As Treasury yields near a one-year high, most dividend stocks face pressure, but three Dividend Kings—Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Johnson & Johnson—have consistently increased their dividends every quarter since 2022. These companies maintain strong free cash flow and solid balance sheets, enabling them to sustain dividend growth even as interest rates rise and bond yields compete for investor dollars. While some risks like tax litigation and input costs exist, their financial health supports ongoing income growth, making them resilient choices for income investors during rate hikes.
Coca-Cola will report its Q3 earnings on October 27, aiming to continue its streak of beating EPS estimates for the seventh consecutive quarter. The company projects Q3 revenue above $12.9 billion, reflecting steady growth despite the absence of Worl...
PepsiCo shares trade nearly 19% below their 52-week high, with a 24/7 Wall St. price target suggesting a 10.8% upside over the next year. The key to this potential gain lies in the turnaround of its North American business, especially U.S. soft drink...
Procter & Gamble's stock surged 6% following a quarterly earnings beat with core EPS of $2 and net sales of $23.28 billion, surpassing expectations. The company’s price increases are holding up well, driven by resilient higher-income consumers, thoug...
Coca-Cola's Fairlife facilities were hit by a ransomware attack from the Anubis group, which stole 1 TB of confidential data and disrupted production. The company confirmed the breach and notified affected individuals, but details on the exact data c...
The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has delivered strong price returns of 33% over the past year, yet its dividend income has grown only modestly by about 2%. The fund's top holdings, including Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, UnitedHealth, and Coca...
