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Many investors overlook the importance of steady income. No matter your investment profile, dividends provide stable growth with consistent payments that accrue and compound over time. If you plan to retire wealthy, you need stocks that will pay you to own them. Our investment analysts highlight the stocks with the highest yields, uncover those increasing their payouts and evaluate the highly regarded Dividend Aristocrats, plus much more. Read on to find out how you can profit from investing in dividend stocks.

Recent Dividend Stocks Articles

Exxon Stock Offers a Safe and High-Yielding Dividend

XOM stock has a safe and high yielding dividend. Higher oil prices will increase Exxon's cash flow and support future dividend increases.

Why Ford Shouldn’t Cut Its Special Dividend on Ford Stock

Ford should switch to a special dividend on Ford stock. That would relieve the company's cash crunch and allow it to buy back F stock.

5 Great Dividend Stocks to Buy From the Tech Sector

When it comes to dividend stocks, you need to focus on tech. The sector features some of the largest cash flows and balances around. Here are five tech stocks that are also great dividend stocks as well.

Microsoft Stock Benefits From Large Buybacks

Microsoft (MSFT) stock benefits greatly from the company's large share buyback program. Microsoft's massive free cash flow funds the program.

FedEx Stock May Be Cheap, but It Is Not Compelling

Don't be fooled by the cheap valuation on FDX stock. The stock is cheap for a reason - and that reason isn't a good one.

Can Ford Stock Really Afford Its Dividend?

You may be attracted to the 6%-plus dividend in Ford stock, but go slow. The company may not be able to keep it up.

Why Smucker Is a Top Dividend Stock for Investors’ Portfolios

SJM stock is one of a number of dividend stocks that investors should consider, partly due to its meaningful dividend yield.

Are You Looking for High-Growth Dividend Stocks? Southwest Gas Could Be a Great Choice

For investors searching for dividend stocks, Southwest Gas could be a good name to consider, partly because of its meaningful yield.

Elliott Management May Be Right About AT&T Stock

AT&T hasn't lived up to the hype. But that could be changing thanks to a bit of activist pressure. That's great news for T stock.

Should Investors Buy IBM Stock This Month?

IBM stock is likely to become a long-term buy as management steers the company more and more into the cloud business. However, expect some short-term volatility and potential price decline.

The Bull Case for Exxon Stock Is Strong, but It’s Not Perfect

XOM stock should have upside ahead. But investors need to mind the risks - and keep an eye on opportunities elsewhere in energy.

Red Hat Purchase Makes IBM Stock Speculative Dividend Play

It will take time to know whether Red Hat rescues IBM stock, making the rising dividend lucrative but more difficult to maintain.

IBM Stock Looks Cheap Here

With good growth and a solid dividend, IBM Stock looks like an interesting buy in the wake of the Red Hat acquisition.

Expect the IBM Stock Price to Keep Trading Sideways at Best

The IBM stock price has faltered again. With no catalyst on the horizon, investors should stay on the sidelines.

Going Electric Will Pay off Big Time for Ford Stock in the Future

Ford stock could be in the beginning of a multi-year rally thanks to the company's promising electrification roadmap into 2025.

General Motors Stock Yet Another Victim of Tweet Rampage

General Motors faces a host of problems, starting with Trump's tweet war, as it tries to navigate toward self-driving and electric cars.

If the Company Delivers, IBM Stock Has a Rally Brewing

International Business Machines stock may be on the mend, both technically and fundamentally. Here's what to watch in IBM stock.

Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock? Caterpillar Stock Could Be a Great Choice

Caterpillar (CAT) stock may have what it takes to attract income-oriented investors. Over the last five years, CAT has increased its dividend four times on a year-over-year basis.

Altria Stock: Give Me Dividends and Give Me Death

International tobacco sales are finally rolling over, so merging Altria's pot and vaping investments into Philip Morris makes sense.