At 24/7 Wall St., we know how important dividend size, stability and growth are to growth and income investors who need a dependable stream of income. We often have written about the opportunities that the Dividend Aristocrats offer for long-term investors. These are the companies that meet the guidelines for inclusion and have raised their dividends every year for 25 consecutive years.
For those seeking even greater dividend dependability, investors may be drawn to the Dividend Kings. These S&P 500 companies have raised the dividends they pay to shareholders for a stunning 50 consecutive years.
It may be time for investors to look for momentum or high beta stocks lurking in their portfolios, especially if they are still profitable or flat, and move the capital invested in them to the safest Dividend Kings. We found seven that fit the bill, and all are rated Buy at major Wall Street firms.
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