Realty Income has a history of increasing its monthly dividend payment, with a current yield of 5.7%. Brookfield Infrastructure aims to grow its dividend by 5% to 9% annually and has a current yield of 3.8%. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF holds 100 high-quality stocks with an average dividend yield of 3.7% and a history of increasing dividends by over 8% annually. Consider investing in these options for a growing income stream in 2026. It’s important to note that Realty Income wasn’t among the Motley Fool’s 10 best stocks to buy now, which could potentially yield significant returns for investors.

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