Dependability is crucial for individuals seeking to increase their annual income through dividend stock investments. The Dividend Kings are 55 companies that have raised their dividends for at least 50 years, a testament to their dependability and reliability. Those are two “must-have” items for investors who rely on passive income to boost their overall revenue.
We screened the list looking for companies that have raised their dividend the longest among the group. Four stocks that most investors are very familiar with are among the longevity champions and pay among the highest dividends. All are rated Buy by top Wall Street firms, and all have increased their dividend payments to shareholders for 60 years or more.
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