These 10 Dividend Stocks are Outperforming the Market in 2025

8. Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BRDG)

Dividend yield: 4.19%

Dividend payout ratio: 219%

Ex-Dividend Date: March 14, 2025

Number of Hedge Funds: 15

The American-based alternative investment company, Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BRDG), is focused on investments in the real estate sector and credit investments. Since its incorporation in 2009, the company has expanded into other investment areas, such as the private-equity secondary market, property technology, and renewable energy.

With a year-to-date growth of 24.88%, ending February 28, 2025, Bridge Investment (NYSE:BRDG) currently oversees $50 billion in assets, focusing on residential and industrial properties. The reported earnings per share of $0.18 exceeds the analyst forecast of $0.17. In its fourth earnings call, the company announced the expansion of its logistics strategies. It has also launched the PE secondaries business, whereby it will buy and sell existing investor commitments in PE funds rather than investing directly in a company. It has gained a positive outlook for the company.

Bridge Investment (NYSE:BRDG) offers a dividend yield of 4.19% with a payout ratio of 219%, raising concerns regarding the company’s use of debts in dividend payments. Fifteen hedge funds, followed by Insider Monkey, hold a stake in the company, as of Q4 2024, indicating moderate institutional interest.

Analysts hold a consensus Buy rating for the stock, with their 1-year median price target indicating a 9.63% upside from current levels as of March 3. Investors can purchase the stock before March 14, 2025, if they intend to benefit from the next dividend payout.