With most stocks distributing dividends quarterly, investors needing predictable monthly cash flow could desire more frequent payouts. This is where monthly dividend stocks come in. Monthly dividend stocks pay shareholders a dividend each month, for 12 total payments per year.
However, not all monthly dividend stocks are buys. Just because a company pays a dividend each month, does not necessarily mean the dividend is supported with underlying earnings. We currently rate the following 3 monthly dividend stocks as sells.
U.S. Global Investors (GROW)
U.S. Global Investors is a small investment adviser. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the firm was founded in 1968 and operates in two main segments: Investment Management Services and Corporate Investments.
The firm provides advisory and administrative services to U.S. Global Investors Funds (USGIF) and several exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
As of its latest quarterly filings, the firm had about $1.2 billion in assets under management (AUM). The firm is generally recognized for its niche expertise in gold mining and exploration, natural resources, and the airline industry. It now has a market cap of just $28.9 million.
On May 8th, 2025, U.S. Global Investors posted its fiscal Q3 results for the period ending March 31st, 2025. The company posted operating revenues of $2.1 million, a decline from $2.6 million in the same quarter a year earlier.
The decline was primarily driven by a continued reduction in assets under management (AUM), which stood at about $1.2 billion at quarter-end compared to $1.8 billion a year ago. This $600 million drop in AUM significantly impacted fee income and reflects persistent outflows across various funds, including core ETF offerings.
Fortitude Gold Corp. (FTCO)
Fortitude Gold Corporation was spun-off from Gold Resource Corporation into a separate public company in December 2021. Fortitude Gold is a junior gold producer with operations in Nevada, U.S.A, one of the world’s premier mining friendly jurisdictions.
The company targets high-grade gold open pit heap leach operations averaging one gram per tonne of gold or greater. Its property portfolio currently consists of 100% ownership in seven high-grade gold properties.
All seven properties are within an approximate 30-mile radius of one another within the prolific Walker Lane Mineral Belt. The company generated $37.3 million in revenues last year, the majority of which were from gold, and is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
On April 29th, 2025, Fortitude Gold released its first-quarter 2025 results for the period ending March 31st, 2025. For the quarter, revenues came in at $6.5 million, marking a 20% decline compared to Q1 2024.
The decrease in revenue was largely due to a 41% drop in gold sales volume and a 26% decrease in silver sales volume. These declines were partially offset by a 38% increase in gold prices and a 38% increase in silver prices.
Moving to the bottom line, Fortitude reported a mine gross profit of $3.3 million compared to $4.2 million the previous year, reflecting the lower net sales. The company also announced a reduction in its monthly dividend from $0.04 to $0.01 per share, effective with the May 2025 payment.
Gladstone Commercial (GOOD)
Gladstone Commercial Corporation is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, that specializes in single-tenant and anchored multi-tenant net leased industrial and office properties across the U.S.
The trust targets primary and secondary markets that possess favorable economic growth trends, growing populations, strong employment, and robust growth trends.
The trust’s stated goal is to pay shareholders monthly distributions, which it has done for more than 17 consecutive years. Gladstone owns over 100 properties in 24 states that are leased to about 100 unique tenants.
Gladstone posted first quarter earnings on May 8th, 2025, and results were in line with expectations. Q1 funds-from operations came to 34 cents, meeting expectations. Revenue was $37.5 million, fractionally beating estimates.
This was higher than the $35.7 million from a year ago on higher recovery revenues and rental rates, partially offset by lower variable lease payments from prior property sales.
Operating expenses increased from $23.3 million to $23.9 million, reflecting inflationary pressures and higher incentive fees. Net assets grew from $1.09 billion to $1.16 billion due to new acquisitions. Cash rent collection was 100% for the entirety of the quarter.
Disclosure: No positions in any stocks mentioned
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