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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

Is Johnson & Johnson Stock Losing Its Shine?

JNJ has a history of delivering decent returns for shareholders. But if lawsuits make you nervous, I’d avoid JNJ stock for now. Here’s why. 

Earnings Might Disappoint, but Exxon Stock Still Has Plenty to Like

Now isn't the time for XOM stock investors to panic, the company looks poised to ride out a bumpy second half of 2019 before things pick up in 2020.

Dividend Stocks: 4 Criteria for Finding the Best of the Best

You’ve got to choose your dividend stocks wisely. In a narrow market, you only want to own the cream of the crop.

Why Home Depot Stock Isn’t Worth Buying

HD stock delivered huge returns in recent years, but with Lowe's now growing profits faster, it looks more attractive than Home Depot stock.

Buy Dow Stock for the Dividend as the Breakup Dust Settles

The recent DowDuPont merger and breakup is finally over. What's it mean for the resulting three companies, and DOW stock in particular?

The 3% Yield for 3M Stock Makes It an Attractive Value Buy

Bashing 3M stock appears to be quite popular on the Street, but if you drill down deeper, you’ll notice a company with a lot to recommend it.

Why 3M Stock Is Untouchable

3M stock may still be a dividend champ, but most everything else that could be ailing the company is ailing the company.

Bank of America Stock: Defense Still Wins Championships

You don't want all your money in Bank of America stock, but defense wins championships and keeps your portfolio strong. Bank of America worries about falling interest rates but is spending $10 billion to keep up with the fintechs in technology.

Stable Dividend, Minimal Growth Makes Exxon Mobil Stock a Hold

With upside questionable but downside protected by the dividend play, XOM stock is a hold. Investors should consider entering a position if the company starts trading at a discount to its peers.

AT&T Stock is Now the Content Play Formerly Known as a Tech Stock

AT&T is extracting money from customers as best it can, spinning retreats as advances while quietly laying people off, all in the name of maintaining its 6% T stock dividend

Is Qualcomm Stock Presenting Investors With the Perfect Opportunity?

Qualcomm stock has been under pressure lately, as investors worry about its legal risks. But the charts look good for QCOM stock.

Why $70 Looks Like a Floor for Exxon Stock

$70 might be a floor for the XOM stock price. In this environment, it's hard to see investors passing on a 5% yield of Exxon Mobil stock.

CVS Stock Will Come Back Strong, but Be Wary of Upcoming Earnings

Long-term shareholders in the retail pharma giant CVS stock are likely to be rewarded handsomely

This Very Well May Be the Beginning of the End for Exxon Stock

Over the long term demand growth for oil is slowing, making it more difficult for Exxon to keep earning the dividends that keep its stock price up.

2 Reasons to Buy and Hold Dow Stock

As the industry navigates through challenging terrain, Dow stock has an attractive dividend payout to sustain.

Qualcomm Is an Attractive Chip Stock to Buy

Qualcomm faced a lot of volatility lately, but things are looking up and the QCOM stock dividend is attractive.

3 Reasons Why Investors Should Buy JP Morgan Stock Before JPM’s Earnings

JP Morgan may deliver relatively weak quarterly results. But JP Morgan stock is on a great trajectory going forward.

Despite Moving Higher, Exxon Stock Still Underperforms

XOM stock has moved higher recently, but with the firm lagging Chevron in many areas, XOM will likely struggle to gain traction longer term.

Going Into Earnings, Approach CSX Stock With Caution

CSX will likely beat earnings estimates again, but a possible guidance cut or economic conditions could end the bull run of CSX stock.