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.
The article compares two popular U.S. retirement income ETFs: Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI). SCHD focuses on growing qualified dividends from strong American companies, offering a lower yield (~3...
Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and Colgate-Palmolive are highlighted for their decades-long track records of raising dividends even through recessions. These consumer staples companies generate strong free cash flow and show pricing power that supports...
Coca-Cola has extended its dividend growth streak to over 60 years, declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share. While the company maintains a strong record of consistent dividend increases, its current yield of about 2.32% is modest due to a r...
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) pays significantly lower dividends than the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) because VIG's index excludes high-yield stocks to prioritize consistent dividend growth. This design means retirees holdin...
Coca-Cola stock has gained 26% year-to-date in 2026, outperforming beverage peers and the broader market due to steady earnings growth and a shift toward low-volatility defensive stocks. The stock trades near its 52-week high but has yet to break the...
