Verizon has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years, while Realty Income has increased its monthly dividend 133 times since 1994. Enterprise Products Partners has raised its distribution payment for 27 straight years. The S&P 500’s dividend yield is at a record low, making it challenging to find high-yielding stocks. However, some stocks offer attractive yields, like Clearway Energy, which has a 5.5% dividend yield and a stable cash flow from power generation assets.

Enterprise Products Partners, an MLP, has a 6.8% dividend yield and a strong balance sheet. Healthpeak Properties, a REIT, focuses on healthcare properties and has a 7.3% dividend yield. Realty Income, another REIT, has a 5.6% dividend yield and a strong balance sheet. Main Street Capital, a BDC, offers a 5.1% dividend yield and has raised its dividend consistently. Verizon, a telecom giant, has a 6.8% dividend yield and a strong financial foundation. These companies generate stable cash flow to support their dividends and are poised for growth.

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