnings growth rate of 20.8% and has an annual dividend yield of 5.37%.TIMB currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 and has a Growth Score of B.Why Haven't You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks?Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year.Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation.See Stocks Free >>For the rest of this Screen of the Week article please visit Zacks.com at: https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2886895/5-dividend-growth-stocks-to-buy-amid-rising-inflation-riskDisclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material. 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Visit https://www.zacks.com/performancefor information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.#1 Semiconductor Stock to Buy (Not NVDA)The incredible demand for data is fueling the market's next digital gold rush. As data centers continue to be built and constantly upgraded, the companies that provide the hardware for these behemoths will become the NVIDIAs of tomorrow.One under-the-radar chipmaker is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. It specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Analog Devices, Inc. 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