Many dividend investors focus on a stock's yield. However, the data points to an even more important factor: A company's ability to increase its payout. Over the last 50 years, dividend growers have vastly outperformed companies with no change in their dividend policy (10.7% annualized total return vs. 7.1%), according to a study by Ned Davis Research and Hartford Funds. 

Many companies pay attractive and growing dividends. However, one stands out for its combination of having an above-average dividend yield and superior dividend growth prospects: NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP). Dividend investors will want to consider adding it to their portfolios.

NextEra Energy Partners stands out among dividend stocks:

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