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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.

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American Tower: The Telecom Landlord Carries Value

American Tower is a REIT, which buys and manages cell phone towers, then hands out the income to shareholders as dividends. Those dividends have doubled in the last five years and could double again.

3 Reasons To Invest in Pfizer Stock Despite Its Dismal Performance

Pfizer stock is down slightly so far this year despite an attractive valuation, high dividend yield and solid outlook. It's a value play.

American Water Works Isn’t Super Sexy, but It’s a Reliable Infrastructure Play

American Water Works has delivered returns of 186%, including dividends, over the last five years, and global warming is a tailwind.

Caterpillar Keeps Building Reasons for Investors to Stick Around

Caterpillar's top managers have moved to Chicago, but CAT stock remains as steady and productive as the farms around its long-time Peoria home.

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks With High Yields

Quarterly dividends don't cut it for every investor. these three monthly dividend stocks are committed to paying their investors more regularly.

Why Pfizer Is a Long-Term Investor’s Friend

Pfizer stock has a lot to offer, including a nifty dividend and focus on the future that give confidence to many conservative investors.

The 7 Top Dividend Stocks for 2021

Steady dividends are a big benefit for many top stocks of 2021, and that's good news for investors. Get in on these dividend stocks now.

7 Dividend Stocks That Are Growing Their Payouts

If markets get volatile, dividend stocks could be a good haven. Here are seven suggestions for consistent income.

3 Dividend Champions for Yield and Total Returns

Dividend Champions, or dividend aristocrats, are great dividend stocks because they've raised dividends for at least 25 consecutive years.

McDonald’s Stock Can Climb After the Pandemic

McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain by market capitalization, offers an alluring combination of some coronavirus resilience and ample post-pandemic opportunity.

7 Top Tech Dividend Stocks Worth Taking a Chance On

The tech industry has a number of dividend stocks, including IBM, NVE and PAYX stock that are worth taking a chance on.

While Its Price Won’t Soar, Pfizer Stock Is a Fantastic Long-Term Buy

Pfizer has a strong pipeline and an attractive dividend yield, making PFe stock attractive for certain types of investors.

It’s Time For Action on Intel Stock As Activist Loeb Pushes For Changes

Activist investor Dan Loeb says Intel needs to be broken up. What it needs is a reinvention. That'd be great for Intel stock.

Ford Stock Is a 50-50 Situation: Worth 50% More If Dividend Gets Cut 50%

Ford stock is worth between $12-$14 assuming its dividend Is halved. Here's how F stock can be valued with a 2.5% yield with a 30-cent dividend or at 11.65x earnings of $1.20 per share.

Walmart Is a Great Dividend Stock For a Bear Market

Walmart stock is built to bear it during the bad times. Plus, its strong dividend makes it an attractive opportunity for income investors.

5 Undervalued Dividend Stocks to Buy

With markets at record highs and interest rates at record lows, consider these five dividend stocks to buy for value and yield.

Pfizer’s All-in Costs Show Vaccine Probably Won’t Move the Needle Much

For all the hoopla, PFE stock has already seen the benefit of the Covid-19 vaccine and needs new catalysts. Still, long-term investors may want it's healthy dividend.

Dividend Bumps and Buybacks Give Pfizer Stock 20% Upside

Pfizer’s dividend yield and other value metrics imply good upside for PFE stock. PFE stock is still at least 22% undervalued based on its dividend yield and other valuation metrics.

As Vaccine Excitement Fades, Buy the Pullback in Pfizer

With its solid dividend yield and reasonable valuation, there's more to like about PFE stock than just Pfizer's pandemic catalyst.