Motley Fool Backs 3 Dividend Kings With 53 to 64 Years of Payout Growth
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Updated · The Motley Fool · Jun 17
Motley Fool Backs 3 Dividend Kings With 53 to 64 Years of Payout Growth
3 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Jun 17
Summary
Three stocks led Motley Fool’s resilience picks: Altria, Walmart and Coca-Cola, all framed as long-term holdings built to withstand market downturns.
53 to 64 consecutive years of dividend increases underpin the call, with Altria at 56 years, Walmart at 53 and Coca-Cola at 64.
Altria offers the richest current income at a 5.9% yield, supported by pricing power in tobacco and a payout ratio around 75% of 2026 earnings estimates.
Walmart and Coca-Cola add steadier growth profiles: analysts see Walmart earnings rising 9% to 10% annually and Coca-Cola 7% to 8%, while Coke sells more than 2.2 billion servings a day.
The broader message is portfolio balance—keep growth exposure, but pair it with blue-chip businesses whose essential products and long dividend records can cushion volatility.