NextEra Energy has increased its dividend at a 10% compound annual rate over the past 20 years, while Realty Income has raised its dividend for over 30 consecutive years. Johnson & Johnson has delivered consistent dividend growth for over six decades. Dividend growth stocks in the S&P 500 have averaged a 10.2% annualized total return over the past 50 years, outperforming non-dividend payers and companies with no change in dividend policy. Companies like NextEra Energy, Realty Income, and Johnson & Johnson have strong track records of increasing dividends, making them ideal long-term investments.

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