Top dividend-paying stocks including Dividend Aristocrats with 25+ years of consecutive increases.
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Yield | Consecutive Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | Healthcare | 3.1% | 62 |
| PG | Procter & Gamble | Consumer Staples | 2.4% | 68 |
| KO | Coca-Cola | Consumer Staples | 3.0% | 62 |
| PEP | PepsiCo | Consumer Staples | 2.8% | 52 |
| ABBV | AbbVie | Healthcare | 3.5% | 52 |
| O | Realty Income | REIT | 5.4% | 29 |
| XOM | ExxonMobil | Energy | 3.3% | 42 |
| T | AT&T | Telecom | 6.2% | — |
| MMM | 3M Company | Industrial | 5.8% | — |
| MCD | McDonald's | Consumer Discretionary | 2.2% | 48 |
Look for: consistent dividend growth (10+ years), sustainable payout ratio (under 75%), strong free cash flow, competitive moat, and reasonable valuation. Dividend Aristocrats (25+ years of increases) are the gold standard.
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