Investing in dividend stocks like Pfizer, United Parcel Service, and Realty Income can lead to higher total returns through dividend reinvestment. These stocks offer consistent income and long-term growth potential. Realty Income reported $1.08 FFO per share in Q3, while UPS plans to generate $3.5B in cost savings and Pfizer raised full-year EPS guidance to $3.00-$3.15.

Realty Income, a Real Estate Investment Trust, has a history of 112 consecutive quarterly dividend increases and a 5.5% yield. With triple net leases on properties, it generates steady rental income with low operating costs. The company reported strong Q3 results, with FFO at $1.08 per share and revenue at $1.47 billion.

United Parcel Service offers a 7.06% yield and has raised dividends for 16 consecutive years. Despite earnings dips, the company plans to generate $3.5 billion in savings and focus on high-margin areas. It beat estimates in Q3 with revenue at $21.4 billion and EPS at $1.74, and has a 5-year dividend growth rate of 10.42%.

Pfizer is bouncing back with improved third-quarter results and raised full-year guidance. It aims to achieve significant cost savings by 2027 and is in a bidding war for Metsera with Novo Nordisk. Pfizer remains committed to dividends and improving shareholder value with a payout ratio of 13.13% and annual dividend of $1.72.

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