- Dividend Champions are stocks with streaks of 25 years or more of raising dividend payouts annually. Some blue-chip companies, like McDonald’s and ExxonMobil, are on this list, but economic headwinds may impact their performance in the near future.
- IBM has seen 30 consecutive years of dividend increases and is now focusing on generative artificial intelligence, with expected revenue growth of 10.3% this year and 11.1% next year.
- NextEra Energy has 31 consecutive years of dividend increases and plans to invest $75 billion through 2028 to meet the increasing demand for electricity, with projected revenue growth of 15.6% this year.
- Royal Gold, a mining stock, has 25 consecutive years of dividend increases and focuses on royalties and streaming agreements, with expected revenue growth of 5.2% this year.
- The Motley Fool Stock Advisor team recommends looking at other stocks instead of investing in IBM right now, citing potential for higher returns. They have a track record of outperforming the market.
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