There are hundreds of dividend-paying stocks in the S&P 500 . They come in all shapes and sizes. Some pay out high dividend yields , while others have long histories of steadily increasing their payouts. However, a handful of companies offer the best of both worlds.
Four dividend stocks that stand out for their combination of yield and dividend growth track record are Chevron (NYSE: CVX) , Consolidated Edison (NYSE: ED) , Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) , and Realty Income (NYSE: O) .
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4 Top Dividend Payers of the S&P 500