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Retire Safe with 6 Dividend Stocks at Historically High Yields

Want to retire safely with dividends?

In my latest video, I spotlighted six dividend stocks trading at historically high yields.

These businesses offer steady, growing income and have a track record of weathering market downturns.

Here’s a quick overview…

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6 Dividend Stocks at Historically High Yields

PepsiCo (PEP)
Currently yielding around 3.71%, PepsiCo has hiked its dividend for 52 consecutive years. While free cash flow growth has slowed, it’s still a powerhouse in snacks and beverages, returning most of its profits to shareholders.

Hershey (HSY)
With a 3.29% yield—one of its highest in a decade—Hershey faces short-term headwinds from rising cocoa prices. Still, it boasts iconic chocolate brands, solid free cash flow, and a history of dividend growth above 10%.

Nike (NKE)
Yielding about 2.22%, Nike is trading at its highest dividend yield since the financial crisis. Earnings are down lately, but the brand remains incredibly strong, and Nike’s 10-year dividend growth rate is an impressive 11%.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
It’s 3.45% dividend yield is near a decade high. J&J’s large healthcare portfolio and steady free cash flow support reliable payouts—even if recent returns have underwhelmed.

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM)
Now yielding 4.03%, ADM is exposed to commodity price swings but continues raising its dividend at a 7%-plus annual clip. With a payout ratio around 32%, the dividend looks sustainable.

Comcast (CMCSA)
At 3.31% and a low payout ratio (under 40%), Comcast balances broadband, cable, media, and theme parks. It carries substantial debt, but the cash flow is strong enough to maintain growing dividends and share buybacks.

If you want deeper insight into these companies—plus the data to research your own picks—check out the DividendData.com platform. It offers visual financials, portfolio tracking, and an AI analyst to answer your investing questions.

Thanks for reading, and happy investing!

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