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A large number of US companies pay dividends. Dividend-paying stocks are often categorized based on their dividend consistency and history.
Here are a few notable lists and examples of US stocks that pay dividends, categorized for clarity:
1. Dividend Aristocrats (S&P 500 companies that have increased their dividend for at least 25 consecutive years)
These companies are known for their long track record of consistent dividend growth:
- Coca-Cola (KO) - Consumer Defensive
- PepsiCo (PEP) - Consumer Defensive
- Procter & Gamble (PG) - Consumer Staples
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) - Health Care
- Exxon Mobil (XOM) - Energy
- Chevron (CVX) - Energy
- AbbVie (ABBV) - Health Care
- 3M (MMM) - Industrials (note: 3M's status can be complex due to recent corporate changes)
- Lowe's (LOW) - Consumer Discretionary
- Kimberly-Clark (KMB) - Consumer Staples
2. Stocks with High Dividend Yields (Examples from the S&P 500)
High yield can be attractive, but it's essential to research the company's financial health, as a very high yield can sometimes signal a falling stock price or an unsustainable payout.
- LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) - Materials
- United Parcel Service (UPS) - Industrials
- Altria Group (MO) - Consumer Defensive
- Verizon Communications (VZ) - Communication Services
- Pfizer (PFE) - Health Care
- Dow Inc. (DOW) - Materials
3. Other Well-Known Dividend Payers
These are often highly-rated for their quality and dividend reliability:
- Microsoft (MSFT) - Information Technology (known for growth and a steadily increasing dividend)
- Merck & Co. (MRK) - Health Care
- ConocoPhillips (COP) - Energy
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) - Consumer Defensive
Important Note: This list is not exhaustive and is for informational purposes only. The financial markets are constantly changing, and a stock's dividend is not guaranteed. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase their dividends at any time.
For comprehensive and up-to-date data, you should use financial tools or reputable sites that offer screeners based on criteria like dividend yield, dividend growth history, and sector.
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Articles published by QUE.COM Intelligence via Yehey.com website.
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