Reported 17 days ago
Microsoft recently raised its dividend by 11%, costing the company about $25 billion annually, while Verizon and Realty Income also announced increases, albeit modest ones. The significance of these raises lies not only in their size but also in the companies' consistent history of raising dividends over time. Historically, dividend growth stocks have outperformed non-dividend payers, offering investors higher total returns with less risk. Investors should keep an eye on these dividend growth trends from Microsoft, Verizon, and Realty Income for potential future returns.
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