Best Dividend Stocks To Buy Now

TLDR

• Realty Income maintains 98.3% occupancy in retail properties and has paid monthly dividends for 55+ consecutive years
• PepsiCo controls its own bottling operations and offers a 4% dividend yield with 53 years of payment increases
• NextEra Energy produces over 50% of power from renewables, positioning for future environmental regulations
• Coca-Cola dominates with 47.1% U.S. market share and posted strong international revenue growth in Q3 2025
• Enterprise Products Partners yields 7.1% through midstream energy operations protected from price volatility

Investors seeking steady income have multiple options across different sectors. Five companies offer strong dividend yields backed by solid business fundamentals and long payment histories.

Realty Income

Realty Income operates as a retail-focused real estate investment trust. The company leases properties to major tenants like 7-Eleven, Dollar General, and Walmart. No single tenant represents more than 3.3% of total rent revenue.

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The REIT achieved 98.3% occupancy at the end of Q3. Realty Income has delivered monthly dividend payments for over 55 years. The company has increased its per-share payment every quarter since 1997.

PepsiCo

PepsiCo provides a 4% forward dividend yield, exceeding Coca-Cola’s 3% yield. The beverage and snack company has raised dividends for 53 straight years. PepsiCo owns most of its bottling operations and distribution networks.

PepsiCo, Inc., PEP

This vertical integration differs from competitors who use third-party bottlers. The company also owns Frito-Lay, expanding beyond beverages into snack foods. Direct production control allows precise management as consumer preferences shift toward new brands.

NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy generates more than half its electricity from renewable sources. The utility also uses nuclear power and natural gas with no legacy fossil fuel assets. The company offers a 2.8% forward dividend yield.

NextEra Energy, Inc., NEE

The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects renewables will drive nearly all power capacity growth through 2050. Natural gas and nuclear generation are expected to decline starting in the 2030s. NextEra Energy already has clean infrastructure in place. The utility won’t face major capital expenses to meet future environmental requirements.

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola controls 47.1% of the U.S. carbonated soft drink market. The company’s portfolio includes tea, water, juices, sports drinks, and coffee. Q3 2025 revenue reached $12.45 billion, up from $11.85 billion year-over-year.

Europe, Middle East, and Africa revenue grew 10%. North America increased 4% while Asia-Pacific jumped 11%. These gains offset a 4% decline in Latin America. Earnings rose to $3.69 billion with $0.86 EPS. The stock yields 3%.

Enterprise Products Partners

Enterprise Products Partners operates pipelines, processing plants, and storage facilities for oil and gas transport. The midstream model protects the company from commodity price swings. Enterprise doesn’t drill or sell fossil fuels directly.

Q3 revenue was $1.68 billion versus $1.78 billion a year earlier. Operating costs dropped from $12 billion to $10.3 billion, offsetting lower revenue. Net income reached $1.35 billion with $0.61 EPS. The company provides a 7.1% dividend yield.

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