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3 Dividend Kings That Have Raised Their Payouts in 2025

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Walmart, Johnson & Johnson , and Procter & Gamble are among the top dividend growth stocks to own right now.

The retail stock is a bit expensive, trading at 39 times its trailing earnings, but that shouldn't dissuade you from buying what's likely to be a safe investment over the long haul.

The longest streak on this list is that of Proctor & Gamble , which has been raising its dividend for 69 years .

Stock Advisor returns as of April 21 , 2025 David Jagielski has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Walmart . The Motley Fool recommends Johnson & Johnson . The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 3 Dividend Kings That Have Raised Their Payouts in 2025 was originally published by The Motley Fool .

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