Below is a long-term dividend history chart for PBCT, which the report stressed as being of key importance.

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The DividendRank report noted that among the coverage universe, PBCT shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics.

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Fifth Third Bancorp ( FITB) (83.1%), Peoples United Financial ( PBCT) (100%), Suntrust (80.3%) and State Street Corp ( STT) (100%).

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