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Dividend Stocks

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

2 Oversold Dividend Stocks to Buy at Bottom

These dividend stocks carry risks, but they're oversold and come with the potential to offer very high returns.

Gourmet Coffee, Gourmet Foods Top 7 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Earnings season is winding down, but there was no shortage of high-profile dividend stocks increasing payouts this week, including Starbucks and Whole Foods.

The Fed Can’t Mess With These 3 High-Yield Investments

If you're looking for high yield that won't be affected by the Fed raising rates, check out these investment types.

Time to Pare Back PG Stock

Procter & Gamble is stable, and PG stock offers a good dividend but has nonexistent sales growth and declining profits.

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Without Paying Fees

Explore the fee-free way to invest in blue-chip stocks such as McDonald’s (MCD), Unilever (UL) and Coca-Cola (KO).

3 New MLPs To Buy Today

Some of the biggest winners on Wall Street have been new MLPs IPOs. Here are 3 of the best new MPLs to buy.

Buy These 5 Healthy Blue Chips with Growing Dividends

These healthcare stocks offer outperformance and solid, growing dividends.

3 Bargain REITs to Buy

While many larger REITs are fully valued (or even overvalued), these three high-yield options still trade for attractive prices.

3 Solid REIT Funds to Buy Now

REIT funds are having an outstanding year, and REITs just became a more compelling buy for investors to consider now.

Here’s What to Do With American Realty Capital Properties

I viewed American Realty Capital Properties as a company with promise and growth, but now I think I shouldn't have bought ARCP at all.

Insurance, Oil, and Casinos — 11 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

11 dividend stocks boosted their shareholder payouts and increased their dividend yield this week, including AFL, BP and WYNN.

5 High Dividend Stocks Safe From Market Meltdowns

These dividend stocks will keep your investments safe when the market dips, slips or goes down in a ball of fire.

American Realty Capital Properties Inc (ARCP) Crushed by Accounting

American Realty Capital Properties Inc (ARCP) lost nearly a third of its market value Wednesday on a major accounting issue. But has the cut gone too deep?

Buy Banco Santander for Growth and Dividends

If you're looking for solid dividend stocks to add to your portfolio, don't overlook Banco Santander.

3 Chemical Stocks to Buy for Growth, Hold for Dividends

After battling strong headwinds in 2013, chemical stocks have begun to bounce back this year. Here are 3 that have strong prospects and decent dividends to boot.

Earn a 10% Yield From MXF

MXF offers a compelling opportunity to profit from growth in America’s second-largest trading partner while earning a more than 10% dividend yield.

High Dividend Stocks With Big Yield and Big Growth

Find out why yield alone isn't a great measure of a dividend, and check out our picks for high dividend stocks with solid growth.

AbbVie Stock – Good for Income, Bad for Growth

AbbieVie stock is fully valued, but with a forward dividend yield of 3.5%, income investors should consider buying ABBV stock.

Oil Services, Homes, Credit Cards Top 14 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Halliburton, PulteGroup, Visa boost shareholder payouts, along with 11 other dividend stocks upping their respective dividend yields.