
When a company raises its dividend every single year for half a century or more... it's telling you something.
It's telling you the business is durable. Profitable. Shareholder-focused.
Our 7 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever report features multiple companies with 50+ years of consecutive dividend hikes - and others well on their way.
One healthcare leader has grown its payout for 61 years and still has a payout ratio under 50%.
And there's a retail powerhouse in this list who joined the "Dividend Kings" club only a few years ago, but already commands billions in indexed fund flows.
Plus 5 other names that combine steady payouts, strong balance sheets, and multi-year outperformance.
If you're serious about long-term investing, this is where to start.