Dividend stocks can be consistent market-beaters. However, empirical research shows that the best Dividend stocks tend to generate better-than-average returns because of their underlying value proposition -- not their potential to deliver consistent levels of passive income. 

Which undervalued dividend stocks are worth buying right now? Following the latest round of corporate earnings, (NYSE: ABBV) and Altria (NYSE: MO) both come across as highly attractive buys as a result of their hefty yields and core value propositions. Read on to find out more about these top-shelf dividend stocks. 

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