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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

Clorox Stock Hits 11-Year Low: Is This Beaten-Down Dividend Play Ready to Bounce?

Clorox falls to 11-year low after missing earnings; 5.7% dividend yield and 13.7x P/E valuation spark deep value debate among income investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Will Healy

Kimberly-Clark's Defensive Appeal: Why This Dividend Aristocrat Could Weather Market Storms

Kimberly-Clark offers defensive appeal with a 54-year dividend streak, 5.2% yield, and 15 P/E ratio despite recent 30% decline from acquisition financing concerns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Prosper Junior Bakiny

Abbott Laboratories Stock Slumps 30%; Analysts Eye Dividend King Opportunity

Abbott Laboratories ($ABT) slides 30% amid slower nutrition and diagnostics growth, but Dividend King status and $21B Exact Sciences deal attract value investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Leo Sun

Walmart's Dividend Aristocrat Status Signals Retail Resilience Amid Market Volatility

Walmart achieves Dividend King status with 53-year dividend streak and 3,240% 30-year returns, targeting 5-10% growth through 2029 via e-commerce, advertising, and automation.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jennifer Saibil

Realty Income Emerges as Overlooked Dividend Powerhouse for Retirement Investors

Realty Income ($O) offers 5.11% yield with 669 months of consecutive dividends and 114 quarters of increases, positioning it as a reliable retirement income vehicle.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jack Delaney

P&G Crushes Q3 Earnings as Beauty, Baby Care Shine; Dividend Appeal Tempered by Cost Pressures

P&G beat Q3 earnings on beauty and baby care strength but faces commodity and tariff headwinds. Dividend King status appeals to income investors, but limited growth potential suits defensive portfolios.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Coca-Cola's Earnings Beat, Dividend Streak Cement Its Appeal for Income Investors

Coca-Cola beats Q1 expectations with 10% organic revenue growth and raises full-year guidance, reinforcing its dividend aristocrat status with a 2.7% yield backed by strong cash flow.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Thomas Hughes

Coca-Cola Signals Strength With Double-Digit Growth, Analyst Consensus Builds

Coca-Cola reports 10% Q1 organic growth, robust $2B cash flow, and trades below historical P/E. All 15 analysts rate Buy with $90 target.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Anders Bylund

Coca-Cola Crushes Q1 Expectations, Raises Full-Year Guidance Amid Global Growth

Coca-Cola stock surged 6.2% after beating Q1 earnings with 12% revenue growth to $12.47B and raising full-year guidance to 8-9%.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keith Noonan

Coca-Cola Stock Surges on Surprise Q1 Beat, Strong Organic Growth Momentum

Coca-Cola crushes Q1 expectations with $0.86 EPS and 10% organic growth, driven by premium brand strength. Stock surges 5.9% on beat.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Jagielski, Cpa

Century-Old Dividend Powerhouse $PG Offers Rare Discount for Income Seekers

$PG trades lower after 12 months but maintains 2.9% yield and 70-year consecutive dividend growth streak, attracting defensive investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Selena Maranjian

Realty Income's $1B Growth Play: Why This 5% Yield REIT Deserves Your $1,000

Realty Income ($O) offers 5% yield with monthly dividends, 134 straight years of increases, 15,500 properties, and $1B Apollo partnership for growth.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Energy Giant OKE Rallies 15% in 2026 While Maintaining Dividend Appeal

$OKE rallies 15% in 2026 while offering 5% dividend yield and 9% projected earnings growth through 2028, appearing attractive despite gains.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Todd Shriber

Union Pacific Poised for Decade of Dividend Growth With 2.18% Yield

Union Pacific ($UNP) offers 2.18% yield with 126 years of uninterrupted dividends and 19-year increase streak, supported by pending Norfolk Southern merger synergies.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Brumley

Tractor Supply Stock Tumbles 28%: Dividend Income Play for Market Downturns

Tractor Supply ($TSCO) offers attractive dividend yield and 17-year growth streak after dropping 28% from August highs, presenting entry opportunity for income investors during market downturns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

J&J's Dividend Royalty: Can a 63-Year Streak Deliver Retirement Security?

Johnson & Johnson's 63-year dividend streak and AAA rating offer security, but 2.2% yield falls short of 4% income targets, requiring complementary holdings.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Parkev Tatevosian, Cfa

CVS Stock Eyes Dividend Appeal Despite Regulatory Headwinds

CVS Health navigates regulatory challenges while positive developments emerge, raising questions about dividend stock valuation amid industry pressures.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Beyond Oil Prices: Why Exxon's Fortress Balance Sheet Makes It a Standout Energy Play

ExxonMobil's fortress balance sheet and dividend aristocrat status—not oil prices—drive its investment case, offering downside protection competitors lack.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Todd Shriber

Waste Management Stock Dip Offers Entry Point for Dividend Growth Investors

$WM down 3.5% despite strong fundamentals, 23-year dividend streak, and new $3B buyback program attracting long-term investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Realty Income's 57-Year Dividend Streak Signals Reliable Income for Long-Term Investors

Realty Income ($O) offers 57 years of monthly dividends with 114 consecutive quarterly increases at 4.2% CAGR, yielding 5.2%.
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