Inflation clocked in at a rather high 7.1% in November 2022, although it was a decline from the peak of 9.1% set in June. While it is improving, outsized inflation has made it difficult for consumers to maintain their purchasing power. Efforts to combat inflation have made it tough for investors as well, lowering stock prices and shrinking portfolios.

It's times like these where dividend growth investing can come in handy. Companies that provide the world with the goods and services that consumers demand are still generating profits and delivering healthy dividends (and dividend hikes) to shareholders. Here are two stocks that appear to be excellent buys for investors seeking inflation-topping dividend growth.

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