Prudential Financial: A High-Yielding Dividend Contender To Scoop Up Now

2026-03-06 07:15:00 ET

Building a high-performing dividend growth portfolio is less like picking winners in a race and more like managing a pro sports team. Winning over the long term is more than having a roster full of sprinters or a lineup of heavy hitters. That's why I strategically blend a variety of stocks into my portfolio that perform across different market cycles. These include the following:

• The sprinters (lower-yield, higher-growth): These are the growth engines in my portfolio. They offer minimal starting yield (sub-1% to 2%) but deliver double-digit percentage annual dividend hikes. These heavily contribute to the long-term growth of my portfolio. Think Microsoft ( MSFT ), Broadcom ( AVGO ), Visa ( V ), and Mastercard ( MA ).
• The anchors (higher-yield, lower-growth). They come with higher yields (5%, 6%, or even higher) and more modest low- to mid-single-digit percentage annual payout raises. These include Enterprise Products Partners ( EPD ), Realty Income ( O ), and British American Tobacco ( BTI ).
• The all-stars (hybrids): These offer 3% or 4% yields and high single-digit or even low double-digit percentage annual dividend boosts. Think Brookfield Asset Management ( BAM ) and Automatic Data Processing ( ADP ).

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