PepsiCo, Colgate-Palmolive, and 3M are three companies that have reliably increased dividends through every bear market since the 1970s due to their durable demand and essential products. PepsiCo benefits from habitual snack and beverage purchases, Colgate-Palmolive from recession-resistant oral and personal care products, and 3M from industrial products with high customer switching costs. These companies' stable operating margins and loyal customer bases make them strong long-term holdings for investors seeking steady income and resilience during market downturns. Despite some risks like litigation and market softness, their consistent dividend growth highlights their durability in volatile markets.
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...
PepsiCo has extended its long-standing partnership with Taco Bell through 2036, maintaining its role as the beverage supplier for Taco Bell in the U.S. and several international markets. This renewal comes shortly after KFC, Taco Bell's sister chain,...
Social Security's 3.3% cost-of-living increase in 2027 is insufficient for most retirees, making additional income sources essential. Five blue-chip dividend stocks—Realty Income, PepsiCo, Xcel Energy, Johnson & Johnson, and Coca-Cola—provide reliabl...
Coca-Cola's stock has surged 35% in 2026, outperforming peers like PepsiCo and Monster Beverage, driven by strong volume growth and steady earnings beats. The company raised its full-year outlook, supported by expanding margins and a growing dividend...
For retirees in high tax brackets, tax-free municipal bonds can offer better after-tax yields than PepsiCo's 4.2% dividend yield. Municipal bonds provide fixed interest payments exempt from federal income tax, making them attractive for those seeking...
