While stock price growth gets a lot of attention, it's not the only way to make money. Investors should also pay attention to dividends and their role in a stock's total returns. Dividends are a way for companies to reward investors for their patience. They can also make up a lot of investors' total returns over the long haul, so their impact shouldn't be taken for granted.

If you're looking for dividend stocks to add to your portfolio, two companies that arguably have the most recognizable brands in the world are a good option: McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO).

There aren't too many countries in the world where you won't run into the iconic gold McDonald's arch. Having been around for decades, McDonald's is a poster child for the fast-food industry as we know it today. With over 40,000 stores, the chain is still going strong.

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