Dividend investing is crucial for a secure retirement and financial freedom, requiring a perpetually growing income stream. Arrow Financial (AROW) posted strong Q4 earnings, with revenue of $43.41 million, a record net interest income of $35.1 million, and a dividend increase of 3.4%. Mondelez International (MDLZ) reported Q4 2025 revenue growth of 9.3% to $10.5 billion, with strong performance in Europe and Asia. Full-year revenue rose to $38.5 billion, with an organic net revenue growth of 4.3%. Becton Dickinson & Co. (BDX) saw Q4 revenue grow 8.3% to $5.89 billion and expects low single-digit revenue growth in FY 2026.

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