Company research
Choose a company below. Each report explains the business, follows the cash, and links to its matching YouTube episode and our free Before You Buy checklist.
Choose any company; each report stands on its own.
Realty Income (O)
What Supports the Monthly Dividend?
Realty Income’s monthly dividend starts with rent. Examine its operating performance, cash flows and financing risks before deciding what the payment means for your investment.
Research reviewed October 10, 2026
Broadcom (AVGO)
What Supports the Dividend Behind the AI Boom?
A period-matched look at Broadcom’s dividend cash coverage, software revenue timing, share compensation and the commitments behind its AI growth.
Research reviewed October 10, 2026
Apple (AAPL)
What Funds the Dividend and Buybacks?
Follow Apple’s operating cash into dividends, buybacks and other obligations, with matching reporting periods and a clear distinction between cash spending and repurchase permission.
Research reviewed October 10, 2026
Costco (COST)
What Funds the Dividend?
Follow Costco’s membership business into cash generation, reinvestment and dividend decisions, with a clear distinction between regular payments and historical special dividends.
Research reviewed October 10, 2026
McDonald's (MCD)
What Really Funds the Dividend?
Understand McDonald's franchise model, follow cash beyond the dividend, and separate business growth from the investment return.
Research reviewed October 8, 2026
Put the research to work
Use eight practical questions to examine a company before you buy. The free Before You Buy checklist includes a fictional worked example.
Get free research updates. Email signup is optional.
