3 Dividend Stocks That Pay You More Than Johnson & Johnson Does

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has one of the sturdiest, longest-running dividends on the market. But many income investors are looking for something better than the 2% annual yield that it provides.

Below, Motley Fool investors highlight a few attractive dividend stocks that could deliver higher cash returns than Johnson & Johnson -- without compromising consistency or growth. Read on to find out why McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP), and Altria Group (NYSE: MO) might be better income investments today.

Demitri Kalogeropoulos (McDonald's): McDonald's pays about the same yield as Johnson & Johnson today, but its dividend is growing more quickly. The fast-food giant's payout is up 170% over the past decade, compared to a 100% increase for the healthcare titan.

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